Bimetal applications can be classified in the following headings:
- Temperature indication
- Control of any parameter against temperature
- Thermo-mechanical applications in which heat is converted into mechanical energy
- Compensation (usually for ambient temperature)
Application fields
Industry
Motor protection, temperature indicator, air dryer, electric furnaces, fire alarms, bimetal thermometer
Automotive
oil pressure-gauge, cigarette lighter, carburetor, oil-cooling regulators
Domestic appliances
Irons, electric cookers, refrigerators, voltage regulators, water heaters, waffle irons, washing machines, coffee machines, ovens, Fluroscent lamp starters
Aviation
Altimeters, circuit breakers, instrument and wiring protection
Agricultural and animal husbandry
Incubators / Brooders, Thermometers
Medical
Medical sterilizers, dental furnaces
Forms of supply and tolerances
For normal production, bimetal strips can be produced in thicknesses from 0.1 to 2.00 mm and widths from 1 to 72 mm. Special dimensions can be made on request. Delivery in rings, thinner dimensions also on cardboard ring.
Thickness tolerances
| Thickness | Tolerace µm |
|---|---|
| ≥ 0.15 mm | ± 7 |
| between 0.15 and ≥ 0.25 | ± 10 |
| between 0.25 and ≥ 0.50 | ± 15 |
| > 0.50 mm | ± 2 ½ % |
Width tolerances
| Thickness | Width tolerance ≤ 50 mm | Width > 50 mm |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 0.25 mm | – 0 mm + 0.10 mm | – 0 mm + 0.15 mm |
| 0.25 mm und ≤ 0.50 mm | – 0 mm + 0.15 mm | – 0 mm + 0.20 mm |
| > 0.50 mm | – 0 mm + 0.20 mm | – 0 mm + 0.25 mm |
Please do not hesitate to contact us which type of bimetal you require.