Contact Tapes

Contact tapes are engineered multi-material systems designed to deliver specific electrical and mechanical performance characteristics at the switching interface. By combining dissimilar materials through cladding, contact tapes enable optimized conductivity, weldability, strength, and cost within a single engineered solution.

These systems are commonly used where low contact resistance, arc performance, and reliable attachment to a substrate must be achieved simultaneously. Tape formats can be supplied with engineered backing geometries—including knurls and welding rails—to support consistent resistance welding and downstream assembly integration.

WHAT WE OFFER

Engineered Contact Tape Systems

Contact tapes are produced from engineered combinations of contact materials and backing substrates to meet defined electrical, thermal, and mechanical requirements. Materials such as copper, copper alloys, cold-rolled steel (CRS), stainless steel, Monel, nickel, and aluminum are selected based on switching conditions, current load, weldability, and lifecycle performance.

Common systems include silver-based contact layers bonded to copper or copper alloy backings, with optional refractory additions for arc resistance in higher energy applications.


Available in continuous tape formats with controlled thickness, width, and bonding integrity for precision stamping and automated assembly.

Applications

Contact tapes are integrated into high-volume switching and control assemblies using in-press or resistance welding processes, enabling consistent electrical performance and scalable manufacturing.

Power Distribution

Relay and Control

Motor Protection

Contact Us

Engage Checon to develop or optimize contact tape systems for your switching application.

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