Flexible Copper Busbar Connectors
The core function of the soft electric copper busbar connector:
Conducting large currents: this is the primary function and requires extremely low resistance to minimise energy loss and heat generation.
Provides freedom of movement: allows the electrode arm to open and close, the electrode to move up and down, or the splice wheel to rotate without affecting current transfer.
Compensates for installation errors and thermal expansion: absorbs small dimensional variations caused by equipment manufacturing and assembly tolerances as well as heat generated during operation.
High electrical conductivity: high purity (typically > 99.9%) copper (T2 or better) is preferred, sometimes with small amounts of silver or cadmium added for strength or heat resistance.
High flexibility/resistance to bending fatigue: the material itself (thin copper foil or fine copper wire) and the structural design must be able to withstand repeated bending several or even dozens of times per second during the soldering process without breaking.
Low contact resistance: between the connecting terminal and the copper foil/wire, as well as the fixed connections at both ends of the flexible connection, it is necessary to ensure that the contact area is large, the pressure is sufficient, and the contact surface is clean, in order to reduce the contact resistance and heat generation.
Good heat dissipation: high-current work itself will heat up, structural design and the material itself should be conducive to the dissemination of heat, sometimes with the aid of air-cooled or water-cooled to assist.
Resistance to oxidation/corrosion: Copper oxidises in the air and the oxide layer increases the resistance. The contact surfaces are usually protected by a tin or silver plating process, and if the working environment permits, they can also be coated with antioxidant grease.
Sufficient mechanical strength: can withstand tension during installation and vibration during operation.
Applications in industry, power industry aerospace, automotive equipment, etc.