Beryllium Copper for EV Charging Connectors
Beryllium copper for EV charging connectors handles the constant plug and unplug cycles of electric and hybrid vehicles, keeping contact force where cheaper materials give up. NGK Berylco is part of the NGK Group. NGK Berylco France, in Couëron near Nantes, has been one of Europe's leading high precision processors of beryllium copper strip since 1971, and UK, Irish and Nordic customers are looked after by NGK Berylco UK in Salford.
The automotive industry makes extensive use of beryllium copper, with more than 30 grams in a single vehicle on average. It goes into contacts and motor arms for electric windows, light and indicator switches, reverse light contacts inside gearboxes and pressure gauge diaphragms for oil measurement. Safety critical systems such as airbags, ABS, sensors and GPS rely on its blend of high conductivity and mechanical strength.
Electrification makes the material more important, not less. Berylco alloys are used in charging terminals and connectors for electric and hybrid vehicles, where contacts must withstand the repeated mechanical stress of plugging and unplugging.
The core Berylco grades are C17200 (CuBe2, Berylco 25) for high strength, C17300 (CuBe2Pb, Berylco 33/25) for free machining and C17510 (CuNi2Be, Berylco 14) for high conductivity. Where a beryllium-free option suits better, the GMX copper-nickel-tin range covers it. NGK's technical team can help match grade, temper and form to the job.
Quality is backed by ISO 9001, the aerospace standard EN 9100, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, with an in-house testing and inspection laboratory and an active R&D programme.
To discuss Beryllium Copper for EV Charging Connectors, contact NGK Berylco UK on +44 (0)161 745 7162 or email enquiries@ngkberylco.co.uk. The Salford team covers the UK, Ireland and the Nordic countries.
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