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Introduction

By application of the Holm’s law we can calculate the total metallic contact area of the first given
model in comparison with the SIMABUS model.
Data:
Rc1 = 3µΩ (first given model)
RcS = 0.5µΩ (SIMABUS model)
Ρ = 3.3 µΩ.cm (Resistivity at 20°C of a Silicon aluminium alloy 6060 grade or casting alloy)
A = Radius of the circular constriction area (in cm)

For the first given model: 3 = 3.3/2xA —► A = 0.55 cm or A = 5.5mm

Then S = πxA² —► S = 95mm²

For the SIMABUS model: 0.5 = 3.3/2xA —► A = 3.3 cm or A = 33mm

Then S = πxA² —► S = 3421mm²

The metallic contact area of the SIMABUS connector is 36 times superior to the contact area of
the first given model which corresponds to a commonly met power contact obtained raw from
casting.

Sustainable under any conditions

In order to keep the metallic contact out of external aggression (ie: moisture, pollution…) the over-
all electrical contact must be kept sealed. Unsealed contact will become inexorably oxidized as it is
continuously subjected to temperature changes and environmental constraints.
The opposite figure 7 is a macro view of me-
tallic contacts where the components of the
ENERTAL grease are shown. The ENERTAL Corrosion inhibitor Hard particles
grease is essential to ensure extended life-
time of the power contact as it’s main support
is a mineral grease which contains corrosion Connector surface
inhibitor. In addition to its corrosion protection
properties, ENERTAL grease also contains
soft conductive particles which increase the
metallic contact area. Very hard organic parti- Busbar surface

cles are also present in the compound in or-

der to create anchorage “micro” points in the
contact to improve mechanical tensile Soft conductive
Figure
strengths. elements

ENERTAL grease is a multi-functional compound which will ensure optimized working conditions
to the power contacts and for very long time.