Trinity of Power - COBALT-IRON SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE MOTORS
COBALT-IRON LAMINATION STACKS TO IMPROVE ELECTRIC MOTOR PERFORMANCE
AS A FULL-RANGE SUPPLIER of magnetic solutions, VAC combines material knowledge with manufacturing expertise. Our vertical integration enables precise harmonization of every individual step of the process. The advantages are obvious: Since VAC controls every step from material production and manufacturing of parts to the assembly of complete components such as rotors or stators, individual customer requirements are taken into account in every step of the process.
OUR CUSTOMERS' ADVANTAGE:
Customers enjoy a comprehensive network of support from material science through process, to final stator and rotor assembly. A customer tailored focus to maximize performance, reduce cost and scrap, in a holistic supplier-partner relationship.
Benefits
- Very high saturation polarization of 2.3 T
- Low coercivity down to 35 A/m (VACOFLUX 48)
- Very high yield strength up to 800 MPa (VACODUR S Plus)
TRINITY OF COBALT-IRON ALLOYS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS
VACODUR MAX & VACODUR 49
49 % cobalt-iron alloys for stator or rotor stacks
If required, stator and rotor laminations can be stamped together in one process.
Adapted annealing is offering high yield strength up to 400 MPa for rotor stacks.
VACOFLUX X1
17 % cobalt-iron alloy, developed for cost-optimized interlocked stators.
For best material utilization, segmentation or single tooth design is recommended.
TRINITY OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR STATOR AND ROTOR LAMINATION STACKS
Forms of Supply
| Alloy | Properties | Strip | Rods / Wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACODUR 49 | Best in class 49% cobalt-iron grade for highest performance electric motors and generators | x | |
| VACODUR X1 | Material for solid parts, e.g. actuators or flux guiding elements | on request | x |
| VACODUR MAX | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x |
Chemical Composition / Standards
| Alloy | Compostion | Standards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fe [%] | Co [%] | V [%] | IEC | ASTM | ||
| VACODUR 49 | Bal. | 49 | 2 | +Nb | 60404-8-6 F11 | A801-09 Alloy Type 1 |
| VACODUR X1 | Bal. | 49 | 2 | 60404-8-6 F11 | ||
| VACODUR MAX | Bal. | 49 | 2 | +Nb | 60404-8-6 F11 | A801-09 Alloy Type 1 |
Forms of Supply
| Alloy | Properties | Strip | Rods / Wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACODUR 49 | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x | |
| VACODUR X1 | Material for solid parts, e.g. actuators or flux guiding elements | on request | x |
| VACODUR MAX | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x |
Forms of Supply
| Alloy | Properties | Strip | Rods / Wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACODUR 49 | Best in class 49% cobalt-iron grade for highest performance electric motors and generators | x | |
| VACODUR X1 | Material for solid parts, e.g. actuators or flux guiding elements | on request | x |
| VACODUR MAX | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x |
Chemical Composition / Standards
| Alloy | Compostion | Standards | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fe [%] | Co [%] | V [%] | IEC | ASTM | ||
| VACODUR 49 | Bal. | 49 | 2 | +Nb | 60404-8-6 F11 | A801-09 Alloy Type 1 |
| VACODUR X1 | Bal. | 49 | 2 | 60404-8-6 F11 | ||
| VACODUR MAX | Bal. | 49 | 2 | +Nb | 60404-8-6 F11 | A801-09 Alloy Type 1 |
Forms of Supply
| Alloy | Properties | Strip | Rods / Wire |
|---|---|---|---|
| VACODUR 49 | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x | |
| VACODUR X1 | Material for solid parts, e.g. actuators or flux guiding elements | on request | x |
| VACODUR MAX | Latest ASTM A801 alloy with adjustable strength level, optimized for stamping and interlocking | x |
Strip Material
| Alloy | Condition | Yield Strength Rp0.2 [MPa] |
Tensile Strength Rm [MPa] |
Young's Modulus E [GPa] |
Elongation A [%] |
Hardness HV10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 48 | mag. opt. | 190 | 220 | 200 | 2 | 180 |
| VACODUR 49 | mag. opt. | 210 | 400 | 200 | 4 | 185 |
| mech. opt. | 390 | 720 | 250 | 8 | 220 | |
| VACODUR S Plus | mag. opt. | 400 | 800 | 250 | 6 | 230 |
| mech. opt | 800 | 1,200 | 250 | 8 | 300 |
Solid Material
| Alloy | Yield Strength Rp0.2 [MPa] |
Tensile Strength Rm [MPa] |
Young's Modulus E [GPa] |
Elongation A [%] |
Hardness HV10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 50 | 250 | 350 | 215 | 3 | 205 |
Strip Material
| Alloy | Density ρ [g/cm3] |
Electrical Resistivity ρel [μΩm] |
Expansion Coefficient (20 to 200 °C) α [10-6/K] |
Thermal Conductivity (25 °C) λ [W/(mK)] |
Curie Temperature TC [°C] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 48 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 9.7 | 33 | 950 |
| VACODUR 49 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 8.9 | 32 | 950 |
| VACODUR S Plus | 8.12 | 0.42 | 8.8 | 32 | 950 |
Solid Material
| Alloy | Density ρ [g/cm3] |
Electrical Resistivity ρel |
Expansion Coefficient (20 to 200 °C) α [10-6/K] |
Thermal Conductivity (25 °C) λ [W/(mK)] |
Curie Temperature TC [°C] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 50 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 9.4 | 30 | 950 |
Strip Material
| Alloy | Condition | Yield Strength Rp0.2 [MPa] |
Tensile Strength Rm [MPa] |
Young's Modulus E [GPa] |
Elongation A [%] |
Hardness HV10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 48 | mag. opt. | 190 | 220 | 200 | 2 | 180 |
| VACODUR 49 | mag. opt. | 210 | 400 | 200 | 4 | 185 |
| mech. opt. | 390 | 720 | 250 | 8 | 220 | |
| VACODUR S Plus | mag. opt. | 400 | 800 | 250 | 6 | 230 |
| mech. opt | 800 | 1,200 | 250 | 8 | 300 |
Solid Material
| Alloy | Yield Strength Rp0.2 [MPa] |
Tensile Strength Rm [MPa] |
Young's Modulus E [GPa] |
Elongation A [%] |
Hardness HV10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 50 | 250 | 350 | 215 | 3 | 205 |
Strip Material
| Alloy | Density ρ [g/cm3] |
Electrical Resistivity ρel [μΩm] |
Expansion Coefficient (20 to 200 °C) α [10-6/K] |
Thermal Conductivity (25 °C) λ [W/(mK)] |
Curie Temperature TC [°C] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 48 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 9.7 | 33 | 950 |
| VACODUR 49 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 8.9 | 32 | 950 |
| VACODUR S Plus | 8.12 | 0.42 | 8.8 | 32 | 950 |
Solid Material
| Alloy | Density ρ [g/cm3] |
Electrical Resistivity ρel |
Expansion Coefficient (20 to 200 °C) α [10-6/K] |
Thermal Conductivity (25 °C) λ [W/(mK)] |
Curie Temperature TC [°C] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACOFLUX 50 | 8.12 | 0.42 | 9.4 | 30 | 950 |
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