Here at Engineered Materials Solutions (EMS), we like to avoid the spotlight. We’re much more comfortable behind the scenes.
You may not have heard of us before, but we can promise you; you’ve used EMS’s signature clad metals countless times without realizing it.
At work, at home, in the car, in a plane; EMS’s clad metals can be found just about everywhere.
So you can imagine our surprise when lifelong employee, Thermostatic Bimetal Strip, was mentioned by name by none other than Pedro Pascal’s Joel Miller in HBO’s hit show, The Last of Us.
And Joel’s right: Thermostatic Bimetal does, in fact, respond perfectly to temperature. It expands or contracts based on heat, triggering simple but repeatable mechanical responses that keep modern life running smoothly.
And it’s pretty handy during a fungi-fueled apocalypse, apparently.
Thermostatic Bimetal is found everywhere because it works the same way every single time.
The idea is simple: engineers select two or more perfect clad metals, in a precise ratio and thickness, to create a strip that expands at one temperature and contracts at another.
The result is precision and control. When the bimetal reaches its set temperature, it moves to complete or break a circuit.
Even in the most complex and smallest designs, bimetallic strip is reliable, durable, and precise.
When your electric kettle shuts off right when the water hits the perfect temperature for your second tea (you made the other one 30 minutes ago but forgot it on the counter next to the kettle; it’s still there…), that’s Thermostatic Bimetal.
When your car, truck, or EV uses a network of delicate circuit breakers not just to keep you on the move, but to maintain optimal temperature in your engine and transmission, keeping efficiency up and costs down, that’s Thermostatic Bimetal.
When your thermostat *pings* on in the other room on Christmas morning, keeping the room at a perfect 71 degrees (we won’t tell anyone, but seriously, that’s a little high), that’s Thermostatic Bimetal.
While the shoutout was fun, EMS’s thermostatic bimetal is no joke.
Whenever temperature control applications are critical, engineers all across the globe choose EMS’s clad metals because it’s:
Easy to Use – Our clad is made with specific use cases in mind, making it easy to add to existing designs to improve them or to create new, more efficient ones.
Highly Reliable – Every strip is produced with consistent quality, ensuring your systems perform the same way, every time, under the toughest conditions.
Dimensionally Accurate – Tight tolerances and precision rolling mean each strip fits exactly where it should, no surprises, no adjustments needed.
Individually Controlled Internal Stress – Each batch is engineered with a defined internal stress state, so you get predictable bending and switching performance.
Reproducible – From the first small test batch to full-scale production, you can trust your results will be the same, lot after lot.
Effective in Real Applications – This isn’t lab theory; our bimetal is already at work in kettles, cars, circuit breakers, and control systems worldwide.
Available for Testing – We know you want proof. We offer small quantities so your team can test, prototype, and validate performance before scaling up.
When you choose EMS’s thermostatic bimetal, you don’t just get a reliable material; you get over 100 years of experience creating, innovating, and perfecting custom-clad metal solutions.
When asked about his seeming lack of interest in his sudden new fame, Thermostatic Bimetal was quoted as saying “well, we did sort of invent clad coinage for the US Mint in 1964, so I’m use to being money,” before walking off despite him having several hours remaining on his shift.
He might be full of himself, but we love having Thermostatic Bimetal on the EMS team!
✉️ Reach Out to Thermostatic Bimetal yourself!
Got a project that needs precise thermal control? Our inbox is open. Let us know what you have going on, whether you’re just at the idea stage, ready for a prototype, or want to take the next step towards production, EMS can help:
Email – solutions@emsclad.com
Whether you need bimetal, clad coinage, or cutting-edge custom solutions, EMS is here (quietly) making things work better, longer, and smarter.
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