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Thermostatic Bimetal

Thermostatic Bimetals are one of the most widely applied families of clad metals. But, what is Thermostatic Bimetal? In its basic form, Thermostatic Bimetal is two metals with different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) that are bonded together. It is this difference in CTE of the component metals that give Thermostatic Bimetals their unique property of bending or curving as a result of an exposure to change in temperature, which make it useful in any application where it is desirable to sense and react as a function of temperature.

Design possibilities would be endless if there were one metal that provided all the characteristics we were looking for. However, the reality is there are many limitations to what one metal can provide. Clad Metals can uniquely match any need of a specific product design by offering a brand new material by combining two or more metals. This allows design engineers to have their concepts realized. But, what are Clad Materials? Cladding is a process in which a minimum of two different types of metal are joined to form an inseparable "laminated" material. Cladding Metals makes it possible to combine a significant variety of metals in a way that opens the doors of design to an exciting new world of possibilities.

Engineered Materials Solutions has been producing precision rolled Clad Metal and Thermostatic Bimetal for over 100 years. Today, as part of our product portfolio, we offer Nickel and Nickel Alloys - produced by Auerhammer Metallwerk GmbH. We provide high quality Nickel and Nickel Alloys to suit your needs. But what are Nickel Alloys? Nickel Alloys are typically, Nickel and Copper, Nickel and Iron, or Nickel and Chromium, which have been combined by way of melting, or Alloying. You are surrounded by an endless list of everyday items that are Nickel and Nickel Alloys such as medical equipment, cellular phones, batteries, airplanes, automobiles, and even household appliances.