Frequent asked questions
What is the purpose of ECOCONTACT® ?
ECOCONTACT® is a multi-component metal foam that can be adapted to every type of materials and industrial electric contact surfaces. ECOCONTACT® is very simple to install and offers various advantages:
Which materials are compatible with ECOCONTACT® ?
ECOCONTACT® is a multi-component metal foam that is adapted to all type of materials and industrial electric contact surfaces: copper, bare or covered aluminium.
Is it necessary to clean the surfaces before setting up ECOCONTACT® ?
No, it is not necessary to clean the contact surfaces before setting up ECOCONTACT®. Simply open the connection, remove excess grease and dust with a Scotch brite buffer and place ECOCONTACT®.
What does ECOCONTACT® do when the connection is in contact with water ?
The ECOCONTACT® composition material used doesn’t suffer from water, so that ECOCONTACT® performances are not affected. Besides, ECOCONTACT® gives a waterproof benefit to the treated connection.
Is there an intensity limit when using ECOCONTACT® ?
ECOCONTACT® can be used for connections up to 100 A/mm²
What about ECOCONTACT® lifetime ?
According to the laboratory tests, the lifetime of the product is estimated to 20 years and over (salt fog and moist heat according to the standard IEC 600 68–2–30: 2005 and IEC 600 68–2–11: 1999)
Is it possible to set up ECOCONTACT® outdoor ?
Yes, according to the laboratory tests ECOCONTACT® is able to resist outdoor set-up for over 20 years.
How can ECOCONTACT® be cut ?
It is easy to cut ECOCONTACT® using scissors, cutter or saw.
Has ECOCONTACT® been tested in laboratory ?
According to the tests in laboratory, the lifetime of the product is estimated over 20 years (salt fog and moist heat according to the standard IEC 600 68–2–30: 2005 and IEC 600 68–2–11 : 1999).
Is it possible to shape ECOCONTACT® yourself ?
Yes, it is possible to give ECOCONTACT® the shape of your electrical connection: cylindrical, convex, concave etc.
Is it possible to fold and special shape ECOCONTACT® ?
Yes, it is possible to give ECOCONTACT® the shape of your electrical connection: cylindrical, convex, concave etc.
What is the minimum tightening pressure ?
We recommend a tightening pressure of 0.7daN.mm² for optimal performances.
What is the minimum tightening pressure ?
We recommend a tightening pressure of 0.7daN.mm² for optimal performances.
Can ECOCONTACT® repair a deteriorate connection ?
ECOCONTACT® is able to repair your electrical connection despite the flatness defaults over 0.8mm.
Is it necessary to keep the bi-metallic sheet in a copper aluminium connection ?
No, it isn’t, but it’s recommended to remove the sheet.
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