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May 2025

range of apply

Resistance wires have a wide range of applications in various fields. Some of the most common uses:

  • Heating Elements - Resistance wires are used in heating elements, such as electric heaters, hair dryers, and toasters. They convert electrical energy into heat energy, which is then transferred to the surrounding environment.
    • Thermocouples - Resistance wires are used in thermocouples, which are devices that measure temperature. They are often used in industrial processes, such as monitoring temperature in chemical plants or power plants.
      • Sensors - Resistance wires are used in sensors, such as strain gauges, which measure mechanical stress or pressure. They are also used in temperature sensors, such as thermistors and thermocouples.
        • Electric Motors - Resistance wires are used in electric motors, such as those used in electric vehicles and household appliances. They convert electrical energy into mechanical energy.
          • Resistance Welding - Resistance wires are used in resistance welding, which is a process that joins two metal pieces together by heating them with an electric current.
            • Medical Equipment - Resistance wires are used in medical equipment, such as defibrillators and pacemakers. They help to regulate the flow of electrical energy to the patient's heart.
              • Aerospace - Resistance wires are used in aerospace applications, such as in the heating elements of spacecraft and satellites.
                • Automotive - Resistance wires are used in automotive applications, such as in the heating elements of vehicles and in the sensors used to monitor engine performance.

                  These are just a few examples of the many applications of resistance wires. The specific type of resistance wire used depends on the application and the desired properties of the wire.

                  Nickel Spezial

                  Nickel Special is characterized by a high, precisely defined temperature coefficient of electrical resistance, which is standardized according to DIN 43760. This alloy is used exclusively for the production of temperature sensors and resistance thermometers. The highest application temperature in air is +700°C; when used for resistance thermometers according to DIN 43760 it is +250°C.