Resistance Wires for (Airbag) Initiators

Resistance wires made of platinum alloys are the material of choice when it comes to reliablitity and reproducibility. 

About Resistance Wires for (Airbag) Initiators

Resistance Wires are used as an airbag initiator to trigger the front or side airbags, in the seat belt tensioner, on the engine hood, and in the battery circuit breaker. The bridge wire is also used in military technology, pyrotechnology, and electronic ignition systems for blasting applications.

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Advantages

  • High degree of reproducibility of ignition properties
  • Manufacturing within tightest resistance tolerances
  • Weldable resistance wires made of special alloys
  • Faster response behavior than non-precious alloys
  • Specified resistance
  • Individual consultation for customer-specific applications
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities

Product Properties & Technical Data

  • Common diameters ranging from 10 µm to 30 µm
  • Typical alloys platinum/tungsten and platinum/iridium
  • Waste material can be recycled and credited to your precious metal account

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