Discrete and Refractory Electrical Contacts

Discrete electrical contacts—including tips, buttons, and rivets—are precision-engineered components designed for integration into switching devices. These components control electrical performance at the contact interface, where material selection, geometry, and joining methods determine resistance, durability, and service life.

Within this category, refractory contact systems are applied in higher energy switching environments where standard silver alloy materials are insufficient. Refractory materials—such as silver tungsten and copper tungsten—are engineered and processed to provide enhanced arc-erosion resistance, thermal stability, and mechanical integrity under elevated current loads and severe switching conditions.

‍Advanced Manufacturing and Material Capabilities
‍Checon applies vertically integrated manufacturing processes to produce both silver alloy and refractory discrete electrical contacts with controlled material properties, dimensional precision, and consistent performance in demanding switching applications.

what we offer

Silver Alloy and Refractory
Discrete Tips, Buttons, and Rivets

Silver alloy and refractory discrete contacts are manufactured in tip, button, and rivet configurations for integration into switching devices. Material systems and geometries are engineered to meet application-specific requirements for conductivity, arc resistance, mechanical strength, and joining compatibility. Checon's discrete contact product offering includes:

Pressing and Sintering: Controls density, conductivity, and arc performance in refractory systems.
‍Melting and Casting: Ensures alloy consistency and material integrity.
‍Drawing and Cladding: Enables engineered material combinations and wear resistance.
‍CNC Machining, Stamping, and Assembly: Produces precision components ready for integration into contact assemblies.

REFRACTORY MATERIAL CONTACTS*
Refractory contact systems engineered for high-energy switching and arc-intensive environments.

  • Silver Tungsten
  • Silver Tungsten Carbide
  • Silver Graphite
  • Silver Tungsten Graphite Carbide
  • Copper Tungsten
  • Silver Molybdenum

    * OEMs can purchase Checon's Refractory Electrical contacts for assembly in their in-house operations.

SILVER ALLOY CONTACT BUTTONS
(SINGLE / MULTI-LAYER)
Contact buttons engineered for conductivity, wear resistance, and stable switching performance.

  • Silver Cadmium Oxide
  • Silver Tin Oxide
  • Silver Nickel
  • Silver Alloy
  • Steel & Nickel Monel
  • Braze Alloy

RIVETS
Rivet contacts designed for mechanical attachment and electrical reliability in high-volume assemblies.

  • Construction
  • Solid
  • Multi-Layer
  • Multiple Head & Shank Options
  • Straight Side
  • Chamfer Side
  • Step Side
  • Indent
  • Riveted Assemblies

ENGINEERED SURFACE FEATURES AND GEOMETRIES

  • Knurl and Score Lines
  • Projections
  • Nibs
  • Serrations
  • Shapes
For more information on these materials, visit our Precious Metal Alloys and Contact Materials Products.

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Applications
Discrete contact components are used across switching devices where consistent electrical performance and mechanical reliability are required at the contact interface.

Electrical Contactors and Industrial Switches

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Circuit Breaker Protection Systems

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Auxiliary and Automatic Transfer Switches

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Get in Touch with Our Engineering Team

Engage Checon to specify discrete contact components for your switching application, including refractory systems for high-energy environments.
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