Wire, Strip, and Rod Fabrication

Precision-formed base materials engineered to support electrical contact performance, dimensional stability, and downstream manufacturing consistency.

Checon’s wire, strip, and rod fabrication capabilities produce precision base material forms used in electrical contact manufacturing and integrated electrical systems. Through controlled extrusion, rolling, and drawing processes, Checon maintains dimensional accuracy, surface integrity, and material consistency required for demanding industrial and power applications.

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Capabilities

Precision at the base material stage is critical to electrical contact performance, forming repeatability, and long-term assembly reliability.

Checon controls the full conversion process—from alloy development and process oxidation through extrusion, rolling, flattening, drawing, and final preparation—delivering strip, wire, and rod forms engineered for downstream electrical contact applications.

  • Wide Range of Sizes, Widths and Thicknesses to Support  Support Diverse Electrical Contact and Component Designs
  • Custom Precious Metal Alloys Engineered for Electrical Performance and Application Requirements
  • Controlled Surface Finishes to Support Joining, Plating, and Contact Interface Stability
  • Round, Flat and Shaped Wire Formats for Rivets, Stampings, and Electrical Contact Subassemblies
  • Flexible Coil Weights, Spool Sizes, and Packaging Configurations for Manufacturing Efficiency
  • Material Consistency Engineered for Repeatable Forming, Joining, and Final Assembly Performance Performance

Electrical Contact Precious Metal Alloys:

  • Silver Tin Oxide
  • Silver-Cadmium Oxide
  • Silver-Nickel
  • Fine Silver
  • Silver Graphite
  • Other Alloys

Electrical Contact Applications and Markets
Checon's base material forms are engineered to support electrical contact components and assemblies across a range of applications.

Rivet Manufacture

Industrial and Residential Switches

Light and Medium Duty Automotive and Appliance Switches

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Wire, strip, and rod fabrication operates within Checon’s vertically integrated manufacturing platform, supporting electrical contacts, contact assemblies, and bus bars with integrated electrical contacts. By controlling base material forms internally, Checon ensures dimensional consistency, material compatibility, and reliable performance across downstream forming, joining, and assembly processes.

Discuss your wire, strip, or rod requirements with a Checon engineer.

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