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09/07/2012 10:22 AM

In a alternator slip rings which matarial using.. coper or aluminium how much strenth.
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09/07/2012 11:12 AM

It has always been copper. This is the best metal for conductivity.
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09/07/2012 11:55 AM

Aluminum is a better conductor than copper, but slip rings are subject to extreme wear and are therefore typically made of bronze.

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09/07/2012 2:26 PM

Aluminium wire has 61% of the conductivity of copper wire. So... how can you say it is a better conductor than copper? Unless you are talking about the metal itself and not when drawn into wire format?

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09/13/2012 8:11 AM

Copper is widely used.Cupro nickel was also used.With brush less alternators sliprings are eliminated.

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