Products & Services

PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
FOR THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY

Overview

In today's business climate, it is not enough for companies to demonstrate technology, service and product differentiation. At Metglas^®, Inc., our products and technologies are driven by customer requirements. We work with our customers to define materials-based solutions that meet their needs.

Our commitment to customer partnerships allows us to do just that. We offer quality products, responsive services and competitive pricing. In addition, we gain a greater understanding of which solutions are needed, especially in the characterization of materials and related support. Our expertise in advanced technology manufacturing and materials combined with our aggressive research and development program allow us to develop low-cost and high-performance products and services that benefit you.

METGLAS^®, Inc.

Metglas^®, Inc. produces proprietary alloys and products that exhibit unique mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties for use in electronic, industrial and consumer-related applications. From small inductor cores used in personal computers to industrial-size transformers found in power grid distribution and large manufacturing plants, Metglas^® amorphous alloy products provide the energy-efficiency needed in these dynamic markets.

Metglas^®, Inc. ( then Allied Signal ) pioneered the development of amorphous metal alloys in 1970 and began commercialization in the early 1980’s. Our brand name, Metglas^®, is synonymous with the characteristics of the product. Formed by a rapid solidification process, the metal cools at a rate of one million degrees Celsius per second, resulting in an atomic structure similar to that of glass. This unique structure enables easy magnetization and demagnetization and creates physical characteristics beneficial to many applications.

 Electronic Components

Metglas^® electronic components are used in switch mode and uninterruptible power supply and design. High frequency electronic cores made with Metglas^® amorphous metal alloy consistently outperform conventional silicon-steel or ferrite cores. Metglas^® components allow faster switching for higher frequency operation. All Metglas^® high frequency cores experience up to 70% lower losses than cores made of any other material.

Pulse Power Cores

Metglas^® Pulse Power Cores are used in high voltage, high power applications requiring short, narrow pulses at high rep rate.

Magnetic Materials

Metglas^® Magnetic materials are being used in many everyday, and specialized applications. Industries have discovered that the unique magnetic properties found in metglas allow them to be used in a variety of applications, from magnetic tags that prevent theft, to large magnetic applications, that require a magnetic field to be turned on and off. Components made from Metglas Magnetic Material can be found in everyday electronics, to highly technical medical and industrial applications, as well as being used in mission critical metal joining applications.

Electrical Transformer Core Alloys

Metglas^® 2065SA-1 and Metglas^® distribution cores are used for utility distribution and transmission (DT) systems and commercial / industrial applications reduce operating costs and increase energy efficiency.

Metal Joining: Brazing Foils

Metglas^® Brazing Foils (MBF) and preforms provide extensive manufacturing and performance advantages over conventional metal joining materials. This unique form of amorphous nickel based brazing filler metal can substitute for previously used copper foil or nickel powder to braze stainless steel base metal. This amorphous nickel foil provides high strength and outstanding corrosion resistance of brazed joints.

 

Electronic Article Surveillance Alloys

Proprietary Metglas® strips are used in high-accuracy electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems used by retailers for better inventory control to detect shoplifters. Metglas has worked with many of the industry leading companies in developing this material to be...

Emerging Technologies

Metglas^®'s unique magnetic properties are constantly evolving, and we work with many industries in developing technologies that would benefit from the use of metglas, over conventional materials. From motor applications to power / energy saving devices, Metglas has been proven to be a leader in developing technologies for the future.