Why Choose a Tape Wound Core

In the magnetic component world, choosing core material and design is essential because it helps provide optimal performance and efficiency. Among the many advanced solutions, tape wound cores offer numerous benefits across a variety of applications. This blog explores tape wound cores and why they are your go-to choice for any magnetic application.

Superior Magnetic Properties

Tape wound cores generally comprise high-performance materials such as nanocrystalline and amorphous alloys which offer superior magnetic properties:

• Nanocrystalline Alloys: These materials offer high saturation, high permeability, and low core losses. Nanocrystalline cores are especially well-suited for low to high-frequency applications and we are able to customize to your application needs. By providing a balance of high magnetic performance, versatile characteristics, and durability, they are suitable for the most demanding applications​​​​.
• Amorphous Metals: These are characterized by a disordered atomic structure and offer high resistivity and low core losses at higher frequencies. This translates to improved efficiency and reduced no-load losses, making them ideal for applications that require minimal energy loss and high performance​​​​.

Customization and Versatility

Tape-wound cores are made to custom specifications to fit any given application. These can be made in a number of sizes, shapes, and configurations, whether that’s C-cores, E-cores, or toroid cores. This versatility allows for custom solutions to address and solve the unique problems of industries from aerospace and renewable energy to medical imaging.

Enhanced Energy Efficiency

Tape wound cores are designed to maximize energy efficiency. Their high permeability and low hysteresis loss make them ideal for energy storage and harvesting applications. They are extensively used in power utilities, smart grids, and renewable energy systems to enhance efficiency and reduce energy losses​​.

In smart grid applications, for instance, tape wound cores enable efficient energy harvesting from ambient sources, ensuring that power is effectively collected and utilized. This not only improves overall system efficiency but also contributes to the sustainability of energy resources​​.

Reliability in Critical Applications

The reliability of the performance of a tape wound core makes it indispensable in critical applications. In the medical industry, they are used in imaging systems like MRI and CT scanners, where the magnetic performance must be precise and reliable to achieve correct diagnosis. The same is applicable in aerospace and military functions, in which tape wound cores offer the robustness and reliability that is needed to perform under extreme environments.

Environmental Benefits

Choosing a tape wound core made from advanced materials like amorphous metals can also lead to significant environmental benefits. These cores reduce energy losses, which in turn lowers greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 and SO2. This makes them a more environmentally friendly choice compared to traditional core materials, aligning with global efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of industrial processes​​.

Choose MK Magnetics for Your Tape Wound Core Needs

For anyone looking to leverage the benefits of tape wound cores, we offer a comprehensive range of high-quality products designed to meet the specific needs of varying industries. Our expertise as magnetic core manufacturers in advanced magnetic materials and custom solutions enables us to help you achieve optimal performance and efficiency in your applications.

To learn more about our offerings, contact us today or request information!