A Brief Insight: “Silicon Steel and Our Daily Lives”
Although rarely noticed by the general public, silicon steel has become deeply integrated into nearly every aspect of modern life. It is truly an indispensable “unsung hero” of today’s electrified society. 1. The “Hidden Heart” of Household Appliances Household appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and microwave ovens all contain electric motors at their core. These motors rely on non oriented electrical steel (NOES) as a key material. With its excellent magnetic properties and low energy loss, silicon steel enables appliances to operate more efficiently, quietly, and durably. For […]
2026 Global Power Transformation: China Leads Strongly in Transformer and Reactor Exports
In 2026, the global electrical industry is at a critical juncture of deep restructuring. Under the triple driving forces of grid aging and upgrading, large-scale integration of new energy, and the rapid development of computing infrastructure, the demand for power transformers and reactors continues to rise. As the world’s largest manufacturer of power equipment, China’s […]
A New Year Brings New Beginnings, Hard Work Leads to a Bright Future
CENTERSKY starts the Year with a Sprint,while the warmth of the Spring Festival still lingers and many enterprises are gradually returning to their post-holiday work rhythm, on the eighth day of the first lunar month, the factory area of CENTERSKY was already filled with the roar of machines and the hustle and bustle of workers, […]
A Brief Introduction on Silicon Steel Core Materials of Transformer and Reactor
Although both transformer and reactor cores are made of laminated silicon steel sheets, their material selection differs significantly. This is mainly due to their different functions in power systems, leading to different performance requirements for the core materials. Core Reasons for Material Differences One: Functional Requirements Determine Material Characteristics: 1. Transformer: Its core function is […]
Development Trend Forecast of the Grain-Oriented Silicon Steel Industry in 2025
Oriented silicon steel, an indispensable core functional material in the power industry, is an ultra-low carbon ferrosilicon alloy with grains arranged in essentially the same direction. Its high permeability, low coercivity, and high resistivity make it a key raw material for transformer core manufacturing, earning it the reputation of “a work of art among steel […]
Moving Towards high-End Products of Chinese Silicon Steel Industry
Chinese domestic silicon steel production capacity now covers the entire spectrum from low-end to mid-range and high-end products. The overall quality, including surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and packaging, is comparable to that of similar foreign products. In 2023, China produced approximately 12.0407 million tons of non-oriented silicon steel, an increase of 8% year-on-year; and approximately […]
The Differences Between Single-Phase and Three-Phase Transformers
In power systems, both single-phase and three-phase transformers are common devices. They play a crucial role in power transmission, distribution, and various electrical equipment. This article will detail the differences between single-phase and three-phase transformers, including their structure, working principle, application scope, advantages, and disadvantages. 1. Structure and working principle Single-phase transformer: A single-phase transformer […]
Current Demand Status of China’s Silicon Steel Industry in 2025
The downstream application areas of China’s silicon steel industry are primarily home appliances, small and medium-sized electromechanical equipment, new energy vehicles, large electromechanical equipment, and transformers. In terms of application, large electromechanical equipment, such as wind, thermal, and hydropower generation equipment, requires silicon steel for generator cores and other components to achieve efficient electromagnetic conversion […]
Differences between Transformer Cores and Reactor Cores
1. Material Differences Both transformer cores and reactor cores are made of laminated silicon steel sheets, but they use different silicon steel sheets. Transformer cores use silicon steel sheets with high magnetic permeability, while reactor cores use silicon steel sheets with low magnetic loss. This is because transformers need to transmit electrical energy, while reactors […]
Keeping Making Efforts for Improving Quality and Safety
Jiangyin Centersky, manufacturer of transformer lamination, took measures actively to improve the quality and safety during the production every month. In the scorching summer of July, the heat waves hit people, but the scorching sun cannot stop the ingenuity. In order to deepen the effectiveness of the “Quality and Safety Month” activity, also improve product quality […]