Cold Rolled Non Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet
Oct 10, 2025
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Cold Rolled Non Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Product Description

Cold Rolled Non-Oriented Electrical Steel (CRNO) is a type of silicon steel that is manufactured through a cold rolling process. Unlike grain-oriented electrical steel, which has magnetic properties that are optimized in a specific direction, non-oriented electrical steel exhibits uniform magnetic properties in all directions.
This isotropic nature makes it particularly suitable for applications where the magnetic field direction is not constant, such as in rotating machinery like motors and generators.
The steel typically contains silicon in the range of 0.5% to 3.5%, which enhances its electrical resistivity and reduces core losses. The cold rolling process further refines the grain structure, improving the magnetic permeability and reducing hysteresis losses, making it an ideal material for high-efficiency electrical applications.
Cold Rolled Non Oriented Electrical Steel Sheet Key Properties and Advantages
- Low Core Losses: One of the most important properties of CRNO is its low core loss, which is crucial for improving the efficiency of electrical devices. Core losses, which include hysteresis and eddy current losses, are minimized due to the high silicon content and the fine grain structure achieved through cold rolling.
- High Magnetic Permeability: CRNO exhibits high magnetic permeability, allowing for efficient magnetic flux conduction. This property is essential for reducing the energy required to magnetize the core, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency of the device.
- Uniform Magnetic Properties: The non-oriented nature of CRNO ensures that its magnetic properties are consistent in all directions. This is particularly beneficial in applications where the magnetic field direction varies, such as in electric motors and generators.
- Excellent Mechanical Properties: In addition to its magnetic properties, CRNO also possesses good mechanical strength and formability. This makes it easy to stamp, punch, and shape into the required forms for various electrical components.
- Thermal Stability: CRNO maintains its magnetic properties over a wide range of temperatures, making it suitable for use in environments where temperature fluctuations are common.
Applications of CRNO Electrical Steel
CRNO electrical steel is used in a wide range of applications, including:
- Electric Motors: The uniform magnetic properties of CRNO make it ideal for use in the stators and rotors of electric motors, where it helps to improve efficiency and reduce energy losses.
- Generators: In generators, CRNO is used in the core to ensure efficient energy conversion with minimal losses.
- Transformers: Although grain-oriented steel is more commonly used in transformer cores, CRNO is also used in certain types of transformers, particularly those with rotating components.
- Inductors and Chokes: CRNO is used in the cores of inductors and chokes to enhance their performance in filtering and energy storage applications.
- Household Appliances: Many household appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners, utilize CRNO in their motors and compressors to improve energy efficiency.
Electrical Silicon Steel specifications
| Grade | Iron Loss
P1.5/50(w/kg) |
Induction
B50(T) |
Minimum
Bending Times |
Minimum
Stacking Factor |
Hardness
(HV1) |
Anisotropy % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35ZW270 | ≤2.35 | ≥1.65 | 10 | ≥0.970 | 176 | ±17 |
| 35ZW300 | ≤2.50 | ≥1.65 | 11 | ≥0.970 | 165 | ±17 |
| 35ZW360 | ≤2.65 | ≥1.66 | 11 | ≥0.970 | 151 | ±17 |
| 35ZW440 | ≤3.20 | ≥1.66 | 12 | ≥0.970 | 140 | ±17 |
| 35ZW550 | ≤3.50 | ≥1.67 | 15 | ≥0.970 | 138 | ±12 |
| 50ZW290 | ≤2.60 | ≥1.63 | 10 | ≥0.980 | 175 | ±17 |
| 50ZW350 | ≤2.75 | ≥1.66 | 12 | ≥0.980 | 168 | ±12 |
| 50ZW400 | ≤3.00 | ≥1.68 | 13 | ≥0.980 | 150 | ±12 |
| 50ZW470 | ≤3.50 | ≥1.67 | 15 | ≥0.980 | 145 | ±10 |
| 50ZW600 | ≤4.10 | ≥1.68 | 15 | ≥0.980 | 126 | ±10 |
| 50ZW800 | ≤5.10 | ≥1.70 | 18 | ≥0.980 | 115 | ±10 |
| 50ZW1300 | ≤5.80 | ≥1.74 | 20 | ≥0.980 | 110 | ±10 |
| G35ZW440 | ≤2.80 | ≥1.70 | 12 | ≥0.970 | 145 | ±17 |
| G35ZW550 | ≤3.20 | ≥1.72 | 15 | ≥0.970 | 124 | ±12 |
| G50ZW400 | ≤2.90 | ≥1.70 | 13 | ≥0.980 | 150 | ±17 |
| G50ZW470 | ≤3.20 | ≥1.72 | 15 | ≥0.980 | 146 | ±10 |
| G50ZW600 | ≤3.60 | ≥1.74 | 16 | ≥0.980 | 124 | ±10 |
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