Electrical Steel Selection Guide – B30AV1500 vs B30AHV1500
May. 27, 2026
Product Overview
B30AV1500 is a high-performance cold-rolled non-oriented electrical steel developed by Baosteel, specifically designed for high-frequency applications. Its grade designation reveals key information: "B" stands for Baosteel, "30" indicates a nominal thickness of 0.30 mm, "AV" identifies its suitability for medium-to-high frequency applications, and "1500" relates to its excellent core loss performance.
Key Performance Comparison
We have compiled the most critical electromagnetic and mechanical performance parameters of B30AV1500 and compared them with B30AHV1500 – another product in the same Baosteel series with slightly different properties. This comparison helps you better evaluate their performance. In the table below, "-" indicates data not mentioned.
Parameter | B30AV1500 | B30AHV1500 | |
Basic Specifications | Nominal Thickness | 0.30 mm | 0.30 mm |
Typical Width | 800 / 1000 - 1250 mm | - | |
Density | Approx. 7.60 / 7.65 g/cm³ | - | |
Resistivity (20°C) | 59 μΩ·cm | - | |
Electromagnetic Properties | Minimum Magnetic Polarization (J5000) | 1.62 T | - |
Maximum Specific Total Loss (P1.0/400) | 15.0 W/kg | - | |
Mechanical Properties | Yield Strength (Rp0.2) | 445 - 458 MPa | - |
Tensile Strength (Rm) | 558 - 576 MPa | - | |
Elongation (A80) | 17 - 19 % | - | |
Tensile Strength (supplier data) | ≤ 370 MPa | - | |
Chemical Purity | Carbon (C) | ≤ 20×10⁻⁶ | - |
Sulfur (S) | ≤ 20×10⁻⁶ | - | |
Nitrogen (N) | ≤ 20×10⁻⁶ | - |
Additionally, suppliers typically offer various coating options such as A, Z, H, M, J, K to meet different insulation and assembly requirements. It is recommended to consult with your supplier to determine the most suitable coating specification for your motor design.
B30AV1500 is designed to achieve low core loss and high magnetic flux density simultaneously, thereby improving high-frequency motor efficiency. Its specific advantages are as follows:
Excellent high-frequency performance: It features extremely low high-frequency core loss (P1.0/400 ≤15.0 W/kg) and high magnetic polarization (J5000 ≥1.62 T), effectively improving motor efficiency and reducing heat generation. It is highly suitable for high-efficiency applications such as new energy vehicle drive motors, high-speed spindle motors, compressors, and aerospace power supplies.
Superior workability: With a balanced combination of material strength and elongation, it offers good punch ability and a high lamination factor. It can easily handle complex processing such as laser cutting and stamping, saving you tooling wear costs.
Broad versatility: You can either process it directly or opt for one-stop processing services provided by Shanghai Ruichao Industrial Co., Ltd., including custom stator/rotor manufacturing and laser cutting. It also meets the requirements of other magnetic components such as transformers and reactors.
In summary, B30AV1500 is an ideal material for high-frequency applications in new energy and industrial automation. Leveraging its professional expertise in the electrical steel field, Shanghai Ruichao Industrial Co., Ltd. is dedicated to providing you with full-process support – from selection consulting and material supply to custom processing – to help enhance the energy efficiency and market competitiveness of your products.
Please feel free to contact Shanghai Ruichao Industrial Co., Ltd. for product samples and customized technical solutions.
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