Cold-rolled oriented silicon steel (CRGO) vs. Cold-rolled non-oriented silicon steel (CRNGO) : The difference between the "heart" and the "muscle" of power equipment. In the core material field of power equipment - core materials, cold-rolled oriented silicon steel (CRGO) and cold-rolled non-oriented silicon steel (CRNGO) are like two key players each performing their own duties. Their core differences determine their respective irreplaceable application stages:   Grain orientation - The source of performance divergence: CRGO (Orientation) : The internal grains are treated by a special process and are highly consistent in arrangement along the rolling direction. This enables it to have extremely high magnetic permeability and extremely low core loss in this direction, with outstanding magnetization efficiency. CRNGO (non-oriented) : Its grain arrangement is random and disordered, and its magnetic properties are basically uniform in all directions, lacking the ultra-high performance of CRGO in a single direction.   Magnetic performance: CRGO: It has the highest magnetic permeability and the lowest iron loss in the rolling direction (especially with significant advantages at high frequencies), making it an ideal choice for static equipment that pursues ultimate energy efficiency. CRNGO: Its magnetic properties are isotropic. Although it is not as good as CRGO in a single direction, it excels in balanced performance across all directions and can adapt to scenarios where the magnetic field direction changes.   Application scenarios - Clear division of labor: CRGO: Specifically designed for transformers (power transformers, distribution transformers, current/voltage transformers). Its low iron loss feature is crucial for reducing the no-load loss of transformers (which accounts for the majority of grid losses), and it can be called the "heart of transformers", contributing to global energy conservation. CRNGO: Widely used in rotating motors that require magnetic field rotation or direction change, such as generators, electric motors (from small household appliance motors to large industrial motors), small transformers, relay cores, etc. Its uniform magnetic properties are the basis for the efficient operation of the "muscles of the motor".