Insulator Material guards against humidity.

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Voltoid(TM)D-800 resin-bonded, cellulose-fiber composite can be fabricated into gaskets, insulators, lead separators, backing-plate barriers and other electrical insulation configurations. It is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories for continuous use as electrical and mechanical barrier to 105 deg C. Insulator is available in sheets in thicknesses of 0.031 to 0.125 in. It is easily fabricated by punching and blanking.



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New Voltoid(TM) D-800 Insulator Guards Against Humidity in Electrical Components



New Voltoid D-800 Insulator Guards Against Humidity in Electrical Components

LANCASTER, Pa.-- A new electrical insulation material for high-humidity applications is now available from Interface Solutions, Inc.

The material, called Voltoid(TM) D-800, is a resin-bonded cellulose fiber composite that can be fabricated into gaskets, insulators, lead separators, backing plate barriers and other electrical insulation configurations.

Electrical components such as transformers, circuit breakers and electric motors frequently need gaskets or barriers that will prevent the passage of electrical current. High humidity and moisture often frustrate these electrical insulators by wetting them and permitting current to move through the water molecules.

Voltoid D-800 is specifically formulated to deliver consistent electrical and mechanical performance even in moist or humid conditions. Based on a cellulose fiber, D-800 is engineered for heat resistance and short-term dielectric strength. It is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories for continuous use as an electrical and mechanical barrier to 105 deg C.

Applications include:

- Back plate barriers and arc chute insulation in circuit boards.

-End laminates in electric motors.

-Bases and plug socket backing plates in switches.

- Numerous parts in power and distribution transformers, including spacers, insulators, lead separators, coil mounting supports, tap changer supports and panel stock.


D-800 can also be specified for fluorescent and HID outdoor light fixtures and can serve as an easy-to-fabricate replacement for wood laminates in terminal boards.

The new composite has a short-term dielectric strength of 270 V/mil and a relative temperature index (both mechanical and electrical) of 1050 C (all figures based on 0.031" thick material).

Voltoid D-800 is available in sheets in five thicknesses: .031", .045", .082", .093" and .125". It is easily fabricated by punching and blanking.

Interface Solutions, Inc., supports its OEM and aftermarket engineering customers with cost-effective, high-performance sealing solutions, engineered composite materials, and a full range of technical services. The organization's core competency is the ability to custom-design barriers that act as interfaces between imperfect or incompatible parts and surfaces. Key services include training, application and engineering support. The company combines innovation with responsiveness to customer needs. Products offer a wide range of physical characteristics for medium and heavy-duty applications, ranging from automotive...to lawn and garden equipment...to hermetic and semi-hermetic compressors...and more. All Interface Solutions facilities are ISO 9001 certified.

Visit Interface Solutions at www.sealinfo.com

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