Water Finish Neutral Kraft®

Physical Tests
Nominal
Apparent
Tear
Tensile
Gurley


Thickness*
Density
L
C
L
C
Density
Mullen
Ply Adhesion
.005
1.00 – 1.10
140
225
90
20
1500
120
45
.010
0.95 – 1.05
360
450
145
50
1000
180
45
*Thickness tolerance ± 10%
Chemical Tests
Moisture content
- 9% maximum

Ash
- less than 0.5%
Alcohol solubility
- less than 1.0%
pH water extract
- 6.5 to 8.0
Water soluble chlorides
- less than 32 ppm.
Aqueous extract conductivity
- 10 micro mhos maximum
Thermal Stability
When baked in an over at 150°C for one hour, the sheet shows no evidence of devitalization as measured by its ability to be wound around a mandrel ten times the paper thickness without signs of cracking or delamination.
Electrical Tests
Dielectric Breakdown
Dielectric
Conduction

Voltage
Strength
Paths*

.005
1375 volts
275 volts / mil
1.75

.010
2250 volts
225 volts / mil
1.25
* Conduction paths per 1000 square feet at an electrical stress of 100 AV volts per mil of thickness.
Power Factor
Less than 0.4% when measured on vacuum dried samples at 80°C, 15 psi electrode pressure, and a stress of 50 volts per mil 60 cycle
Uses
This material is recommended for use as electrical insulation for Class A applications, wherever the requirements call for the highest standards of paper insulation with the description above. It is widely used as slot insulation in motors and generators, coil winding insulation, barrier insulation in transformers and voltage regulators, and in various applications calling for oil impregnation. It meets the requirements of ASTM D-1305 Class III and IV as applicable.

CONDITIONS: Determination of the suitability of the material to the use contemplated is the user’s responsibility. Users assume all risks resulting from the use of our products and must confirm adaptability through their own tests. Liability will in no event exceed value of the material sold.
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