Epoxy Glass Pads
Alongside the thousands of washers, gaskets and sheets supplied by ASG, we also manufacture and supply cut pads using one of the many materials from our extensive range, including those from our more specialised groups of materials designed for use as electrical insulators. One of these materials is Epoxy Glass, a versatile composite material recognised by its green colour, which is available in various grades and can be manufactured in sheets up to 100mm thick from which pads can be cut. The quality of the cut and finish of the pad is just as important as the material selected in ensuring the component doesn’t fail therefore we ensure our in-house manufacturing team follows our customers' drawings or samples to create an exact match. Depending upon the size and quantity of Epoxy Glass pads required one of many saws and presses can be used to carefully manufacture the final product, from a one off sample to multiple thousand batch runs.
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Key Characteristics of Epoxy Glass Electrical Insulation
- Colour: Pale Green/Yellow
- Density: 1.85 g/cm3
- Thickness: 0.2mm - 100mm sheets (also available in rods or tubes)
- Temperature Range: up to 180°C
- Flammability: UL94 V-0 (certain grades)
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What are Epoxy Glass Pads?
Epoxy glass pads are cut from sheets of the Epoxy Glass material and used in the same way as as seal or gasket where they fill irregularities and create a seal between surfaces whilst acting as an electrical insulator. Epoxy Glass is a green coloured composite material made from laminating and compressing multiple layers of fibreglass which are then impregnated with epoxy resin creating a strong rigid product. Epoxy glass pads offer good mechanical strength and temperature resistance as well as excellent electrical insulation properties, which mean it can be used to restrict the flow of electric current, by supporting electrical conductors - without allowing the current to pass through.
Alternatives Types of Electrical Insulation Materials Available
Advanced Seals & Gaskets work with a multitude of material manufacturers, giving our customers more choice and ensuring we can offer a solution to just about any application, our most popular electrical insulation materials used in the production of pads include:
Kapton - is a polyamide film which offers a combination of mechanical and tear strength along with chemical, electrical and thermal properties that enables the gasket to withstand vibration and extreme temperatures in demanding environments.
Leatheroid - is a grey/blue coloured paper gasket material, also sometimes called Elephantide. This material is used within the electrical industry to insulate hot elements.
MICA - is a mineral based sheeting material which has excellent mechanical performances, is resistant to chemicals and provides electrical and therm insulation. MICA gaskets are often used to replace asbestos as they can withstand extremely high temperatures of up to 1000℃.
MYLAR is an extremely strong, flexible polyester film. MYLAR is an excellent insulation material with dielectric strength, moisture resistance and is an excellent insulation material.
Nomex can be manufactured using nomex paper or nomex board, it can withstand high temperatures, has high mechanical and dielectric strength, and is an excellent insulation material for all kinds of electrical equipment and applications.
Presspahn is a brown coloured material, manufactured using kraft wood pulp. Presspahn sheets have excellent physical and mechanical properties, generally used as electrical insulation.
SRBF is resin bonded fibre material which is tough and rigid, with an operating temperature of 120℃, low water absorption and is resistant to wear, impact chemicals.
SRBP (synthetic resin bonded paper) is manufactured using layers of paper and synthetic resins. This material is suited to high and medium voltage application. SRBP has good mechanical and excellent electrical insulation properties, with low water absorption.
Valox is an excellent electrical insulation material which also offers flame retardant properties.
PTFE is a non- conductive plastic material used to produce electrical insulation sheets. PTFE sheets are suitable for high temperature applications and have a high melting temperature. This material has excellent dielectric properties and can be often found used in circuit boards.
PVC is a tough, lightweight abrasion, chemical and moisture resistant material which has good dielectric strength making it a great material to use for electrical insulation applications.
Why use Epoxy Glass Pads?
Pads made using Electrical insulation materials like Epoxy Glass are designed to provide a barrier which restricts the flow of electrical current, protecting electrical conductors from coming into contact with people or tools during installation, repairs or when an electrical appliance or device is being used. Electrical insulation materials also prevent electrical arcing (electrical current flows through the air between two conductors, as a result of the electrical breakdown of gas that produces an ongoing electrical discharge) and are used in other electrical insulation applications as gap fillers and seals.
Epoxy Glass is strong, tough and highly machinable, which can withstand temperatures up to 180°C (depending on the grade taken). The material is available in a large range of thicknesses from 0.2mm through to 100mm which can be machined using a range of drilling, routing and CNC milling processes - with very thin sheets converted using presses in order to create bespoke pads as standard squares or rectangles or even those with radius corners or as over and circular discs.
Benefits of Using Epoxy Glass Pads
- Temperature stability up to 180 °C
- Electrically insulating
- Available in many grades including chemical resistant and flame resistant
- Dimensional stability
- High mechanical strength
- Highly machinable
Advantages of Using Epoxy Glass Pads
Epoxy Glass is a popular electrical insulation resin material used in the production of pads for use in electrical applications where they act as an excellent electrical insulator protecting electrical components from short circuiting, dust and moisture.
As well as electrical applications, Epoxy Glass pads and other components are often used as an alternative to carbon steel, particularly in pipelines, due to its corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, low thermal conductivity, light weight and desirable mechanical properties.
Epoxy Glass pads are available in a number of grades, all a shade of green but each offering its own unique set of properties which can include high chemical resistance, V0 self-extinguishing and flame retardancy properties, high temperature resistance and varying levels of machinability. When used as an insulator withIn the electronics industry epoxy glass pads act as thermal and heat resistance are found used in integrated circuits, transistors and hybrid circuits, making printed circuit boards and as insulators within the heavy transport, mechanical engineering, mining and construction.
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