Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers
Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers
Here at Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd, we supply a range of Leatheroid electrical insulation products that are converted it in-house to meet our customers' requirements. Leatheroid electrical insulation is a cost-effective, high-quality material that offers strength with a lightweight feel, making it an excellent material for a range of applications. Due to the product's versatile nature, we use it to manufacture a wide variety of products including our Leatheroid electrical insulating washers. Our washers can be manufactured plain or self-adhesive backed with peel-able liner on one or both sides.
Whether we manufacture as a one-off or in large quantities, we work closely with our customers throughout the manufacturing process to provide a completely bespoke service. Utilizing state-of-the-art machinery and techniques such as die cutting and punching, and CNC-cutting, we produce top quality Leatheroid electrical insulating washers that meet a wide range of specifications.
Leatheroid electrical insulation is available from us in many other forms including:
Product Enquiry
For information on Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers please complete the following quick enquiry or call us on +44(0)1384 252555.
Product Specification & Key Characteristics
- Standard Thickness: 0.1mm to 1mm
- Standard Width: 700mm
- Colour: Blue/Grey
- Thermal stability: Up to 100°C
- Tensile strength: 50-125 N/15mm
- Oil absorption: 18-22%
- Tensile strength: 50-125 N/15mm
- Thickness: 0.13mm to 0.50mm
Oil absorption: 18-22%
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What is Leatheroid Electrical Insulation?
Leatheroid electrical insulation is also known as Leatheroid paper or Elephantidae. It’s a cellulose material very similar to vulcanized fibre and is prepared using unsized cotton rag paper and mineral acid. Leatheroid electrical insulation is grey/blue in colour, manufactured in continuous rolls as standard and comes in a wide range of thicknesses from 0.1mm to 1mm.
Leatheroid electrical insulating washers have excellent insulation properties and is used extensively in the electronics industry to insulate hot elements such as contact terminals. Leatheroid electrical insulating washers are often used in industrial and domestic electrical appliances and as an insulator in transformers and motors.
Why use Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers?
Washers are flat rings made from material that are placed between two surfaces to create a level surface, to act as a spacer or seal, or to spread pressure when tightened. Leatheroid is a lightweight and cost-effective material suited to a range of applications.
Our Leatheroid washers fill gaps and irregularities between 2 surfaces to minimize unwanted noise and vibrations. They also seal and cushion moving parts to reduce friction and damage. Often used for spacing, sealing and insulation, Leatheroid electrical insulating washers also provide a barrier to restrict electrical current.
Different Types of Electrical Insulation
Here at Advanced Seals & Gaskets Ltd, we work closely with a network of suppliers and manufacturers to ensure we offer a wide variety of products while keeping lead-times to a minimum. Electrical insulation materials available from us include:
- Epoxy Glass: This material is green coloured and offers good mechanical strength. It also offers good chemical, electrical and radiation resistance, low moisture absorption and a working temperature of up to +120℃.
- Kapton: Kapton is a polyamide film that offers strength as well as chemical, electrical and thermal properties. This enables products manufactured using Kapton to withstand vibration and extreme temperatures.
- Leatheroid: Leatheroid is a grey/blue coloured paper material, also sometimes called Elephantidae. This material is often used within the electrical industry to insulate hot elements.
- MICA: Often used to replace asbestos, MICA is a mineral-based sheeting material that offers excellent mechanical performances, is resistant to chemicals and provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation.
- MYLAR: A is an extremely strong, flexible polyester film. MYLAR is an excellent insulation material offering moisture resistance an excellent insulation.
- Nomex: Manufactured using Nomex paper or Nomex board, it can withstand high temperatures, has high mechanical and dielectric strength, and is an excellent insulation material.
- Presspahn: Manufactured using kraft wood pulp. Presspahn sheets have excellent physical and mechanical properties and are generally used as electrical insulation.
- SRBF: This material is a resin bonded fibre material that is tough and rigid, with an operating temperature of 120℃. It offers low water absorption and is resistant to wear, impact and chemicals.
- SRBP: Also known as synthetic resin bonded paper, SRBP is manufactured using layers of paper and synthetic resins. This material is suited to high and medium voltage application.
- Valox: This material is an excellent electrical insulation material that also offers flame retardant properties.
- PTFE: Often found in circuit boards, 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.
- PVC: PVC is a tough, lightweight material offering chemical, abrasion and moisture resistance.
Benefits of using Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers?
- Excellent electrical strength
- Mechanical resistance
- Highly durable
- Flexible
- Increased electrical strength (12kv per millimetre) when bonded with polyester film
- High dielectric strength
- Cost effective
- Lightweight feel
Advantages of using Leatheroid Electrical Insulating Washers
Leatheroid electrical insulating washers offer many advantages to customers as they can be made with temperature considerations up to 100 degrees centigrade and offer excellent dialectic and electrical properties. A strong, durable material, our electrical insulating washers also prevents electrical arcing, making them an ideal choice in applications where electrical insulation is required.
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