Nomex Sheet
Nomex Sheet
Only the highest quality materials, sourced from reputable suppliers worldwide, are employed by ASG to provide solutions for nearly any sealing or insulating application, even the most hazardous or demanding ones. Among the products available in our extensive catalog are those crafted from electrical insulation materials, a diverse group with unique properties tailored to specific needs. Nomex materials, an example in this category, are obtainable as either board or paper grades, and ASG offers various electrically insulating materials.
Nomex boards are manufactured as Nomex sheets, ranging from 1mm to 4mm in thickness. The paper form is produced in rolls of different sizes and thicknesses, spanning from 0.05mm to 0.76mm. These materials can be transformed into sheets or further converted into numerous components. Our facilities are equipped with specialist conversion machines, including slitters, log cutters, bandsaws, presses, and kiss-cut presses, allowing us to convert these material sheets into products like strips, pads, washers, and gaskets. These items can also be supplied coated with a variety of foils and adhesive tapes.
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What are the Key Characteristics of Nomex
- Colour: Natural
- Thickness: 0.05mm, 0.08mm, 0.10mm, 0.13mm, 0.18mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm, 0.38mm, 0.51mm, 0.61mm, 0.76mm
- Density: 0.96 g/cm³
- Temperature Range: -196°C to 300°C plus.
- Resistances: chemical resistance to solvents, acids and alkalis, resistance to radiation, corona waste, fungus and humidity
- Flammability: self-extinguishing and non-drip
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What are Nomex Sheets?
Nomex boards and paper sheets are synthetic aromatic polyamide polymers created from two types of synthetic aramid polymers: 'floc' for mechanical strength and 'fibrids' for binding particles. These materials can be enhanced with greater densities through calendering, creating a permanent bond between the fiber structures. Nomex sheets excel in high-temperature applications, providing dielectric strength and resistance to chemicals. They can be used as-is or converted into finished cut products.
Why use Nomex Sheets?
Customers often choose Nomex for various applications, particularly in electrical insulation for its ability to perform in extreme temperatures. Nomex components effectively restrict electric current flow, safeguarding conductors during installation, repairs, or device use. Nomex insulation also prevents electrical arcing, reducing electric shock and fire risks. It boasts high temperature resistance, chemical resilience, electrical insulation, and flame retardancy.
Differences Between Nomex Board and Nomex Paper
Nomex boards, with superior rigidity and thickness compared to paper, excel in thermal and mechanical aspects. These sheets, up to 6m x 3m, come in three densities, ideal for crafting finished components using saws or presses.
Nomex papers, flexible and robust, exist in continuous rolls from 0.05mm to 0.76mm thicknesses, with variations based on the chosen Nomex paper type. Nomex offers diverse properties, including mechanical strength, flame and corona resistance, and crucially, electrical insulation. Paper variants are softer, more flexible, and suitable for cushioning.
Other Types of Electrical Insulation Materials Available
At Advanced Seals & Gaskets, we collaborate with numerous material manufacturers, offering diverse choices for a multitude of applications. Some of our most sought-after electrical insulation materials include:
1. Epoxy Glass: A green material with excellent mechanical strength, chemical resistance, electrical properties, and low moisture absorption. It operates within a temperature range of up to +120℃.
2. Kapton: A polyamide film renowned for its mechanical and tear strength, chemical, electrical, and thermal attributes, suitable for extreme environments.
3. Leatheroid: A grey/blue paper gasket material used in the electrical industry to insulate hot elements.
4. MICA: A mineral-based sheeting material with exceptional mechanical performance, chemical resistance, and electrical and thermal insulation properties, ideal for high-temperature applications (up to 1000℃).
5. MYLAR: An extremely robust, flexible polyester film providing excellent insulation, dielectric strength, and moisture resistance.
6. Presspahn: A brown material made from kraft wood pulp, known for its outstanding physical and mechanical properties, typically used for electrical insulation.
7. SRBF: A resin-bonded fiber material known for its toughness, rigidity, and an operating temperature of 120℃, with low water absorption and resistance to wear, impact, and chemicals.
8. SRBP (Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper): Crafted from layers of paper and synthetic resins, this material is suitable for high and medium voltage applications, boasting good mechanical and excellent electrical insulation properties, along with low water absorption.
9. Valox: An outstanding electrical insulation material with flame retardant properties.
10. PTFE: A non-conductive plastic material used to create electrical insulation sheets, well-suited for high-temperature applications due to its high melting temperature. It exhibits excellent dielectric properties and is commonly used in circuit boards.
11. PVC: A robust, lightweight material resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and moisture. It offers good dielectric strength, making it ideal for electrical insulation applications.
Benefits of Using Nomex
- Self-extinguishing
- Tear resistant
- Wide operating temperature range of –196 to +300°C
- Formable
- Radiation resistant
- Non-toxic
- Electrical insulation
Advantages of Using Nomex Sheets
Nomex sheets provide numerous advantages, including durability and exceptional properties that safeguard products and equipment from extreme heat and electrical damage, resulting in cost savings. Components cut from Nomex sheets can operate in temperatures ranging from -196°C to over 300°C, offering resistance to solvents, acids, alkalis, radiation, corona waste, fungus, and self-extinguishing capabilities. They are also suitable for environments exposed to oils, resins, and refrigerants. Available in various densities, thicknesses, and compounds, Nomex sheets offer varying levels of resistance. Due to its flame, chemical, heat, and radiation resistance, coupled with robust physical properties, Nomex finds applications in military, aerospace, and automotive industries.
Popular Applications for Nomex
- Electrical insulation of transformers, generators, electric vehicle motors, or wind turbine systems
- Electrical insulation in electronics
- Thermal protection in EV batteries
- Within fire fighting equipment
- Nomex is used in industrial applications as a filter in exhaust filtration systems,to deal with hot gas emissions found in asphalt plants, cement plants, steel smelting facilities, and non-ferrous metal production facilities
- Thermal barriers
- Gaskets
- Noise and vibration dampening
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