Electrical insulation properties acetal resins

The electrical insulation properties of the acetal resins may be described as good but not particularly outstanding. There are available alternative materials which are better insulators and are also less expensive. There are, however, applications where impact toughness and rigidity are required in addition to good electrical insulation characteristics, and in these instances acetal resins would be considered. Table 19.3 lists some of the more important electrical characteristics of Delrin acetal resin. Data for the trioxane-based copolymer resin (e.g. Celcon) are virtually identical. 

Uses In polyvinyl acetate to improve fiber-tear properties plasticizer for polystyrene in epoxy resins and polyvinyl acetate to improve adhesion and resistance to chemical attack as an insulator fluid for electric condensers and as an additive in very high pressure lubricants. In fluorescent and high-intensity discharge ballasts manufactured prior to 1979 (U.S. EPA, 1998). 

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