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Resin Systems RS-2240

RS2240 is a castable, filled epoxy resin specifically designed for high voltage insulator applications. This material provides excellent electrical grade insulation properties, high mechanical properties, and superior resistance to chemicals including concentrated acids, and mild alkalines. This material also offers superior arc resistance as compared to standard electrical grade epoxy materials. In addition, this material is non-flammable and meets UL94V-0 requirements.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Processing Methods: Casting

End Uses: High Voltage Insulation

Flexural Strength: 55.12 - 55.12 MPa

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    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Density0.065lbs/in³
    Tensile Strength5,000 (3.5)psi (kg/mm²)
    Flexural Strength8,000 (5.6)psi (kg/mm²)
    Compression Strength15,000 (10.6)psi (kg/mm²)
    Elastic Modulus1.4 (980)Msi (kg/mm²)
    Thermal Expansion18×10⁻⁶ (32.4×10⁻⁶)in/in/°F (cm/cm/°C)
    Dielectric Strengthmin. 475 (min. 18.7)V/Mil (KV/mm)
    Arc Resistance190seconds
    Dielectric Constant (at 60 Hz)5.2
    Dissipation Factor (at 60 Hz)0.03
    Volume Resistivity (at 77°F)1×10¹⁶ohm-cm
    Water Absorption0.0005
    Heat Distortion Temperature220 (105)°F (°C)
    Thermal Conductivity0.8W/(m⋅K)
    Outgassing (Total Mass Loss)0.0021
    Outgassing (Collected Volatile Condensable Material)0.0001
    Outgassing (Water Vapour Release)0.0011

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