Typical Applications Utility transformers   Product Description Thermal Class:    180° (copper)                                   200° (aluminum) Magneflex features copper or aluminum conductors insulated with a high temperature engineered resin.  The advanced polymer coatings have been very successful in transformer applications. Provides uniformity of insulation thickness Excellent resistance to stress cracking Excellent dielectric properties Up to 100% reduction in test failures Increased winding speeds Lower water absorption Lower total unit cost Extremely durable Easy to strip Availability:   Round       Copper/Aluminum          2 - 8 AWG  Rectangular   Copper/Aluminum       Min Width .080"   Max Width .750"   Min Thickness .050"   Max Thickness .250"         Edge Contours: Radius corner, Full round.        Typical Properties All values noted are typical and actual properties of individual lots will vary within specification limits. THERMAL   Glass Transition Temperature 220°C/428°F Continuous Operating Temperature 180°C/356°F Thermal Conductivity 2.42 Btu-in/hr-ft2 °F 0.35W/mk Heat Shock Pass 15% Elongation @ 220°C Pass 30% Elongation @ 220°C   MECHANICAL  Tensile Strength 10.1 ksi  70 MPa Flexibility - Elongation without cracking 15% Flexural Modulus 350 ksi 2,400 MPa   ELECTRICAL  Dielectric Breakdown 9-17 kV @ 5-9 mil (0.127-0.229mm) per side Dielectric Constant 3.45 @ 1kHz Dissipation Factor typically < 0.6% at 180°C @ 1kHz Volume Resistivity  >1015 ohm-cm CHEMICAL  Specific Gravity:  1.29  Water Absorption:  0.37% Insulation Thickness:  4-10 mils/0.1016-0.254 mm