RAGTEX
Ideal For Barrier Insulation, Electrical Applications
Ideal For Barrier Insulation, Electrical Applications
Ragtex is cotton rag and Kraft combination for electrical insulation. Laminate for motor slot, electrical hardware and transformer insulation as well as gasketry. It works excellently as a laminate with mylar and other plastic materials.
Windsor Stevens Ragtex is a dense, rigid material produced in multi-ply construction from a blend of unbleached Kraft pulp and cotton rag fibers. Ragtex is free of conducting particles, chemical impurities and foreign matter. Ragtex has excellent dielectric and mechanical strength with excellent formability.
Electrical insulation supplier Windsor Stevens’ Ragtex can be used in transformer insulation, barrier insulation, appliances, electrical hardware, gaskets and slot insulation.
PHYSICAL, ELECTRICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
| Fiber Content | 50% Kraft Pulp |
| Cotton Rag Fiber | 50% Cotton Rag Fibers |
| Ash Content (Max.) | .75% |
| pH Water Extract | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Moisture Content | 7.0% Avg. |
| Standard Thickness, ± 7% | Inches | .005 | .007 | .010 | .015 | .020 | .031 |
| Apparent Density, (Air Dry) ± 7% | g/cc | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 |
| Weight, (Air Dry) ± 7% | lbs./sq. ft. | .028 | .038 | .054 | .082 | .109 | .169 |
| Tensile Strength, (Avg.) | MD lbs./.in. | 75 | 135 | 195 | 340 | 500 | 700 |
| CMD | 20 | 25 | 50 | 75 | 85 | 140 | |
| Burst Strength, (Avg.) | lbs./sq. in. | 90 | 120 | 185 | 320 | 440 | 580 |
| Tear Strength, (Avg.) grams | MD | 150 | 180 | 270 | 475 | 650 | 1000 |
| CMD | 240 | 300 | 450 | 800 | 975 | 1200 | |
| Dielectic Strength, Air, AC, 25˚C (Avg.) ± 7% | volts/mil | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 | 275 |
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“Values shown are typical, are not guaranteed, nor to be used for specifications without approval.”
NOTICE: The above information and data are believed to be accurate and reliable. Windsor Stevens assumes no responsibility for end-use applications and no performance warranty is expressed or implied.