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WE
ENABLE
ENERGY
As one of the oldest industrial companies in Switzerland,
founded in 1803, we focus on products and systems for
power generation, transmission and distribution, rotating
machines and mechanical engineering. Von Roll is the
global market leader for insulation products and the only
company to offer the complete range of insulation prod-
ucts, composites, consulting, tests and services for the
electrotechnical industry.
AN ENDLESS VARIETY
OF COMPOSITES
From mica, glass, synthetic fibers, natural reinforcement, polyester to high-temperatureresis-
tant resin systems: many combinations are possible. The wide variety of attributes, com-
bined with the experience and technology of our machining centers, allows us to offer you
the perfect solution. We can supply machined parts from customers’ drawings, ready-made
to be incorporated into many types of applications.
The selection and adapted formulation of resins, and the way in which they are combined
with the various reinforcement layers available, enable a wide range of industrial composites
to be created, each with different mechanical, electrical and thermal properties.
PREPREGS
Von Roll has a broad portfolio of pre-impregnated laminates with specific properties for a
wide range of industrial applications. This includes standard qualities as well as highly
specific solutions for special requirements.
Prepregs
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SHEETS
The following table provides a general overview and some highlights of our mica laminates:
Sheet size
Product Rein- Heat Thicknesses
name Type Matrix forcement Standards resistance °C mm Highlights Main applications
Rigid
Heating resistance
IEC 1200 0/+2 x Excellent thermal supports and
Heater Sili-
41610 Muscovite 60371-3-3 600°C 1000 0/+2 properties UL94 V-0 insulation in house-
Samicanite® cone
HP 5 0.2 to 2.0 UL file E 332023 hold and industrial
appliances
Heating resistance
IEC 1200 0/+2 x Excellent thermal supports and
Heater Sili-
41620 Phlogopite 60371-3-3 600°C 1000 0/+2 properties UL94 V-0 insulation in house-
Samicanite® cone
HP 5 0.2 to 2.0 UL file E 332023 hold and industrial
appliances
Flexible
Rolls of
25000 x
1000/0.27
Thermal and
and 0.40
Miglasil® Sili- Up to Pure mica + silicone electrical shield in
362.50 Phlogopite - sheets 570 x
range cone 1200°C binder heating and indus-
1020 or 1500
trial appliances
x 1000
0.70/1.0/1.5/
2.0 thick
High-performance glass fabric laminates for electrical and mechanical engineering applications
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Composition
Mechanical characteristics
Flexural strength
MPa ISO 178 450 400 500
at 23˚C flatwise
Flexural strength
MPa ISO 178 - 200 -
at 150˚C flatwise
Flexural strength
MPa ISO 178 - - -
at 200˚C flatwise
Edgewise
notched impact kJ/m² ISO 179 60 65 70
strength Charpy
Tensile strength
MPa ISO 527 300 300 300
// at 23˚C
Compressive
strength at 23˚C MPa ISO 604 480 500 500
flatwise
Electrical characteristics
Insulation
resistance
MOhm IEC 60167 106 106 106
(after immersion
in water)
Edgewise break-
down voltage
kV IEC 60243-1 80 80 80
(taper pin
electrodes)
Flatwise break-
kV/mm IEC 60243-1 18 20 18
down voltage
Comparative
V IEC 60112 350 180 250
tracking index
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Physical characteristics
Temperature
°C IEC 60216 130 155 130
index
Coefficient of
10 -6 / K DIN 53752 15 15 15
linear expansion //
Synthetic fiber laminates are used to make slides in high-performance rotary vacuum pumps
and compressors, glide rods and friction discs – as well as operating rods in SF-6 circuit
breakers, and wherever a high modulus of elasticity in tension is required.
Resistant in SF-6
Epoxy and 1170 x 1070 Switch- environment, good
Polyfibrite® 2.0 to 50 150°C
polyester fabric 2070 x 1070 gears electrical properties,
low density
Synthetic fiber laminates Vacuum pump containing synthetic fiber laminate slides
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To select the appropriate grade of Durapol® laminate, various electrical and mechanical
requirements have to be taken into account as well as expected life span and safety factors.
Durapol® laminates are widely used in the electro-mechanical industries. Von Roll has also
developed special qualities for thermal protection applications. The products are attractive
both for their good mechanical and electrical properties, and their resistance against corro-
sion at high-temperature levels.
SMC LAMINATES
The following table shows comparative values for a selected list of Durapol® grades
which have been tested in our laboratories and used successfully.
Composition
Chopped glass
Reinforcement Chopped glass fibers + roving
fibers
Mechanical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Insulation resistance
MOhm IEC 60167 105 105
(after immersion in water)
Physical characteristics
UL files E85364
Mechanical proper-
Dimensional stability,
ties, 94V-0 halo-
Highlights halogen-free
gen-free EN 45545
94V-0
approved
Machined parts made from Canevasite® substantially extend the life of machines and
mechanically stressed components, thereby resulting in excellent cost savings.
The Dellite® range encompasses a group of cellulose paper-based laminates that are either
phenolic- or epoxy-bonded. All of these laminates comply with precise standards and/or
specific requirements such as flame retardancy or high-tension resistance. Besides the
well-known standard grades, we offer several special grades.
Composition
Phenolic +
Matrix Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic
Teflon
Cotton batiste
Reinforcement Cotton fabric Cotton fabric Cotton fabric Paper Paper
fabric
IEC 60893 PF CC 201 similar PF CC 204 PF CC 203 PF CC 305 PF CP 206 similar PF CP 205
Standards
NEMA LI-1 - LE - - XXXPC similar FR-2
Color Black Brown Light beige Brown Yellow brown Light brown
2000 x 1000
Form of delivery 1150 x 1050 1150 x 1050 1000 x 1000 1170 x 1070 1070 x 1070
1000 x 1000
(mm) 0.2 to 10 0.2 to 10 0.2 to 100 0.3 to 10 0.3 to 10
0.3 to 100
Mechanical characteristics
Flexural strength
MPa ISO 178 133 130 135 135 180 120
at 23°C flatwise
Edgewise notched
impact kJ/m2 ISO 179 14 - - - - 4
strength Charpy
Tensile strength // at
MPa ISO 527 82 85 80 85 100 70
23°C
Compressive
strength at 23°C MPa ISO 604 270 300 250 340 - -
flatwise
Electrical characteristics
Insulation resistance
(after immersion in MOhm IEC 60167 - 105 - - 102 105
water)
Edgewise breakdown
voltage (taper pin kV IEC 60243-1 - 12 - 15 50 35
electrodes)
Flatwise breakdown
kV/mm IEC 60243-1 - 2 - 2.25 10 10
voltage
Comparative
V IEC 60112 - 150 - - 250 200
tracking index
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Physical characteristics
Density g/cm3 ISO 1183 1.37 1.34 1.45 1.30 1.34 1.39
Temperature index
°C IEC 60216 120 120 120 120 120 105
(TI)
Coefficient of
10 -6 / K DIN 53752 18 18 18 - 20 20
linear expansion
Excellent
Special grade
Good wear Self-lubricating mechanical
for potentiome- Flame-retar-
Low friction resistance for features, for properties,
ter, cold dant, cold
Highlights coefficient lamellas in air lamellas in air suitable for
punchable, punchable,
0.17 motors, friction motors, friction fine machining,
short term up to UL94V-0 listed
coefficient 0.25 coefficient 0.15 friction
200°C
coefficient 0.20
MICA LAMINATES
Mica is a mineral raw material with outstanding dielectric, thermal and physical pro- perties.
Von Roll developed the technique of converting high-grade mica into mica paper under the
registered trade name Samica® based either on muscovite or phlogopite. Mica paper Samica®
is then impregnated with an appropriate bonding resin and heat-pressed to be consolidated
into Samicanite® laminates.
The various types of paper and the different resins and fillers enable Von Roll to achieve the
particular properties of mica paper laminates, which are characterized by excellent electrical,
mechanical and thermal properties.
Typical applications include electrical engineering, electrical engineering, metal smelters and
foundries, presses, automotive industry and the household appliances industry such as micro-
wave ovens. Von Roll supplies various state-of-the-art products from mica paper sheets and
tubes up to ready-to-use machined parts.
Mica
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SPECIALTIES
Von Roll offers a variety of composites based on various reinforcement materials – aramid, carbon,
cotton and glass fabric – and resin systems with or without additive that are manufactured in a special
process and can be delivered to many industrial segments.
U AND L PROFILES
U and L profiles are high-performance machined components for use in rotors of large generators,
in stators of large traction motors and windmills.
Tensile strength ISO 527 R;M / 23°C / 50% MPa 400 300 -
Flatwise flexural
ISO 178 R;M / 23°C / 50% MPa 500 Above 300 Above 550
strength at 23°C
Flatwise flexural
ISO 178 R;M / 155°C ≤ 20% MPa 300 Above 200 Above 275
strength at 155°C
Flatwise compressive
ISO 604 R;M / 23°C / 50% MPa 400 350 -
strength at 23°C
Flatwise shearing
IEC 60893-2 R;M / 23°C / 50% MPa 150 150 -
strength
Electrical characteristics
1h / 105°C ≤ 20%
Proof tracking index IEC 60112 V 400 400 -
M / 23°C / 50%
1h / 105°C ≤ 20%
Volume resistivity IEC 93 kOhm.cm2/cm 1E11 1E11 2 to 20
M / 23°C / 50%
1h / 105°C ≤ 20%
Surface resistivity IEC 93 kOhm.cm2/cm 1E9 1E9 1 to 50
M / 23°C / 50%
Density ISO 1183 R;M / 23°C / 50% g/cm3 1.9 +/– 0.1 1.7 +/– 0.1 1.9 +/– 0.1
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Nomex is a registered trade mark of Dupont®
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MAGNETIC PRODUCTS
Von Roll also proposes Vetroferrit®, a special laminate based on epoxy resin and glass fabric
with high content of iron powder for use as magnetic wedges in low- and high-voltage rotating
machines to improve the electro-magnetic performance. Vetroferrit® is available in a standard
and in a class H version, and could be delivered in cut to size panels or in machined slot
wedges according to drawing.
Carbon doctor blades in roll strips Doctor blades are used in the paper industry
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Epoxy+
Duratex® -D T - - Cotton 2.6 1400 1000
PTFE
Vetronite® EGS 102 T G-10 EP GC 21 Epoxy Glass fabric 3.5 1400 1200
Tubes and cylinders are used in various fields of application depending on their specific characteristics and
properties. They can be found in machinery and equipment, transformers, rotating machines. Tubes are used
in large quantities for the manufacture of cage-bearing equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic apparatus, and
various other engineering equipments and as coils/bobbins for paper, textile and foil production.
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MACHINED PARTS
Our extensive mechanical processing capabilities and manufacturing processes also enable
us to offer you finished components with the highest quality standards in small and large
series. The variety of possible combinations of substrates and resins guarantees that we can
offer the material that promises the best results in your application.
Our excellent materials science and state-of-the-art equipment enable us not only to manu-
facture semi-finished products, but also to offer finished components as a full service to
you after finishing and testing steps.
We will be happy to advise you on manufacturing tolerances and help you develop your
components and define the tolerances required for your application.
PROTOTYPING
From the start of your project, we can support you in the selection or development of the
material you need, through prototype construction to series production. In the process, we
can use 3D printing technology to create prototypes for the mechanical fit in your assembly.
In parallel, our experts advise you on selecting the right material from our wide range of
composite materials. Once the component shape and material selection are made, we
produce prototypes for you in small batches. We test these directly in our laboratories to
ensure that they meet your specifications or deliver them directly to you.
TESTING
Materials and systems have to be tested in order to ensure the requested specifications
concerning mechanical, electrical and thermal characteristics.
At Von Roll HV laboratories we are able to test our customers’ materials and systems
according to IEC, UL and other specifications.
Training courses
TRAINING
For a number of years we have been offering a unique program of high-voltage insulation
training within our Von Roll Corporate University. The objectives of this program are:
WE ENABLE ENERGY
Von Roll is the sole full-range supplier of materials and systems for the insulation
of electrical machines as well as high-performance products for various high-tech industries.
Mica Flexibles
All materials related to high-voltage insula- Insulating flexible materials for low-voltage
tion. Von Roll’s commitment to mica starts applications.
with mining and ends with finished tapes.
Cables Testing
Mica tapes for fire-resistant cables. Von Roll Von Roll provides electrical, thermal and
provides a wide range of products that are mechanical testing of individual materials as
ideally suited to all commonly used standards. well as complete insulating systems.
Resins Training
Impregnation resins for high- and low-volt- Von Roll Corporate University provides a
age, potting resins, casting resins, as well training program in high- and low-voltage
as encapsulating and conformal coatings. insulation for its customers.
Composites
Engineered materials made from a resin
and a support structure with distinct physical,
thermal and electrical properties. They can be
molded, machined or semi-finished.
Von Roll’s business portfolio is divided into the following businesses: Von Roll Insulation offers
electrical insulation products, systems and services for generators, high- and low-voltage motors,
transformers and other applications. Von Roll Composites produces composite materials and parts
for a variety of industrial equipment.
CONTACT US:
EUROPE
AMERICA
ASIA/PACIFIC
Von Roll Asia Pte Ltd. Von Roll Shanghai Co., Ltd. Von Roll India Pvt Ltd.
6 Serangoon North Avenue 5 Unit C, No.1235, Minqiang Road 15/1/2, 20/1B,
#03-01 Songjiang District Kempalinganahalli
Singapore 554910 Shanghai, 201612 NH-48,Kunigal Road,
Singapore China Nelamangala
P +65 6556 4788 P +86 21 6768 7020 Bangalore-562123
F +65 6556 4959 F +86 21 5768 7891 India
cs.asia@vonroll.com cs.asia.china@vonroll.com P +91 80 230 87 700
cs.asia.india@vonroll.com