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Description / Abstract:
INTRODUCTION
This report on the thermal aging of industrial thermosetting
laminates is based on a test program carried out at the NEMA
Industrial Laminate Research and Development Facility at the
University of Delaware, in Cooperation with Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) to determine the relative thermal indices
(general) temperature ratings of industrial laminate sheets, rods,
and tubes (rolled and molded).
A basic objective of this program was to develop engineering
information which would assist the user in the selection of the
proper grade of thermosetting industrial laminate best suited for
use in electrical insulation systems and products that may operate
at higher than room temperatures. Heretofore, the design engineer
has not had such industry infomation available based on actual
tests.
All characteristic measurements were made under standard
laboratory conditions and are not necessarily indicative of
characteristics of the material at an elevated temperature.
An additional objective of the program was to provide basic
engineering data from which UL could more readily grant:
a. Recognition of individual industrial laminate grades
b. Listing of end-use products incorporating industrial laminate
as a component material
To design engineers and users of industrial laminates who submit
end products for UL listing, this means that additional testing
costs may be reduced or eliminated and that the time needed for
listing will be greatly shortened.