Paper tubing has a lot of material choices with Nomex® among them. When temperature concerns are top-most when looking for an insulator,
Nomex® tubing is the material for you.
Description of Nomex®
Nomex® tubing is a polyamide paper tube exhibiting superb high-temperature properties up to 220 degrees Celsius, and dielectric properties of 720 VPM min. with 50% humidity. It also has a dielectric constant at 1,000 Hz of 2.9.
Product Specifications Available
Nomex® paper tubing fabricated by PPG is produced within the following parameters:
- ID: 18 Ga. (0.046” to 1.625”) with tolerance =/- 0.005”
- Wall thickness: 0.004” to 0.006” (Equal parts of Nomex® and NS PET, either 0.002” each or 0.003” each)
- Lengths: Up to 36”
Typical Applications
Nomex® is an excellent insulator in high temperature situations where flame retardant properties are required.
- Transformer forms
- Continuous run motors
- Heat insulator and shielding
- Flame-proofing applications, and more…
Contact PPG with your paper Nomex® tubing design ideas and we will work together to create the best suited solution for you.