Stamped parts from Formex and Statex foils
Ahlhorn | 26.01.2011/XNUMX/XNUMX
the dr Dietrich Müller GmbH has expanded its range of materials to include Formex and Statex films from ITW Formex.
the dr Dietrich Müller GmbH, the leading processor of electrical insulating materials, thermally conductive products, seals and technical foils, has its range of materials for everything to do with Formex and Statex films of the company ITW Formex.
Formex Polypropylene is a thermoplastic electrical insulation material commonly used in the electronics industry. It is a polypropylene material valued for its excellent electrical insulation, heat resistance and mechanical strength.
One of the most important advantages of Formex polypropylene is its excellent electrical insulation. It has very low conductivity and high dissipation factor, making it an ideal material for insulating electrical conductors in electronic equipment. It can also withstand high voltages and currents, making it ideal for use in electronics.
Another benefit of Formex polypropylene is its heat resistance. It can withstand high temperatures of up to 115°C, making it ideal for use in electronic devices that operate in harsh environments. It is also resistant to chemicals and moisture, making it a reliable material for insulating enclosures in electronics.
Formex Polypropylene is also lightweight and easy to process. It can be made in a variety of shapes and sizes and is easy to cut, drill and shape. This allows it to be incorporated into a variety of electronic device designs and allows for more flexible electronic device design.
Overall, Formex Polypropylene is an important material in the electronics industry due to its excellent electrical insulation, heat resistance, light weight, and resistance to chemicals and moisture.
FORMEX is a flame retardant material with a relatively low specific weight. It replaces various insulating materials made from plastic foils or laminates. Three-dimensional parts can be produced very easily by folding and bending.
All FORMEX materials are self-extinguishing according to UL 94 V-0 (VTM-0 for thinner materials) and UL listed under number E121855.
The material is suitable for use in devices that must meet UL 746C.
The standard types FORMEX-GK are available in thicknesses from 0,127 mm to 3,2 mm. They are temperature resistant in a range from 40 °C to 115 °C. All kinds of Formex sheet meet EU requirements of RoHS and WEEE.
High dielectric strength (e.g. 24,8 kV with a material thickness of 0,43 mm) and low moisture absorption result in high-quality, dimensionally stable insulation for a large number of applications in the electrical and electronics sectors and in power distribution.
Processing of Formex
FORMEX -Materials are easier to process than other flame retardant materials. They are very well suited for constructions with kinked or bent edges, also in the self-adhesive version. As a result, they enable a variety of three-dimensional parts that can often cost-effectively replace heavier metal constructions or expensive injection molded parts.
Computer technology, monitors, printers, peripheral devices, consumer electronics
- laminated together with metal foil as EMC/EMI shielding
- in black version also as a light-tight cover for housing slots
- Insulation between motherboard and metal case
- Isolation between expansion cards
- Printed with connection instructions
Formex in lighting applications
- Various applications as insulating stampings in emergency lighting, signs and street lighting
- Lampshades
Formex in washing machines, refrigerators, dryers etc.
- as a protective film for the electronics
- as protection against accidental contact with live parts
- as a barrier film against water vapour
- as a splash guard
Formex in power distribution
- Insulation in devices such as circuit breakers, utility meters, control cabinets, meters and switch housings
- Use as insulation between ground and operating voltage.
Formex in busbar applications
- Use as insulation between live parts,
as a cover for unused connections.
Statex films
FORMEX qualities that are antistatic on one side and are used in ESD applications, for example, are available under the STATEX designation.
