Class H Epoxy Saturant Now Available in Red
Astro 6415 RED
Features
- Long Working ‘Pot Life’
- Very Low Viscosity for Efficient Saturation
- Class H Thermal Index
- Excellent Mechanical Strength
- Long Shelf Life
Uses
- Saturating cording & stranding for ties and structural supports.
- Adhering layers of woven glass, fabrics, and mica paper insulation.
- Insulating and consolidating electrical laminates and assemblies.
What is Astro 6415 RED?
Astro 6415 Red is a low-viscosity epoxy saturant engineered for high-temperature electrical insulation and composite applications. This Class H bonding and insulating resin is designed for continuous operation up to 180°C and cures to a tough, mechanically robust solid that reinforces and consolidates porous substrates.
Based on the proven Astro 6415 chemistry, the red-tinted version enhances visual inspection during application while maintaining the same performance in saturation, bonding, and thermal stability.
When should Astro 6415 Red be used?
- when a Class H epoxy saturant is required for electrical insulation systems
- when complete wet-out of porous substrates like glass, mica, or carbon is critical
- when extended working time is needed for generator winding or coil processing
- when visual confirmation of saturation improves quality control
- when compatibility with red insulation coatings is desired
Key properties of Astro 6415 Red
- Class H insulation resin (180°C thermal rating)
- Very low viscosity for deep substrate penetration and efficient saturation
- Long working (pot) life for large or complex applications
- High mechanical strength for reinforced electrical assemblies
- Long shelf life (up to 2 years at room temperature)
- Non-CMR formulation profile
- Red tint for improved visibility during saturation and processing
Typical applications
Astro 6415 Red is a versatile epoxy saturant used in generator winding resin systems, motor insulation, and high-performance composites. Typical applications include saturating cording and stranding for mechanical ties, bonding woven glass and mica insulation, and consolidating electrical laminates.
It is widely used in generator manufacturing and rewind operations across steam, hydroelectric, and wind turbine systems, as well as in electric motors and composite structures requiring high-temperature mechanical reinforcement.
About the Company
Astro Chemical is a leader in the development and manufacture of highly formulated, specialized epoxy and related chemistries for application as coatings, adhesives, saturants, and encapsulation compounds. Primary markets for our products include the large power generation equipment, large motor, electronics, composites, electrical components, and general maintenance & repair industries. Our product offering ranges from high temperature adhesives where structural and mechanical properties are critical, to high voltage materials requiring specific electrically insulating or conductive properties, high thermal rating, as well as mechanical and adhesive performance at high temperature.
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