Best Practices

Helical Coil Bond Strength Testing for Long-Term Reliability Key testing for VPI systems involves electrical, thermal, and mechanical assessments at elevated temperatures.  These properties are critical to the long-term performance and reliability of high-voltage rotating equipment.  Astro 5201 is a VPI […]

Why Waterborne Insulating Coatings Are a Smart Choice for High Voltage Equipment New water-based paints feature uncompromising dielectric, thermal, and mechanical performance. Operator-friendly: Solvent-free for better environmental, health and safety properties. Astro 4800’s non-hazardous shipping

Astro Chemical’s Guide to Choosing the Right Saturating Resin  Astro offers a series of low viscosity, 100% solids, room temperature cured epoxy resin systems designed for saturation, consolidation and impregnation of various substrates and composites

The working life (AKA “pot life”) of a room temperature curing epoxy is determined by the chemistry of the system and can be greatly influenced by several factors including mass, ambient conditions, and even proper

This article explores the various ways the electro-mechanical industry approaches thermal classification, with a specific focus on insulation materials. We examine relevant industry standards from organizations such as NEMA, IEEE, IEC, UL, and ASTM. Additionally,

When it comes to using room temperature curing products, it is important to consider the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on the curing process.

Proper storage conditions are crucial to maintaining the quality and optimal shelf-life of a coating, adhesive, saturant or encapsulant.  Shelf-life can be defined as the period of time a product may be stored and remain