Electrical Insulating and Vulcanized Fiber / Fishpaper Alternative Materials

A cutting edge Philadelphia gasket manufacturer / die cutter, Atlantic Gasket Corporation, supplies electrical insulating and Vulcanized Fiber / Fishpaper alternative materials to produce die cut parts, gaskets and seals, and other products used in many automotive, electrical, and mechanical applications, as well as in lighting fixtures, transformers, and many small appliances. Our relationship with Windsor-Stevens, Inc., a leading material manufacturer, allows us to supply our customers with six different electrical insulation and specialty fiberboards, each manufactured in a multi-ply construction from unbleached Kraft pulp. Strong, lightweight, and tear-resistant, our electrical insulating and Vulcanized Fiber / Fishpaper alternative materials can utilize one or any combination of our in-house manufacturing capabilities from engineering, design, to die-cutting, waterjet cutting, fabrication, laminating, and slitting. Read on to find out what material choices are available for your end application.

Material Properties Applications
VHR-115
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from unbleached Kraft pulp and acrylic polymer.

Excellent mechanical and dielectric strengths, low water absorption, and is free of conducting particles

Meets the specifications for electrical grade Vulcanized fiber and is an excellent alternative to Fishpaper

UL 94HB Approved Available in thicknesses of .010", .015", .020", .025", .031", and .062"

 Used in many coil, transformer, motor, electrical hardware, electronic and lighting fixture applications
Ragtex
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from a blend of 50% unbleached Kraft pulp and 50% cotton rag fibers.

Excellent dielectric and mechanical strength with exceptional formability, and is free of conducting particles

Available in thicknesses of .005", .007", .010", .015", .020", and .031"

 Used for transformer insulation, barrier insulation, appliances, electrical hardware, gaskets, and seals
Hitex
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from 100% unbleached Kraft wood pulp.

Excellent dielectric and mechanical strength with low water absorption, and is free of conducting particles

UL 94HB Approved

Available in thicknesses of .007", .010", .015", .020", .025", and .031"

 Used in many coil, transformer, motor, electrical hardware and electronic applications
Kraft Insulation
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from an electrical grade, unbleached Kraft wood pulp.

High dielectric strength and purity

Conforms to ASTM D1305 Type 4

Available in thicknesses of .007", .010", .015", .020", .031", and .040"

 Used in transformers and capacitors
E-FR
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from 100% unbleached Kraft wood pulp.

Good mechanical strength, punchability, and foldability with flame retardant and electrical insulation properties

UL 94V-0 Approved

Available in thicknesses of .010", .015", .020", .025", and .031"

UL 94HB Approved

Used in applications that require flame retardant properties
FRP
This material is produced in multi-ply construction from unbleached Kraft pulp.

Good mechanical strength, punchability, and foldability with fire resistant and electrical insulation properties

UL 94V-0 Approved

Available in thicknesses of .010", .015", .020", .025", and .031"

 Used as a secondary insulation for fire-resistant applications, such as microwave ovens, appliances, televisions, copiers, smoke and fire alarms, computers, and more

All of the materials listed above can be supplied with or without an adhesive backing in full rolls 28" wide, slit to narrow rolls, or die cut to your exact requirements. To find out if our electrical insulating and Vulcanized Fiber / Fishpaper alternative materials are suitable for your gaskets, seals or another type of die cut part, call us toll free at 800-229-8881 or 215-533-6400 and speak with a member of our sales department or email us at sales@atlanticgasket.com. To receive a quotation, fill out and submit a Request a Quote form or to receive a sample, complete a Request a Sample form and we’ll process your requests right away.