PORCELAIN AND STEATITE INSULATOR CHARTS



PORCELAIN INSULATOR PROPERTIES CHART
 
 
Properties Dry process
  Porcelain
Moisture Absorption       1.0%
Specific Gravity       2.40
Max. Operating Temp.     1000°F
Dielectric Strength*    50V/Mil
Impact Strength  2.4inch-Lb.
Compressive Strength   40,000PSI
Flexural Strength    5,000PSI
Tensile Strength    2,500PSI


STEATITE INSULATOR PROPERTIES CHART
 
 
Properties  Grade L3  Grade L5
Moisture Absorption      0.03%      0.02%
Specific Gravity       2.40       2.62
Max. Operating Temp.     1000°C     1000°C
Dielectric Strength*   220V/Mil   250V/Mil
Impact Strength 4.5inch-Lb. 4.7inch-Lb.
Compressive Strength  80,000PSI  85,000PSI
Flexural Strength  18,000PSI  20,000PSI
Tensile Strength   8,500PSI  10,000PSI