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Phlogopite and muscovite mica tubes are widely used in electrical applications due to their excellent thermal and electrical insulating properties. Here’s a detailed overview of their benefits, features, and specific applications for electric components.
High Temperature Resistance: Both phlogopite and muscovite mica can withstand high temperatures, with phlogopite able to endure temperatures up to 1000°C (1832°F) and muscovite up to 500°C (932°F). This makes them suitable for demanding electrical environments.
Excellent Electrical Insulation: Mica provides outstanding electrical insulation, effectively preventing short circuits and ensuring safe operation of electrical components.
Chemical Resistance: These mica types are resistant to a variety of chemicals, enhancing their durability in harsh environments.
Lightweight and Flexible: Mica tubes are lightweight and can be easily shaped or cut, making them adaptable for various applications.
Non-combustible: Both types of mica are non-combustible, adding a layer of safety in high-temperature applications.
Phlogopite and muscovite mica tubes are crucial in the electrical industry, providing reliable insulation and protection for various components. Their unique properties make them indispensable in applications that require high temperature resistance, electrical safety, and durability. By using mica tubes, manufacturers can enhance the performance and longevity of electrical devices and systems.
What are mica tubes?
YT MICA produce rigid mica tubes. They are manufactured from muscovite and phlogopite.The muscovite grade has a white colouration while phlogopite grade is green. These mica tubes provide outstanding electric insulation, as well as wielding micas’ high heat resistance properties.
The bonding process used to manufacture mica tubes ensures they have outstanding insulation capabilities. This process is done by using mica and bonding it with a separate resin-based substance, silicone.
The mica tubes themselves are lightweight, helping logistically with transportation as well as functionally during installation and use. That being said, they retain their durability, combining electrical and mechanical strength. Therefore mica tubes are rigid, yet adaptable.
They are available in a range of lengths, diameters, and thickness. In terms of size, they can be individually produced to specification, making them incredibly useful for a variety of applications, including electric arc furnaces, tooling and electrical appliances.
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Phlogopite mica sheet | ||
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Properties | Description | Units |
Color | Golden | / |
Thickness | 1.5 | mm |
Density | 1.6—2.5 | g/m² |
Yield strength | ≥100 | Mpa |
Dielectric strength | ≥15 | kv/mm |
Resistivity | ≥1.0*10^10 | MΩ·m |
moisture absorption | ≤1.5 | % |
thermal conductivity | ≤0.4 | W/m·K |
Flame retardance | V0 | / |
Fire resistance | 1000℃ fire not burn through within 5 mins | / |
YT MICA fully implement the ISO 9001-2015 quality system operation,as a stan- dardization of internal management,strengthen the system building an important measure.A strict quality control system has been established,from raw materials, processes, finished products inspection,to ensure that every link in the production process is strictly in accordance with the standards for testing.
YT Mica has equipped with various fire-resistant testing devices and can assist customers in developing fire-resistant cable products according to different standards of various countries, providing one-stop solution service.
1. According to different requirements, we have compiled a total of 64 testing items for mica products, including physical properties, electrical properties, thermal properties, aging properties, and flame retardant properties, which basically cover all the requirements for mica performance testing;
2. At present, YT MICA is capable to detect 50 items of the testings and provide theoretical support quickly for different application scenarios of mica products.
Yitian Mica has obtained 5 invention patents, 21 practical patents, 20 software registration rights, and 3 trademarks. More intellectual property rights has been applied for verification.
YTMICA 5 invention patents:
a mica insulation material for battery cells and its processing & application.
a squeeze-resistant fireproof mica tape for power batteries and its processing & application.
high-temperature resistant mica tape & mica thermal insulation parts and their production methods.
a processing method for fire-resistant mica tape.
a fire-resistant insulation tape for optical cables.
System certifications obtained:
ISO9001 Quality Management System Certificate
ISO14001 Environmental Management System Certificate
ISO45001 Certificate of Occupational Health&Safety Management
IATF 16949 Quality Management System certificate
SA8000 Social Responsibility Management System Certificate
YT Mica has a dedicated R&D department working on innovations and the development of your projects. It is our longstanding experience with processing natural mica that allows us to provide tailor-made solutions for our end customers. Our product development and application engineering specialists will be in close cooperation with our customers to identify their needs and meet their specific requirements. If we don't have an immediate solution for you, our R&D department will work with you to develop and deliver the best possible solution that will meet your needs.
We have invested and developed expertise in machining, drilling, cutting, sawing and punching, thermal pressing/stamping our products to provide the best solutions to our customers. From our home made mica sheets we can manufacture pieces according to your technical specifications.
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