Features & Benefits:
1. High mechanical strength and impact resistance
2. Good electrical insulation properties
3. Excellent wear and abrasion resistance
4. Lightweight and resin-free cellulose material
5. Easy to punch, cut, drill, and machine
6. Stable performance under dry operating conditions
Basic Specifications:
| Items |
Unit |
Standard |
Result |
| Thickness |
mm |
0.6±0.05 |
0.634 |
| Density |
g/cm3 |
0.5mm-0.9mm
1.0mm-20mm
2.1mm-5.9mm
≥6.0mm |
≥1.1
≥1.15
≥1.15
≥1.20 |
1.17 |
Breakdown Voltage
(In(23±1)°Ctemperature) |
KV/mm |
0.5mm-0.9mm |
≥6.0 |
一 |
| 1.0mm-20mm |
≥5.0 |
| 2.1mm-5.0mm |
≥3.0 |
| 5.1mm-12.0mm |
≥2.5 |
Cross-section tensile
strength |
kN/m2 |
0.5mm-0.9mm |
MD |
≥5.5X104 |
MD 1.31X105
CMD 6.31X105 |
| CMD |
≥3.5X104 |
| 1.0mm-20mm |
MD |
≥6.0X104 |
| CMD |
≥3.5X104 |
| 2.1mm-3.5mm |
MD |
≥6.0X104 |
| CMD |
≥4.0X104 |
| ≥6.0mm |
MD |
≥5.0X104 |
| CMD |
≥3.0X104 |
| Elongation percentage |
% |
一 |
21 |
| 一 |
26 |
| Volume Resistance |
Q.cm |
≥108 |
1.9×1011 |
| Water Absorption |
% |
≤65 |
82.5 |
| Gluing Coefficient |
N/m |
≥200 |
231 |
| Zinc chloride content |
0.63 |
≤0.20 |
0.07 |
| Moisture content |
0.78 |
6-10 |
6.5 |
| Ash content |
0.9 |
≤25 |
0.59 |
Typical Applications
• Electrical Insulation Washers
Used in motors, transformers, and switchgear assemblies.
• Die-Cut Gaskets and Spacers
Provide electrical isolation and mechanical support.
• Arc Barriers
Prevent electrical arcing in power distribution equipment.
• Mechanical Insulation Components
Used in industrial machinery and electrical assemblies.
• Custom Fabricated Parts
Converted into precision die-cut and CNC-machined components.
Custom Fabrication Capabilities
GBS offers custom converting services for red vulcanized fiber sheets, supporting both prototype and high-volume production.
Capabilities Include:
• Precision Die Cutting
• High-Speed Stamping
• CNC Machining
• Custom Sheet Cutting
• Slitting & Rewinding
• Laminating
• Prototype Sampling
Custom sizes, thicknesses, and fabricated insulation components are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is red vulcanized fiber used for?
A: Commonly used for insulation washers, gaskets, spacers, arc barriers, and other electrical insulation parts.
Q: Can red vulcanized fiber be die cut?
A: Yes. It can be die cut, stamped, CNC machined, and fabricated into custom components.
Q: Is red vulcanized fiber electrically insulating?
A: Yes. It offers excellent electrical insulation and dielectric strength for industrial applications.
Q: What thicknesses are available?
A: Various standard thicknesses are available, with custom sizes and dimensions upon request.
Q: Can you manufacture custom washers and gaskets?
A: Yes. We provide custom die-cut washers, gaskets, spacers, and insulation components based on drawings or samples.