GS-N5 SILICONE RUBBER / FIBERGLASS SLEEVE


Thermal Properties

Operating temperature range  -70oC (-95oF) to 200oC (392oF); Can withstand short term exposure to 300oC (570oF) without performance deterioration.
Brittle point (ASTM D746) -75oC (-103oF)
Flammability GS-N5 - Extremely slow burning; zero burn rate under UL1441 horizontal flame test.

GS-N5-FR - Self extinguishing; zero burn rate under UL1441 VW-1 vertical flame test.

 


Physical Properties

Glass fiber  Electrical grade fiberglass, free from impurities. Environmentally safe (solvent-free) adhesion process.
Silicone Rubber Coating (typical properties):
    Durometer (ASTM D2240)
    Tensile strength (ASTM D412)
    Elongation (ASTM D412)
50 ShA
960 psi
300%
Push back after heat aging
(ASTM D350 168 hrs / 250oC)
No cracks
Cut-through / abrasion resistance Good
Flexibility Highly flexible

Chemical Properties

Resistant to moisture and weathering and to most chemicals and solvents;

Compatible with most potting compounds and varnishes.


Electrical Properties

 Sleeving Reference

Grade 

(ASTM D372 / NEMA TF-1)

Conditioning (hrs/oC/%RH)

Dielectric Breakdown

Specification

Typical Value

Min Average

Min Individual

GS-N5A / GS-N5A-FR

A

48 / 23 / 50

96 / 23 / 93

8000V

6400V

6000V

4800V

10000V

9000V

GS-N5B / GS-N5B-FR

B

48 / 23 / 50

96 / 23 / 93

4000V

3200V

2500V

2000V

6000V

5000V

GS-N5C / GS-N5C-FR

C

48 / 23 / 50

2500V

1500V

3000V

Dielectric breakdown strength after aging 7 days at 265oC - average 90-110% of original.

Excellent resistance to corona discharge


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