ISONEL 31J

A modified polyester based, baking impregnating varnish for thermal class 155
electrical machines

Product description Processing methods

ISONEL 31J is an electric insulating impregnating
varnish based on a modified polyester resin. The
product consists of a polymeric binder, the so-called
solid, and a solvent mixture. After evaporation of the
solvent, e.g. by means of a circulating air oven, the
resin reacts under application of heat to give a tough-
hard material.
Areas of application
In electrical machines, ISONEL 31J is used both for
manufacturing and repairing the following objects :
Standard motors
Generators
Transformers
Drives in the chemical industry
Drives for ships
Properties of the cured material
The cured material displays very good film formation
and resistance to chemicals. The relatively elastic
varnish film has good heat resistance. Owing to its
temperature index of 180-200 can be used for
machines in thermal class H. UL (Underwriters
Laboratories, USA) have registered this impregnating
varnish under file no.E253938. A reduction in the
degree of hardness of enamelled wires generally used
does not occur if the components are properly
impregnated. ISONEL 31J contains mild solvents
leading to better work environment.
ISONEL 31J is processed by all conventional
impregnating methods, such as dipping, rolling or
flooding. It can also be processed under vacuum. In
this case, the vacuum should not drop below 20-25
mbar to avoid too much solvent being removed. The
most advantageous impregnating method in each case
depends on the given technical possibilities of the
plant, the structure of the components, and the
demands placed on the object to be impregnated
under operating conditions.
Processing suggestions
ISONEL 31J impregnating varnish displays low
susceptibility to the influence of foreign substances,
such as punching grease, oils or primers, however,
contamination of the varnish should be avoided as
much as possible. After the drainage of varnish at
room temperature, the product should be cured in the
circulating-air oven having a proper exhaust at the
temperatures and periods of time given. For large
objects or those with a complicated winding structure a
two-stage curing process is recommended to ensure
removal of the solvents.
To better anticipate the time and energy consumption
necessary for the objects to be impregnated the
heating curves and curing temperatures of baking
oven should be studied.

Properties of ISONEL 31J

Colour and appearance [*] DBI 1001 [**] Yellow to light brown clear liquid
Solids content [*] DBI 1022 [**] % 48 - 52
1.5g/1350C/1h
Viscosity at 250C IS 3944/Cup 4 [*] DBI 1015A [**] s 115-145
Density at 250C ISO 1675 g/ml 0.93
0
Flash point DBI 1005 [**] (closed cup) C > 35
Recommended Thinner Thinner 31 J
Compatibility with Thinner 31J [*] DBI 1006 [**] 1 : min 3
Storage stability [*] When stored in original sealed months 12
container at R.T.
[*] These properties form our sales specification
[**] DBI are internal test methods and are available on request

Technical data sheet 2-25, Revision : 6, May. 2006

Recommended Curing

2h at 80 - 1000C + 4-6 h at 140 - 1500C (The suggested curing time is after the unit attains the specified temperature)

Curing Properties of Varnish

Curing in thick layer [*] DBI 3007 [**] Top S1 (Smooth)

Bottom UI (Tackfree)
20g / 10h/1200C + 4h/1400C
Inside I 3.1 (Leather like rigid, no bubbles)

Resoftening at 1650C No change

Typical Properties of Cured Varnish Film

Specimen curing - 4 h at 1400 C

Test methods according to IEC 60464-2/IS 10026-2 Unless otherwise specified
Dielectric strength at R.T. kV/mm 70
24 h water immersion at RT 55
Volume resistivity (500 V DC) at R.T. ohm.cm 1016
168h water immersion at R.T. 1014
Dielectric constant at R.T. 3.5
at 1550 C 3.8
(30V/1 KHz)
Dielectric loss factor at R.T. 0.016
at 1550 C 0.038
(30V/1 KHz)
Bond strength IEC 61033, Twisted coil at R.T. N 180
at 1550C 34
Water absorption ISO 62 (96 h at RT) % wt. 0.5

Temperature Index IEC 60216 (30% weight loss criterion) 160

Packing
Notice
ISONEL 31 J : 21 & 185 kg in M.S. containers
This information intended only for general guidance in
Thinner 31J : 4, 20, 165 kg in m.s. containers the application of our product. It has been obtained by
careful investigation and represents the present state
Safe Handling of our knowledge and experience. Because of the
large number of possible methods of application and
ISONEL 31 J is a flammable liquid. Use foam, CO2 or processing we are not able to assume responsibility in
dry chemical powder for fire fighting. Inhalation and any one particular case for either the technical results
direct contact with the skin to be avoided. In case of or the patent rights situation applicable to the country
contact the affected area should be washed with soap under consideration.
and plenty of water. For further details asks for
material safety datasheet 2-25.

Beck India Ltd.

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