Mylar is a polyester film that comes in different thicknesses. It is widely used in electronics and many other industries, and due to its insulating properties, we also use it for lay-ups in the bus bar lamination process.
The main advantage is the very low loss of dielectric strength with increasing temperature and humidity, which is why it can work as an electrical insulator at elevated temperatures (up to 105°C). Chemically stable, highly tensile and heat-resistant Mylar® film insulators are used for electrical and thermal barriers or screens. Applications include wind turbines, hybrid propulsion systems, electrical transformers, power generators, and electric motors. In transformers, Mylar film is used as core, layer and surface insulation.
Benefits and features of Mylar® film:
- Various thickness available: 190 μm, 250 μm, 300 μm, 350 μm, 500 μm (on special request only).
- Higher thickness (above 190 μm) makes the film milky and more opaque.
- Dielectric strength increases with thickness.
- Excellent resistance to moisture and solvents.
- Excellent electrical, chemical and physical performance.