FINE FINISH ORGANICS PVT. LTD.

(An ISO:9001-2008 Certified Company)

Product Information Sheet

EPOFINE® - FFER 337 / FINEHARD™ – 3918

(EPOXY RESIN SYSTEM FOR TRICKLE / VP IMPREGNATION OF
ELECTRICAL MACHINES)

PRODUCT

EPOFINE® – FFER 337 is an electrical grade liquid epoxy resin and FINEHARD ™ – 3918 is
modified anhydride hardener.

APPLICATION

Vacuum Pressure Impregnation of motors and generators with medium and high power
ratings. This system has proven capabilities for global impregnation of resin-poor system.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The following advantages make it ideal for industrial use.

• Low viscosity and good impregnation capability

• Solvent-free system
• Long pot life due to high latency
• Excellent water resistance.
• Very Good chemical resistance
• Excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

PROCESSING

A typical trickle impregnation cycle consists of

• Dry the winding at 120 - 130oC for 4 - 5 hours.

• Mount the rotor on the impregnating station at an angle of about 7o and heat the rotor to
130oC, preferably by, resistance heating.
• Trickle the resin from the top, while keeping the rotor in slow rotation, till a small
quantity oozes out from below.
• Put the job for curing in an oven typically at 140oC for 3 – 4 hours.
• Cure time = 12h at 100oC + 18h at 150oC

A typical VPI process consists of

 • Heat the rotor winding at 105-110C.
• Cool to 40-50C and impregnate in 337/3918 under vpi conditions.
• Release vacuum/ pressure.
• Allow the resin to drain out.
• Cure the rotor at 80-100C/16-24h.
• Pot life of the resin mix is 18 – 24h at 25oC

PROPERTIES

EPOFINE® – FFER 337 (Liquid, modified epoxy resin)

Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification

Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 2196 mPas 4,000 - 6,400

Epoxy Content ISO - 3001 Eq/Kg 5.0 – 6.0

Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 1.14 - 1.20

Flash Point ASTM-D 93 C > 200

Storage life Years 3

FINEHARD™ – 3918 (modified anhydride curing agent)

Characteristic Test Method Unit Specification

Viscosity at 25oC ASTM-D 2916 mPas 40 - 100

oC
Flash Point DIN 51758 > 145

Density at 25oC ASTM-D 4052 g/cc 1.18 - 1.22

Storage life Years 1

Recommended Composition of Resin Ssytem

Epofine - FFER 337 = 100 pbw
Finehard – 3918 = 85 pbw

Mechanical and Physical Properties

(Determined on standard test specimens at 27oC)

Property Test Method Unit Value

Tensile strength ISO 527 N/mm2 75 – 85
Elongation at break ISO 527 % 1.0 – 1.2
Flexural strength ISO 178 N/mm2 125 – 135
Surface strain ISO 178 % 4.5 – 5.5
Impact strength ISO 179 KJ/m2 10 – 12
Glass transition temperature (DSC) IEC 1006 oC 135 – 150
Thermal Conductivity ISO 8894-1 W/mK 0.8 – 0.9
Temperature Class IEC 216 Class H
Decomposition Temperature, oC
DIN 55990 300
10oK/min
Coefficient of liner thermal expansion DIN 53752 K-1 31x10-6 – 35x10-6
Water absorption (50x50x4mm)
10 days at 23oC % by weight 0.10 – 0.20
ISO 62
60 min at 100oC % by weight 0.15 - 0.25

Electrical Properties

Property Test Method Unit Value

Dielectric strength of casting IEC 60243-1 KV/mm 35 – 50
HV arc resistance ASTM D495 Sec 180 – 185
Comparative tracking index IEC 112 V > 600
Dielectric dissipation factor ISO 178 % 0.1 – 0.14
Dielectric Constant 4
Volume Resistivity Ohm cm > 1015
Electrolytic corrosion DIN 53489 Grade A-1

STORAGE, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL

Storage : Store in a cool, dry place.
Shelf life : As given above, when stored in original sealed
containers at 2 - 35oC.
Handling : Use hand gloves and protective glasses.
Disposal : Dispose by incineration or as per local regulations..

SAFETY INFORMATION

Flash point : Look for the individual values as above

Precautions : In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water.
In case of eye irritation, bathe the affected eye with
running water for at least 15 minutes, and get
medical attention.

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