At Cottrell Paper Company, we know that our customers have a wide variety of needs. We produce products with excellent performance designed for specific applications. That’s why we offer insulation papers in several configurations, including sheets, rolls, and slit rolls.
With all of our products, we focus on the highest quality while remaining committed to sustainability and green initiatives. This is a practical electrical insulation paper comparison to help you choose the right product for your application.
What Is COPACO 125 Paper?
At Cottrell Paper Company, we’re proud to carry COPACO-125 Paper. This high performance insulation paper features extremely high tensile, tear, burst, and dielectric properties. It comes with a smooth, high-density glazed roll finish, which adds to its resistance to punching and creasing.
COPACO-125 paper has all the features of regular COPACO insulation paper, but through its extensible paper process, it provides twice the amount of stretch. Due to its high tear resistance, it nearly eliminates torn or split insulators if used as intended.
COPACO-125 comes in a variety of sizes and formats from .003″ to .125″ in rolls, sheets, or coils slit to the customer’s specifications.
When to Use COPACO-125
Though there are many instances where standard rag paper may be adequate, COPACO-125 is needed for heavy-duty applications that require increased dielectric strength. The applications in which COPACO-125 is recommended include high-voltage environments typically found in industrial settings.
Some examples of applications that require the strength of COPACO-125 include industrial uses, transformers, and projects that include industrial applications and renewable energy.
What Makes Cotton Fibers the Right Choice
Though plastics and synthetics became popular for insulation purposes, Cottrell remains consistent with the use of cotton fibers.
Using natural fibers rather than synthetic materials represents the most environmentally responsible choice. But the use of cotton comes with other significant advantages as well:
- Breathability: Cotton is naturally breathable due to its loose weave. This is an obvious benefit for clothing, but it is also advantageous for industrial use.
- Cost-effective: Though synthetics are sometimes used with the idea of saving money, in the long run, it is more effective to use natural materials. Cotton produces a more sustainable product.
- Durability: In addition to lasting longer, cotton retains its shape much better than synthetics.
Electrical insulation papers are used in a wide variety of products, including power tools, appliances, personal appliances such as hairdryers and electric shavers, windshield wipers, and more.
How to Choose the Right Insulation Paper for Your Project
Whether your application requires the durability of COPACO-125 or can be satisfied with regular cotton-cellulose paper, you can trust COPACO to deliver a product that is far superior to wood pulp papers.
Other products contain organic compounds, such as lignin, that do not hold up to the extreme heat of electrical stress. The purity of cotton cellulose guarantees a chemically stable and thermally durable product that maximizes dielectric performance.
If you have questions about whether standard cotton-cellulose rag paper or COPACO-125 would make sense for your application, consult an expert for a dielectric paper comparison.
When considering a budget, you’ll want to consider more than the initial performance and think about the durability and sustainability of the product. Remember that more mass does not mean a stronger product. COPACO products deliver more puncture-resistant durability with far less mass. This efficiency leads to a lower insulation cost per unit.
Of course, you will also want to partner with a company that delivers timely and expert advice, as well as aligns with the mission statement or values of your company. Turnaround time is also a priority for adherence to your production schedule.
Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical Insulation?
Cottrell Paper Company has been dedicated to product quality, performance, and customer satisfaction for a century. Our standards are reflected in our achievement of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) ISO 9001. This status involves the quality management system and directly affects the level of trust customers experience.
Cottrell Paper Company has been family-owned since 1926 and continues to uphold its commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction a hundred years later.
We invite you to contact us today to discuss your needs with one of our experts. You can also use our estimate calculator to assist you with your budget and plans for your projects.
