Transformers drive production across countless industries. For manufacturers who depend on them, the choice of transformer insulation materials directly affects product performance, equipment longevity, and worker safety. Insulation protects internal components from electrical damage and surges while shielding operators from injury.
Forward-thinking companies seek insulation products that deliver efficiency, structural integrity, and measurable environmental benefits. CAPACO electrical papers meet all three requirements. They reduce maintenance intervals and lower the total cost of ownership.
What Is COPACO Electrical Paper?
You won’t find a higher-quality insulation product than COPACO electrical paper. It’s manufactured purely from the finest new cotton cuttings. The cuttings go through a cleaning and refining process that enhances their strength and functionality.
Customers appreciate its tensile and dielectric strength, thermal stability, and the fact that it’s tear- and puncture-resistant. You can also rely on the purity of COPACO electrical papers, knowing they are free from fillers, clay, and chemical additives. In addition to electrical papers, insulation can be found in various forms, including oil, epoxy, and fiberglass, among others.
Due to the strength of COPACO electrical papers, manufacturers find that they use significantly less copper, oil, and steel, resulting in additional cost savings.
Anyone who works in an industry that relies on transformers knows the question is not whether to insulate, but what type of insulation product to choose. Insulation is mandatory for safety and efficiency.
CAPACO Insulation Solutions in Modern Transformer Design
Manufacturers will tell you that nothing beats a product like COPACO electrical papers to accomplish everything they need in an insulation product. These papers are made from cellulose fibers, which are typically sourced from wood pulp. The treatment process that turns them into papers creates a product that is resistant to environmental stress, thermal extremes, and high-voltage loads.
These insulation papers function by serving as a physical and dielectric barrier between conductive components. Specifically for transformers, the paper creates a spacing between coil windings. It is the separation of the components that guarantees efficient performance under a variety of temperatures and conditions and also helps prevent electrical failures.
Electrical insulation papers continue to improve, and manufacturers are seeing advancements in equipment life cycles and cost savings for their companies.
Advantages of Cotton-Based Electrical Paper
The use of cotton in electrical applications began in the 1920s. In the 1930s, insulation made from plastics and other synthetics became popular due to lower initial costs. The savings came at the cost of depleting precious natural resources.
Using cotton for electrical insulation does not adversely affect the environment or deplete natural resources like other options. But in addition to the smaller carbon imprint, cotton comes with some other advantages:
- Electrical insulation can be manufactured from recycled cotton waste.
- Cotton is significantly more sustainable than synthetics.
- Cotton is more compatible with oil than synthetics.
- Cotton-based electrical papers are more durable than synthetic options.
How Cottrell Partners With Transformer Manufacturers
Cottrell Paper Company has been established as the premier source for industries that require transformer insulation. Established in 1926, our family-owned business upholds the same values it established at its start.
Our commitment to manufacturing quality and customer service is reflected in our ISO 9001 Certification status.
Companies such as Black and Decker, Ford, Sunbeam, Toshiba, and many others rely on Cottrell Paper Company for their transformer insulation needs due to the many benefits offered, such as:
- Superior products that are offered in custom thickness, formats, and quantities to meet the customers’ needs
- Faster turnaround due to a U.S.-based production team and substantial inventory
- Excellent customer service and technical guidance from knowledgeable staff
- Attention to environmental compliance and sustainability
- Open technical collaboration with engineering teams
- IP and data security protections under U.S. law
The fact that you’ll find Cottrell insulation papers in most household appliances and vehicles throughout the country speaks to our dependability and the loyalty of our customers.
Learn More About Specifying CAPACO Paper in Your Next Design
Cottrell Paper Company operates from a 100,000-square-foot facility in Upstate New York. Nearly a century since opening, we continue to prioritize sustainability, environmental responsibility, and measurable customer value. All products undergo rigorous testing. Each carries durability guarantees.
Specifically, our line of COPACO electrical papers and other Cottrell products is supported by an expert support team that is enthusiastic about working with and addressing concerns for customers.
If you want to learn more about COPACO high-performance transformer paper and how it can move your products forward, we invite you to contact us to speak with a member of our sales or engineering team. We always welcome the opportunity to discuss our services and sustainability objectives.
