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Standard Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical Insulation
Standard Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical InsulationD0229-96ASTM|D0229-96|en-USStandard Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical InsulationStandardD229 Standard Test Methods for Rigid Sheet and Plate Materials Used for Electrical Insulation>newBOS Vol. 10.01 Committee D09
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1.1 These test methods cover procedures for testing rigid electrical insulation normally manufactured in flat sheet or plate form. They are generally used as terminal boards, spacers, voltage barriers, and circuit boards.
Note 1—For tests applying to vulcanized fibre reference should be made to Test Methods D 619.
Note 2—This standard resembles IEC 60893-2, Specification for Rigid Industrial Laminated Sheets Based On Thermosetting Resins for Electrical Purpose, Methods of Tests.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following sections:
Test
Sections
ASTMTestMethod
Acetone extractable matter
83 to 84
D 494
Arc resistance
47
D 495
Ash
56 to 60
...
Bonding strength
49 to 54
...
Burning rate and flame resistance
61 to 75
...
Compressive strength
25
D 695
Conditioning
4
D 6054
Dissipation factor
34 to 40
D 669
Dielectric strength
28 to 33
D 149
Expansion (linear thermal)
76
D 696
Flexural properties
12 to 24
D 790
Hardness (Rockwell)
55
D 785
Insulation resistance and resistivity
41 to 46
D 257
Permittivity
34 to 40
D 150
Resistance to impact
26
D 256
Tensile properties
7 to 11
D 638
Thickness
5 to 6
D 374
Tracking resistance
48
D 2132
Warp or twist
77 to 82
...
Water absorption
27
D 570
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units given in these test methods may be approximate.
1.4 This is a fire-test-response standard. See Sections 61 through 75, which are the procedures for burning rate and flame resistance.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in 31.1 and 61.5.
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