Re: [TCML] Dielectric strength of vinyl?

[Connie Rieben <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Perhaps this table is listing the dielectric constants, not dielectric breakdown voltage?

David Rieben

On Nov 23, 2010, at 4:41 PM, <mrapol@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> According to http://www.asiinstr.com/technical/Dielectric%20Constants.htm
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> VINYL BUTYRAL 3.3 - 3.9
> 
> VINYL CHLORIDE (ACETATE ) 3.0 - 3.1
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> VINYL CHLORIDE (FLEXIBLE ) 3.5 - 4.5
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> VINYL CHLORIDE (RIDGIG ) 2.8 - 3.0
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> VINYL CHLORIDE RESIN, HARD 5.8-6.4
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> VINYL CHLORIDE RESIN, SOFT 2.8-4.0
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> VINYL ETHER (68° F ) 3.9
> 
> VINYL FORMAL 3.0
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> PBT
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> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Danniken" <danniken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: [TCML] Dielectric strength of vinyl?
> 
> 
>> Does anyone know what the dielectric strength of vinyl is?  Specifically, clear vinyl, like the kind used in clear vinyl tubing?
>> 
>> I am in need of a couple short (10') lengths of insulated wire to supply my TC, and am considering running a small wire through vinyl tubing with a 0.125" wall thickness, mainly just to keep the wires from arcing to each other or the floor.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Jon
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