ELEPHANTIDE® Grade 4 Presspaper
Multi-ply Calendered Electrical Insulating Presspaper
This cotton ("rag") grade has proved to be one of the most successful electrical presspapers
for Whiteley Limited and has been in continuous production for well over 60 years.
ELEPHANTIDE® Grade 4 Presspaper exhibits a unique combination of superior electrical
strength, mechanical toughness and flexibility and has a proven durability under the most
arduous service conditions. The furnish is made up of 100% new cotton threads which are
mechanically and hydraulically processed before forming on a multi-cylinder machine.
Continuous improvements have been made by taking advantage of better raw material
sources and modern developments in processing techniques.
Flexible laminates of ELEPHANTIDE® Grade 4 presspaper and polyester film find use
predominantly as motor slot and overhang insulation in Class E rated rotating machines.
These laminates are particularly suited for punching, creasing and forming and are used in a
wide variety of electrical, domestic and industrial appliances.
ELEPHANTIDE® Grade 4 Presspaper
Technical Data
Standards Achieved IEC 641 P.4.3
BS EN 60641 P.4.2
Furnish Cotton
Colour Blue
Metric (mm) Imperial (inches)
Thicknesses available 0.127 0.18 0.25 .005 .007 .010
0.30 0.40 0.50 .012 .016 .020
Combined 0.80 1.0 .032 .040
Thickness Tolerance ± 10%
Parameter Unit Typical Values
Apparent Density g/cm³ 1.05 to 1.20
Tensile Strength
MD N/mm² 75 to 90
CMD N/mm² 32 to 43
Electric Strength KV/mm In Air In Oil
0.127 mm 14.0 74 to 88
0.18 mm 14.5 70 to 88
0.25 mm 13.5 68 to 77
0.30 mm 12.0 60 to 64
0.40 mm 10.5 52 to 63
0.50 mm 10.5 50 to 53
Conductivity mS/m 2.5 to 5.0
pH of Aqueous Extract 7.5 to 8.0
Ash Content % 0.2 to 3.5
These figures are typical values only and, as such, do not constitute a specification.
Whiteley Limited has a policy of continuous product improvement which may lead to changes in the above data.
Certificates of Conformance are available with orders, on request.
Whiteley Limited is always pleased to discuss non standard customer requirements.
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