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Formex
At ITW Formex, we specialize in providing high-quality, innovative electrical insulation materials that meet the demanding requirements of today's industries. Our products offer exceptional performance, durability, and reliability, making them the ideal choice for a wide range of applications.Major Industries
- Electrical Vehicles (EV)
- Solar Energy / Solar Power Inverting (PV)
- Non-EV Automotive
- Cloud Data Centers
- Industrial Controls
- Electrical Power Distribution
- Consumer Electronics
- Major Appliances
- Medical Electronics
- Information Technology
- Telecommunications
Major Applications
Electrical and Electrical Insulation:
For EV battery packs, EV onboard chargers, EV DC/DC converters, EV Power Electronics Controllers, EV DC charging stations, EV Battery Management Systems, PV solar power inverters, LED drivers, industrial power terminal insulators, panelboard barriers and insulators, electronics including smart home devices and AI speakers, power supplies, personal computers, home appliances, medical diagnostic equipment, automated drug dispensing, electrocardiogram instrumentation, pulse detection and blood pressure sensing.
Air Baffles and Wire/Cable Management:
For data center control rooms including Operations, Network Control and Help Desk Consoles.
Electrical Barriers:
Between PC boards and between PC boards and housings, barriers to prevent access to dangerous areas.
Fish Paper and Aramid Paper Alternative:
Formex offers several advantages over traditional electrical insulation options. Learn more benefits of Formex here.
Methods for Processing Formex Electrical Insulation
Diecutting:
Including steel rule, engraved, rotary and male/female dies.
Laser or Water Jet Cutting:
Advancements in technology provide rapid prototyping as well as high-speed production.
Heat Forming:
Low-cost tooling and a simple process combine to produce parts with permanently formed angles.
Thermoforming:
Produces complex, rigid, three-dimensional shapes.
Machining:
Materials are easily fabricated with conventional machining techniques.
Additional Processing
Marking:
Materials may be embossed or printed to display product identification, part numbers, safety messages or technical information.
Lamination:
Laminating with aluminum or copper foil provides EMI shielding and RFI shielding.
Adhesives:
Formex™ readily accepts adhesives for various applications.
Welding:
Formex™ can be bonded to itself using conventional welding techniques.
Joinery Methods:
Parts can be easily designed to incorporate a number of joining and fastening methods, often eliminating external fasteners.
Formex Products
- Formex GK
- Flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material
- Exceptional reliability and durability
- Superior dielectric strength, temperature rating, and chemical resistance
- Physical barrier to protect against electrical hazards
- Easily scored and folded for versatile applications
- Approved for harsh outdoor conditions
- Formex GS
- Resilient static dissipative material
- Electrical barrier to insulate and protect from electrostatic discharge
- Safely dissipates static charges
- Replaces Formex Statex
- Formex GL
- Flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material
- Enhanced temperature rating
- Thinner gauge for applications requiring superior temperature tolerance
- Formex N3 and Formex CND
- Halogen-free, flame-retardant, polycarbonate electrical insulation materials
- Exceptional dielectric insulation at reduced thickness
- Ideal for device miniaturization and environmental consciousness
- Easily scored and folded for versatile applications
To learn more or request a sample, please contact us.