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BCP-1522 | Medium voltage Busbar Coating Powder
Harmonization Code : 3907.30.00.90 | Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms : Epoxide resins : Other
Main features
- Low and medium voltage applications
- Suitable for applications up to 38 kV
- Optimized for fluidized bed coating process
Product Description
LINQSOL BCP-1522 is a thermosetting coating powder designed for low to medium-voltage busbar and switchgear applications. Once cured, BCP-1522 forms a smooth, durable, and moisture-resistant coating, suitable for operations up to 38 KV. The powder allows for fast and significant coating buildup, which speeds up production cycles. It can be used effectively on both copper and aluminum busbars, creating coatings that are over 200 mil (5 mm) thick.
LINQSOL BCP-1522 also boasts a high UL746B Relative Thermal Index (130 °C), ensuring reliable performance even under elevated temperatures. Its fine particle size (44–210 µm), which is optimized for fluidized bed coating systems, promotes uniform application and consistent coating quality.
Advantages of BCP-1522 for Busbar Coating
- Suitable for copper and aluminum bar
- Smooth, uniform coating build in excess of 200 mils (5 mm)
- Rapid build rates to reduce cycle times
- Fine grind powder to replenish size distribution
- Fluidizing agent to promote uniform build
- Ongoing testing to optimize quality & productivity
Typical applications and uses of BCP-1522 include:
- Low Voltage (600V) Copper, Aluminum and Brass Busbars
- Medium Voltage (up to 38kV) Copper, Aluminum and Brass Busbars
- Switchgear Equipment for Power Distribution
Recommended coating Temperature:
- 170 – 220 °C. (170 °C x 20 min or 210 °C x 5 min )
Technical Specifications
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| Color Color The color | Red | ||||
| Process Method | Fluidized Bed | ||||
| Specific Gravity Specific Gravity Specific gravity (SG) is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; equivalently, it is the ratio of the mass of a substance to the mass of a reference substance for the same given volume. For liquids, the reference substance is almost always water (1), while for gases, it is air (1.18) at room temperature. Specific gravity is unitless. | 1.5 | ||||
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| Glass Plate Flow Glass Plate Flow Glass plate flow determines the flow distance of thermosetting epoxies, resins or coating powders on a smooth inclined glass surface in a certain time and temperature. This value is the distance in millimetres from the upper point of the original position of the pellet to the point of extreme flow. Typically measured at 150°C but please check the TDS for more info | 19 mm | ||||
| UL 94 Rating UL 94 Rating Flammability rating classification. It determines how fast a material burns or extinguishes once it is ignited. HB: slow burning on a horizontal specimen; burning rate less than 76 mm/min for thickness less than 3 mm or burning stops before 100 mm V-2: burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of flaming particles are allowed. V-1: burning stops within 30 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed. V-0: burning stops within 10 seconds on a vertical specimen; drips of particles allowed as long as they are not inflamed. 5VB: burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may develop a hole. 5VA: burning stops within 60 seconds on a vertical specimen; no drips allowed; plaque specimens may not develop a hole | V-0 | ||||
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| Electrical Properties | |||||
| Arc Resistance Arc Resistance ASTM-D495 expresses arc resistance as the number of seconds that a material resists forming a surface-conducting path when exposed to a high-voltage, low-current arc occurring intermittently. Results obtained from a nominal 3 mm thickness are meant to represent the material’s reaction in any thickness. | 135 s | ||||
| Breakdown Voltage Breakdown Voltage Breakdown voltage is the minimum voltage necessary to force an insulator to conduct some amount of electricity. It is the point at which a material ceases to be an insulator and becomes a resistor that conducts electricity at some proportion of the total current. After dielectric breakdown, the material may or may not behave as an insulator any more because of the molecular structure alteration. The current flow tend to create a localised puncture that totally alters the dielectric properties of the material. This electrical property is thickness dependent and is the maximum amount of voltage that a dielectric material can withstand before breaking down. The breakdown voltage is calculated by multiplying the dielectric strength of the material times the thickness of the film. | 38,000 V | ||||
| Dielectric Strength Dielectric Strength Dielectric strength is measured in kV per mm and is calculated by the Breakdown voltage divided by the thickness of the tested material. Those two properties go hand in hand and while Breakdown voltage is always thickness dependent, dielectric strength is a general material property. As an example, the dielectric strength of Polyimide is 236 kV/mm. If we place 1mm of Polyimide between two electrodes, it will act as an insulator until the voltage between the electrodes reaches 236 kV. At this point it will start acting as a good conductor, causing sparks, potential punctures and current flow. | 135 kV/mm | ||||
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| Other Properties | |||||
| RoHS Compliant RoHS Compliant RoHS is a product level compliance based on a European Union Directive which restricts the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). Products compliant with this directive do not exceed the allowable amounts of the following restricted materials: lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), with some limited exemptions | Yes | ||||
| Special Properties | Halogen-Free | ||||
| Mechanical Properties | |||||
| Edge Coverage | 45 % | ||||
| Impact Strength | 160 mm | ||||
Additional Information
Storage and Handling
Powder should be stored at 10°C or below, in closed containers. After removal from cold storage, the material must be allowed to come to room temperature in the sealed container to avoid moisture contamination. The suggested waiting time is 24 hours. Please consult our Product Handling Recommendations for Coating Powders. For safe handling information on this product, consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).
