How is the Dielectric Strength of Electrical Matting Measured?
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When you are about to buy electrical safety mats , you will be handed plenty of technical data sheets. You can see different specifications, including dielectric strength, AC proof voltage, thicknesses, and others. What is dielectric strength, and how is it measured? Measuring Dielectric Strength of Electrical Matting Dielectric strength of insulating mats for electrical purposes refers to the maximum electric field they can withstand without having an electrical breakdown. There are different testing standards for testing the dielectric strength of electrical insulation matting. They are IEC 60205, ASTM D149, EN 60243-1, and others. Here is how to measure it: 1. Bring a Sample Get a sample of the electrical insulation matting you want to test. Make sure it is clean and ready to be tested. 2. Set it Right In this step, you have to place the sample of the electrical matting between two electrodes. This is the test setup for the dielectric strength test of your insulate...