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Electrolock provides insulation solutions tailored to meet your needs. Read industry and company news, and learn more about featured products in our collection of informative blog posts below.

Organized automotive wire harness with multiple color-coded connectors, illustrating the cable bundling that electric motor insulation solutions like lay flat tubing are designed to protect.

Lay Flat Tubing and PET Film: Flexible Insulation for Motor Lead and Wire Harness Protection

Not all electric motor insulation faces the same thermal demands. See where lay flat tubing and PET film fit, and...
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Electrician using a multimeter to test wiring on an industrial control panel, illustrating spiral tubing and cable protection in a real-world electrical environment.

How Spiral Wound Tubing Solves Challenges Sleeving Can’t

Standard sleeving handles one hazard well. Industrial wire harnesses often face several at once, and that’s when spiral wound tubing...
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mica cable tape

Selecting the Right Mica Cable Tape: A Configuration Guide for Engineers

Choosing a mica cable tape configuration involves more than picking mica. Learn how mica type, backing, and thickness shape performance.
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insulation testing

Insulation Testing Across the Product Lifecycle: From Material to Field Performance

Insulation testing isn't one test — it spans a product's life. See how material, production, and field-stage testing each play...
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high voltage insulators are important in the winding of electric motors

High Voltage Insulators: Voltage Withstand Rating, Partial Discharge Resistance, and Material Selection

High voltage insulators depend on voltage withstand rating and partial discharge resistance to perform reliably. Learn how materials and testing...
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close up of different electrical cable insulation types

Exploring Electrical Cable Insulation Types

Electrical cable insulation types are best selected by matching material properties to the operating environment. Learn how Electrolock finds the...
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high temperature insulation tape is one of the components in winding of modern electric engine stators, seen here

How High Temperature Insulation Tape Improves Motor Lifespan and Reliability

High temperature insulation tape selection directly affects motor lifespan and failure modes. Learn how the right materials extend reliability.
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motor winding insulation seen as part of a contemporary electric motor with brass details

Motor Winding Insulation Materials: What Fiberglass, Mica, and Kevlar Each Bring to the System

Fiberglass, mica, and Kevlar each play a distinct role in motor winding insulation systems. Learn what each material brings and...
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class h motor insulation helps protect thick copper busbars in electric motor stator assemblies

Form Wound Coil Insulation: Understanding Class H for High Voltage Motors

Class H motor insulation is a system-level commitment that shapes every material decision in a form-wound high-voltage coil. Learn what...
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