Standard Specification for Electrical Insulating Varnishes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the tests and values for electrical insulating varnishes, as supplied, which are suitable for the impregnation and treatment of electrical coils and windings applied by dip process. The varnishes are classified according to grades: Grade DA; Grade DO; Grade DM; Grade DS; Grade DW; and Grade DT. This specification covers both flexible and rigid, solvent and solventless insulating varnishes. The insulating varnishes are classified according to thermal classes: Class 130; Class 155; Class 180; Class 200; and Class 220. Quality conformance tests shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the tests and values for electrical insulating varnishes, as supplied, which are suitable for the impregnation and treatment of electrical coils and windings applied by dip process.  
1.2 Varnishes, flexible or rigid, included in this specification are:
Grade DA—Air-dry
Grade DO—Organic solvent containing, baking,
Grade DM—Reactive diluent containing,  
Grade DS—Silicone,
Grade DW—Water containing, and
Grade DT—Thixotropic.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 1: This specification resembles IEC 60455 in title only. The content is significantly different.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:D3955 −20
Standard Specification for
1
Electrical Insulating Varnishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3955; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* D2519 Test Method for Bond Strength of Electrical Insulat-
ing Varnishes by the Helical Coil Test
1.1 This specification covers the tests and values for elec-
D3056 Test Method for Gel Time of Solventless Varnishes
trical insulating varnishes, as supplied, which are suitable for
D3145 Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Electrical
the impregnation and treatment of electrical coils and windings
Insulating Varnishes by the Helical Coil Method
applied by dip process.
D3251 Test Method for Thermal Endurance Characteristics
1.2 Varnishes, flexible or rigid, included in this specification
of Electrical Insulating Varnishes Applied Over Film-
are:
Insulated Magnet Wire
Grade DA—Air-dry
D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small
Grade DO—Organic solvent containing, baking,
Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
Grade DM—Reactive diluent containing,
D4733 Test Methods for Solventless Electrical Insulating
Grade DS—Silicone,
Varnishes
Grade DW—Water containing, and
D4880 Test Method for Salt Water Proofness of Insulating
Grade DT—Thixotropic.
Varnishes Over Enamelled Magnet Wire
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D5637 Test Method for Moisture Resistance of Electrical
Insulating Varnishes
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only D5638 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Electrical
Insulating Varnishes
and are not considered standard.
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2.2 Military Specifications:
NOTE 1—This specification resembles IEC 60455 in title only. The
MIL-PRF-17672 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum, Inhibited
content is significantly different.
MIL-PRF-17331 Lubricating Oil, Synthetic Base P-D-680,
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Dry Cleaning Solvent
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
MIL-D-16791 Detergent, General Purpose, (Liquid, Non-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Ionic)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
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2.3 Other Standards:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
NEMA MW1000 Magnet Wire
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
IEC 60455 Resin Based Reactive Compounds Used for
2. Referenced Documents
Electrical Insulation
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3. Terminology
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens
Closed Cup Tester 3.1 Definitions:
D115 Test Methods for Testing Solvent Containing Var- 3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification refer
nishes Used for Electrical Insulation to Terminology D1711.
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation 3.1.2 varnish, electrical insulating, n—a liquid resin system
that is applied to and cured on electrical components providing
electrical, mechanical, and environmental protection.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
3.1.2.1 Discussion—There are two types of electrical insu-
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
lating varnish: solvent-containing and solventless.The solvent-
Subcommittee D09.01 on Electrical Insulating Products.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally containing varnish is a solution, dispersion, or emulsion of a
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3955 – 13. DOI:
polymer or mixture of polymers in a volatile, nonreactable
10.1520/D3955-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from Global Engineering Documents, 15 Inverness Way, East
the ASTM website. Englewood, CO 80112-5704, http://www.global.ihs.com.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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liquid. The solventless type is a liquid resin system free of be performed in accordance with the appropriate methods, and
volatile, nonreactable solvents. limits as shown in Table 1.
6.8 Preconditioning:
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3955 − 13 D3955 − 20
Standard Specification for
1
Electrical Insulating Varnishes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3955; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the tests and values for electrical insulating varnishes, as supplied, which are suitable for the
impregnation and treatment of electrical coils and windings applied by dip process.
1.2 Varnishes, flexible or rigid, included in this specification are:
Grade DA—Air-dry
Grade DO—Organic solvent containing, baking,
Grade DM—Reactive diluent containing,
Grade DS—Silicone,
Grade DW—Water containing, and
Grade DT—Thixotropic.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—This specification resembles IEC 60455 in title only. The content is significantly different.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D93 Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester
D115 Test Methods for Testing Solvent Containing Varnishes Used for Electrical Insulation
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D2519 Test Method for Bond Strength of Electrical Insulating Varnishes by the Helical Coil Test
D3056 Test Method for Gel Time of Solventless Varnishes
D3145 Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Electrical Insulating Varnishes by Helical Coil Method
D3251 Test Method for Thermal Endurance Characteristics of Electrical Insulating Varnishes Applied Over Film-Insulated
Magnet Wire
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.01 on Electrical Insulating Varnishes, Powders and Encapsulating CompoundsProducts.
Current edition approved April 1, 2013Aug. 1, 2020. Published April 2013September 2020. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20092013 as
D3955–04 (2009). – 13. DOI: 10.1520/D3955-13.10.1520/D3955-20.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D3278 Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus
D4733 Test Methods for Solventless Electrical Insulating Varnishes
D4880 Test Method for Salt Water Proofness of Insulating Varnishes Over Enamelled Magnet Wire
D5637 Test Method for Moisture Resistance of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
D5638 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Electrical Insulating Varnishes
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2.2 Military Specifications:
MIL-PRF-17672 Hydraulic Fluid, Petroleum, Inhibited
MIL-PRF-17331 Lubricating Oil, Synthetic Base P-D-680, Dry Cleaning Solvent
MIL-D-16791 Detergent, General Purpose, (Liquid, Non-Ionic)
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2.3 Other Standards:
NEMA MW1000 Magnet Wire
IEC 60455 Resin Based Reactive Compounds Used for Electrical Insulation
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this specification refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification refer to Terminology D1711.
3.1.2 varnish, electrical insulating, n—a liquid resin system that is applied to and cured on electrical components providing
electrical, mechanical, and environmental protection.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—
There are two types of electrical insulating varnish: solvent-containing and solventless. The solvent-containing varnish is a
solution, dispersion, or emulsion of a polymer or mixture of polymers in a volatile, nonreactable liquid. The solv
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