Axalta Introduces Voltatex 1230 – a New Electrical Steel Coating to Insulate Motors and Generators
Basel, Switzerland – December 7, 2017 – Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, introduces a new electrical steel coating - Voltatex® 1230. Electrical steel coatings are functional coatings that are designed to insulate silicon steel sheets of motors and generators in order to prevent the flow of electricity and to reduce the eddy current. Electrical steel coatings also serve to increase the shelf life of the required punching tools. Voltatex is a complete range of high-performance varnishes that meet the C3, C5 and C6 insulation classes according to the international AISI-ASTM A 976-9 standards.
Designed for use on fully finished electrical steel, such as small and medium-sized motors or generators, Voltatex 1230 is also suitable for small transformers or transmitters where good insulation and punchability is important.
“Axalta’s electrical steel coatings deliver remarkable performance, which has established their excellent reputation in the industry, and Voltatex 1230 is no exception. Manipulation of the liquid varnish is leveraged by reducing the free formaldehyde content to a limit of < 0.1 %. As the successor to Voltatex 1153E, it’s a great addition to our C3 insulation class,” explains Christoph Lomoschitz, Axalta’s Global Product Manager for the Energy Solutions business.
Like all of Axalta’s C3 electrical steel coatings, Voltatex 1230 is an organic-based varnish that delivers increased punchability, exceptional insulation properties and corrosion resistance.
For more information about Voltatex 1230 and all Axalta’s Energy Solutions products, please visit www.electricalinsulation.com.
About Axalta Coating Systems
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 13,300 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 100,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information visit axalta.com and follow us @Axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.
