BS 5626-3.2:1985

What is BS 5626-3.2 - Capacitor paper for electrical purpose specification about?  

BS 5626-3.2 is a British Standard that deals with cellulosic papers for electrical purposes.  

BS 5626-3.2 contains the requirements for capacitor kraft paper: 

• Type 2.1: Kraft capacitor paper 
• Type 2.2: Kraft capacitor paper, high reliability 
• Type 2.3: Kraft capacitor paper, low loss 
• Type 2.4: Kraft capacitor paper, high reliability, low loss 

BS 5626-3.2 covers the requirements for capacitor paper, and this data is presented on a table format as well. The table outlines various properties and the methods to measure them. 

Who is BS 5626-3.2 - Capacitor paper for electrical purpose specification  for? 

BS 5626-3.2 on Capacitor paper for electrical purpose specification is useful for: 

• Electrical engineer   
• Manufacturer of capacitor Kraft paper 
• Manufacturer of capacitors                                                                   
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances                                        
• Power Distribution companies 

Why should you use BS 5626-3.2  - Capacitor paper for electrical purpose specification?  

Capacitor Kraft paper is used to make capacitor. Capacitors store high density energy and is released. It is required for capacitors to be made using good quality papers, to prevent damages.  

BS 5626-3.2 provides details for testing of capacitor paper and table for requirement of all the types of papers.  

BS 5626-3.2 can help manufacturers in making products of robust and good quality.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS 5626-3.2: 1985 now supersedes BS 698:1956, BS 4295:1968 and BS 5068:1974 which are withdrawn.