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FIIG:  A007A0

Entry Date:  Apr-01-1974

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  Q

Type:  0

Definition:  An insulator that is essentially thin and flat, with one through hole centrally located. The general shape may vary by the addition of features such as beveled edges, indented surfaces, through hole keys, and/or peripheral flats. The thickness measured between the two parallel bearing surfaces must not exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats. The thickness measured between the two parallel bearing surfaces must not exceed 25 percent of the outside diameter or the shortest distance between peripheral flats. Excludes: items with more than one hole. See also INSULATOR, DISK; INSULATOR, BEAD; INSULATOR, BUSHING; and INSULATOR, PLATE.

Basic INC:  70140

Basic Name:  INSULATOR

Description:  1. (Electrical) An item made of nonconductive material, such as natural occuring mineral mica, vitrified inorganic materials produced by means of heat (ceramic materials), or material which has been electrically rated by government or industry standards or specifications. It is used to support or separate conductors and is specifically designed to prevent any undesirable flow of current between conductors and/or other objects.