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FIIG:  A007A0

Entry Date:  Sep-06-1985

Concept:  1

Status:  A

Applicability:  K

Type:  0

Definition:  An insulator having flat surfaces, with or without holes, whose thickness exceeds 25 percent of its length or width, whichever is smaller, and whose shape is other than round. It is used to support and/or separate electrical conductors and components. Excludes: INSULATOR (1), STANDOFF; INSULATOR (1), PLATE; and INSULATOR (1), SPREADER.

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.