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  Vacuum Pressurised Impregnation   


How Does V.P.I. Work?

Our plant consists of pressure vessels, storage vessels, vacuum pump and baking facilities.
The work pieces are preheated to a predetermined temperature in an oven and then transferred to the pressure vessel. The lid is closed and the vessel is evacuated. The valve from the storage vessel is opened and resin is admitted until the workplace is totally immersed. The valve is then closed and vacuum maintained for a period.

The vessel is then pressurised and held under pressure for a predetermined time. This pushes insulating resin deep into the windings where they would not normally be allowed to penetrate if merely sprayed on or immersed.
The pressure is released, the lid is opened and the job is transferred to the oven to complete curing. Apart from cleaning off any excess resin, the process is complete.

 

What Are the Applications for V.P.I.

V.P.I. has a real advantage for users who require longer machine life and increased reliability where particularity harsh environmental conditions can arise in applications such as mining chemical, marine and food industries. V.P.I. can increase tolerance to marginal overloading of machines because of better heat transfer and elimination of hot spots, enabling heat to be dispersed through the structure of the machine.

Is V.P.I. New?
No vacuum pressure impregnation, using conventional varnishes, has been around almost as long as the electric motor itself.

What Will V.P.I. Do?
V.P.I. systems are suitable for the treatment of new machines, rewound machinery, right through the range of electrical machines from fractional horsepower up to the limits imposed by capacity and tank size.
They are suitable on all machine voltages up to 11k.v. Providing that the coils are manufactured with a conventional insulation system for this voltage. They are suitable for stators, rotors, armature, field frames and field coils.
A single V.P.I. treatment is equivalent to two or three varnish dipping and bake cycles.

 Tank Sizes

We have 2 VPI Tanks at Gouk & Sullivan, these will accommodate most items.

The tank sizes are:

1) 1,750mm dia x 2,800mm tall
2) 700mm dia x 2,800mm tall

For further information, please contact:
Doug Shadbolt

 

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