ESPE Manufacturing Co., Inc.
9220 Ivanhoe Street
Schiller Park, Illinois 60176

Toll Free: 800-367-3773 (800-FOR-ESPE)
Phone: 847-678-8950
Fax: 847-678-0253
Email: sales@espemfg.com
Website: www.espemfg.com
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Mylar® WC films are general-purpose electrical grade films, similar to Mylar® EL. These clear to hazy films are tough and durable as a core wrap. They offer good dielectrics and good handling characteristics.
Mylar® Film
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Items Mylar® Film
WC-48
Mylar® Type WC 48 Gauge Thickness Film
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Mylar® Film
WC-75
Mylar® Type WC 75 Gauge Thickness Film
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Mylar® Film
WC-92
Mylar® Type WC 92 Gauge Thickness Film
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Mylar® Film
WC-142
Mylar® Type WC 142 Gauge Thickness Film
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Mylar® Film
WC-200
Mylar® Type WC 200 Gauge Thickness Film
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Description N/A Mylar® WC films are general-purpose electrical grade films, similar to Mylar® EL. These clear to hazy films are tough and durable as a core wrap. They offer good dielectrics and good handling characteristics.
Thickness N/A 48 gauge N/A 75 gauge N/A 92 gauge N/A 142 gauge N/A 200 gauge
Width N/A
Length N/A
Dielectric Strength N/A 2.8 kV N/A 3.5 kV N/A 4.0 kV N/A 5.5 kV N/A 7.7 kV
Test Method for Dielectric Strength N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D149 1/4" electrode 500 V/sec 25ºC in air
Optical Haze N/A 4 % N/A 15 % N/A 16 % N/A 18 % N/A 24 %
Test Method for Optical Haze N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D1003
Elongation at Break (Machine Direction (MD)) N/A 110 % N/A 110 % N/A 110 % N/A 125 % N/A 135 %
Test Method for Elongation at Break (Machine Direction (MD)) N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D882A
Elongation at Break (Transverse Direction (TD)) N/A 70 % N/A 90 % N/A 90 % N/A 100 % N/A 110 %
Test Method for Elongation at Break (Transverse Direction (TD)) N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D882A
Tensile Strength (Machine Direction (MD)) N/A 26 kpsi N/A 28 kpsi N/A 28 kpsi N/A 28 kpsi N/A 28 kpsi
Test Method for Tensile Strength (Machine Direction (MD)) N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D882A
Tensile Strength (Transverse Direction (TD)) N/A 32 N/A 34 N/A 34 N/A 34 N/A 33
Test Method for Tensile Strength (Transverse Direction (TD)) N/A American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D882A
Nominal Yield N/A 41300 in²/lb N/A 26500 in²/lb N/A 21800 in²/lb N/A 14000 in²/lb N/A 9900 in²/lb
Shrinkage (Machine Direction (MD)) at 150 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature N/A 2.0 % N/A 2.0 % N/A 1.9 % N/A 1.5 % N/A 1.3 %
Test Method for Shrinkage (Machine Direction (MD)) at 150 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature N/A Unrestrained at 150ºC/30 min
Shrinkage (Transverse Direction (TD)) at 150 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature N/A 1.0 % N/A 1.1 % N/A 1.1 % N/A 1.0 % N/A 0.8 %
Test Method for Shrinkage (Transverse Direction (TD)) at 150 Degree Celsius (ºC) Temperature N/A Unrestrained at 150ºC/30 min
Core Inside Diameter1 N/A 3 in
Roll Outside Diameter N/A 13 in
Core Inside Diameter (Master Roll) N/A 10 in
Weight N/A
Approvals N/A Underwriters Laboratories (UL 94 VTM-2) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Recognition - MIL-I631D, TYPE G
General Information N/A Mylar® Type WC films combine the tensile strength, dimensional stability, and dielectric strength needed for wire and cable applications.
Special Features N/A Slit rolls are available in the following ID and OD configuration:
  • 3" ID 13" OD
  • 3" ID 16" OD
  • 3" ID 18" OD
  • 6" ID 11" OD
  • 6" ID 14" OD
  • 6" ID 18" OD
Master rolls are available as shown in the Standard Put-Ups table. They are splice free and are available in selected widths in minimum order quantities of 35,000 lb per order with a minimum of 10,000 lb per item.
Typical Applications N/A Mylar® WC films possess the characteristics required for wire and cable used in the telecommunications and power transmission fields.
Note N/A Custom Width available RFQ.
  • 1 6" ID Core available.