Coating Code Definitions



Magnetics’ toroids, whether Powder Core, Ferrite, or Tape Wound, are offered with coatings that make winding easier, improve voltage breakdown, add breakstrength and provide a tough, wax tight, moisture and chemical resistant barrier.

Magnetics Coatings for Powder Cores

Coating Code

Color

Voltage Breakdown Minimum

Temperature Rating

Type of coating

A2

Varies

500 V

Up to 200 C

Standard Epoxy MPP and High Flux Coating

A7

Varies

500 V

Up to 200 C

Standard Epoxy Kool Mu and XFlux Coating

AY

Clear

300 V

Up to 130 C

Standard Parylene Coating

A5

Varies

1000 V

Up to 200 C

Increased GVB Epoxy

A9

Varies

4000 V

Up to 200 C

Increased GVB Epoxy

D4, L6,

M4, W4

Varies

500 V

Up to 200 C

Temperature Stabilization Coatings for MPP

*Varies by material: MPP – Grey, High Flux – Khaki, Kool Mu – Black, XFlux - Red

Magnetics Coatings for Ferrites

Coating Code

Color

Voltage Breakdown Minimum

Temperature Rating

Type of coating

V

Grey

1500 V

Up to 155 C

Nylon

Y

Clear

1000 V

Up to 130 C

Parylene

Z

Grey

1500 V

Up to 200 C

Epoxy

Nylon offers superior solvent resistance compared to epoxy

Magnetics Cases and Coatings for SWP

Coating Code

Color

Voltage Breakdown Minimum

Temperature Rating

Type

50

Red

2000 V

Up to 200 C

Non-metallic box

51

N/A

N/A

Up to 200 C

Aluminum Box

52

Red/Orange

1000 V

Up to 200 C

Aluminum Box coated w/ epoxy

54

Red/Orange

1000 V

Up to 125 C

Encapsulated in epoxy, no box

Magnetics also offered uncased Magnesil cores (Coating Code 53)

Comments

01 Apr 2010 | John Wheway
There was a concern raised that "epoxy coatings have a known risk of causing burs/cracks to expose edges causing damage to wires" I use an MPP core with an A2 finish for Aerospace applications. Is there any credance to the risk?
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01 Apr 2010 | Bill Glass
John, Epoxy coatings actually help prevent wire damage by offering a glossy surface finish and ensuring smooth edges on the inner and outer radii. Also, the epoxy coated cores are subject to a 100% visual inspection to ensure the coated cores are free of chips, cracks, or burrs.
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01 Apr 2010 | John Wheway
Thanks Bill, Do you know if Magnetics performs any temperature/thermal testing of the coated cores?
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