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Exploring The Potential Of Splitting Mica

Mica has certain unbeatable characteristics such as – high mechanical strength and great dielectric strength. When this Mica is subjected to a process called Mica Splitting, its dormant potential is unlocked.

The technique for splitting mica entails carefully extracting thin layers from Mica blocks. This is usually done by skilled personnel with the help of sharp knives. Mica can also be split in a high vacuum which results in its cleavage area being covered with electrical charges.

Split Mica has certain unique properties which makes it an ideal material for various applications such as:

  • Electrical Use: Mica, due its high dielectric strength, is an exceptional insulator which is used for electrical components like commutator segments in DC motors.
  • Mechanical Use: Split Mica’s thin sheets hide its remarkable toughness and flexibility, properties which allow it to withstand harsh conditions.
  • High Temperature Conditions: Mica thrives in scorching environments, withstanding temperatures up to 1,000°C.
  • Safety Applications: Mica is non-flammable and highly stable and therefore is well suited for safety applications.

Mica’s versatility extends beyond individual layers. Mica is ground into fine particles and crafted into mica sheets. These sheets combine unique properties, making them ideal for heating elements and other applications.

Mica is more than just a mineral. It’s a material with remarkable properties that benefit our world in countless ways.

Hatim Dielectrics glass mica tapes are used for taping of conductor and end windings of F and H class machines. Our moulding micanite sheets used with several steps of precise craftsmanship contribute to create intricately shaped components with exceptional electrical insulating properties.

Hatim Dielectrics range of Splitting Mica products consists of:

  • GMGS / GMS
  • Moulding Micanite Sheets
  • Micanite V Cones