Thermal Insulator

T-gard 500, a thermally conductive insulator, is made from hightemperature polyimide film conformally coated with a ceramic-filled silicone.
May 11, 2006

This construction reportedly provides higher electronic insulation and thermal conductivity properties, compared to fiberglass-based insulators. T-gard 500 is also more flexible, thinner, and less costly than fiberglass, with superior cut-through resistance.

Laird Technologies Thermal Products, (formerly known as Thermagon), 4707 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102, (216) 939-2300, lairdtech.com

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