ELANTAS®: electrical insulation resins, varnishes and systems for Power & Mobility

ELANTAS® develops resins, varnishes, impregnation systems, potting, casting, and coatings for electrical insulation and the protection of electrotechnical equipment. ADDEV Materials distributes, stores, and packages ELANTAS® products in Europe and North America for the energy, energy storage (BESS), automotive, rail, data centre, and industrial markets. The solutions meet the requirements for dielectric strength, thermal class, humidity, vibration, and industrial processes.

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ELANTAS®: insulating materials for electrical engineering equipment

ELANTAS®, a division of the ALTANA Group, specialises in insulating materials for the electrical and electronics industries. Its portfolio includes impregnating resins, insulating varnishes, casting and potting resins, electronic coatings, adhesives, and flexible electrical insulation materials.

ELANTAS® systems are used to protect transformers, motors, stators, rotors, insulators, bushings, windings, and medium-voltage components. They are compatible with industrial processes such as vacuum casting, APG (Automatic Pressure Gelation), vacuum impregnation, VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation), and electronic potting.

ADDEV Materials notably commercialises Epoxylite®, Dobeckan®, ISONEL®, and Elan-tron® products to meet the insulation, encapsulation, impregnation, and protection needs of Power & Mobility systems.

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Why ELANTAS® is a benchmark in electrical insulation

ELANTAS® materials are selected when electrical, thermal, and environmental reliability dictates the system's lifespan.

Dielectric strength up to ~28 kV/mm

IEC 60085 thermal classes up to 200 °C

Volume resistivity >10¹⁵ to >10¹⁷ Ω·cm

VPI, VI, APG, casting and potting processes

ELANTAS® range available from ADDEV Materials

ADDEV Materials offers a selection of ELANTAS® products covering the needs for impregnation, insulation, potting, casting, and electrical protection:

ProductFamilyMain functionApplications Power & Mobility
Epoxylite® 578 EWEpoxy resinIsolation, encapsulation and electrical protectionTransformers, medium voltage components, energy equipment
Dobeckan® ST NV 075-4475Impregnation resinVPI impregnation of windingsTraction armatures, field coils, electric motors
ISONEL 31 J VarnishInsulating varnishThin-film dielectric protectionWindings, stators, rotors, motor maintenance
Epoxylite® 235 SGEpoxy resinPotting, casting and component insulationPower electronics, modules, encapsulated components
Elan-tron® MC 62Epoxy casting resinOvermoulding, insulation and mechanical protectionTransformers, insulators, electrotechnical components
ELANTAS varnishes / lacquersInsulating varnishesImpregnation, surface protection and moisture resistanceMotors, generators, transformers, industrial components

The exact selection depends on the customer's process: impregnation, potting, casting, coating, thermal resistance, viscosity, gel time, and packaging format.

Key technical properties of ELANTAS® systems

The values below summarise the typical performance of ELANTAS® resins, varnishes and systems used in electrical insulation. Exact data depends on formulation and process.

Thermal class
130 to 200 °C
IEC 60085 according to system
Dielectric strength
up to 28 kV/mm
according to the formulation
Electrical resistivity
>10¹⁵ to >10¹⁷ Ω·cm
Maximum temperature
up to ~200 °C
High-performance resins
Permittivity
2.8 to 3.6
Compatible processes
VPI, VI, APG, casting
Fire protection
UL 94 / F0-F1
according to systems and applications
Material functions
Impregnation, potting, coating

Industrial applications of ELANTAS® solutions

ELANTAS® products are used to provide insulation, encapsulation, and protection for critical electrical systems in the Power & Mobility markets:

Transformation and packaging of ELANTAS® solutions

Beyond distribution, ADDEV Materials tailors ELANTAS® products to production constraints: volumes, formats, mixing, packaging, and workshop use.

What are the advantages of choosing ADDEV Materials for ELANTAS®?

ADDEV Materials supports industrial Power & Mobility companies in the selection, sourcing and adaptation of ELANTAS® products:

  • ELANTAS® Distribution — Access to the resins, varnishes, impregnation systems, potting compounds and coatings marketed by ADDEV.
  • European and North American Stock Markets — securing supplies of critical references.
  • Suitable packaging Compatible formats for prototype, maintenance, and series production volumes.
  • Electrical engineering expertise — selection by thermal class, dielectric strength, viscosity, gel time and customer process.
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Need an ELANTAS® solution?

Looking for an ELANTAS® resin, varnish or impregnation system for a Power & Mobility application? ADDEV Materials can help you identify the right product for your specifications.

  • Application analysis: motor, transformer, BESS, electronics or industrial equipment
  • System choice: epoxy resin, varnish, impregnation, potting, casting or coating
  • Format definition: kit, canister, cartridge, specific packaging or bulk
What to remember
  • ELANTAS® covers resins, varnishes, impregnation systems, potting, casting, and coatings for electrical insulation.
  • The systems are used on engines, stators, transformers, insulators, windings, and power electronics.
  • Technical performance can reach thermal class 200 °C (IEC 60085), ~28 kV/mm and >10¹⁶ Ω·cm depending on formulation.
  • ADDEV Materials distributes ELANTAS®, holds stock in Europe/North America and adapts packaging to industrial processes.
  • The key families available include Epoxylite®, Dobeckan®, ISONEL® and Elan-tron® for Power & Mobility applications.

FAQ — ELANTAS® and electrical insulation

ELANTAS® solutions encompass resins, varnishes, impregnating systems, potting, casting, and coatings used for electrical insulation and the protection of electrotechnical components. They are designed to improve dielectric strength, thermal resistance, moisture resistance, and the durability of motors, transformers, windings, and electronic components.

An impregnating resin penetrates the windings to reduce voids, reinforce insulation, and improve heat dissipation. An insulating varnish forms a protective coating on windings or electrical surfaces. Potting partially or completely encapsulates an electronic component. Casting is used to mould a complete insulating part, such as an insulator, a bushing, or a transformer component.

ADDEV Materials notably sells ELANTAS® products such as Epoxylite® 578 EW, Dobeckan® ST NV 075-4475, ISONEL 31 J EN Varnish, Epoxylite® 235 SG, and Elan-tron® MC 62. These products meet the needs for impregnation, insulation, potting, casting, and electrotechnical protection according to application constraints.

ELANTAS® resin can be used to impregnate the windings of an electric motor to improve insulation, mechanical strength, and resistance to thermal cycling. In traction applications, impregnation reduces voids, improves winding cohesion, and contributes to durability against vibrations, moisture, and electrical stresses.

The thermal class depends on the actual operating temperature and the duration of exposure. ELANTAS® systems cover common thermal classes of 130 °C, 155 °C, 180 °C, and up to 200 °C depending on the formulation. For a traction motor, an onboard transformer, or power electronics, the choice must consider the maximum temperature, thermal cycling, and the processing method.

Yes. ELANTAS® resins, varnishes and potting systems can protect electronic components, sensors, connectors and electrical sub-assemblies from moisture, vibration and thermal stress. In a BESS system, they are relevant for the protection of modules, BMS boards and power components, subject to validation of the grade and process.

ELANTAS® systems can be formulated for processes such as dip impregnation, hot-dip, trickle, Vacuum Impregnation (VI), Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI), vacuum casting, APG and electronic potting. The choice depends on the viscosity, gel time, component geometry and the desired level of insulation.

ADDEV Materials combines distribution, stock in Europe / North America, and format adaptation for ELANTAS® products. This approach ensures supply security, receipt of packaging formats suited to the process, and faster qualification of a material solution for Power & Mobility applications.