17/06/2026
β‘π² Is Electrical Pressboard still essential in modern transformers?
Many people think insulation innovation is only about new composites, resins, or filmsβ¦
But in real transformer manufacturing, one material is still quietly doing the heavy lifting inside every unit:
π Electrical Pressboard
Used for decades β but still critical today.
π In oil-immersed power transformers, pressboard is not just insulation. It is the structural backbone of the entire active part.
It is used for:
β’ Coil end support structures
β’ Winding spacing blocks
β’ Oil duct channels & spacers
β’ Lead support systems
β’ Mechanical reinforcement inside windings
β‘ Its real value is not only dielectric strength β
but mechanical stability under long-term electrical stress + oil environment
π In high-voltage systems like instrument transformers and switchgear, it continues to ensure:
βοΈ Controlled electric field distribution
βοΈ Safe insulation distances
βοΈ Reliable long-term operation under load
π‘ The reality in the industry:
Even with advanced insulation materials available today, electrical pressboard remains one of the most cost-effective and reliable solutions for transformer internal structures.
Because in high-voltage engineering, stability matters more than novelty.
β Question for engineers & manufacturers:
Do you still prefer traditional pressboard-based insulation structures,
or are you gradually shifting to fully composite alternatives?
Letβs discuss.