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Electrolytic Capacitor Separator Paper

For electrode separation and electrolyte retention in aluminum electrolytic capacitors. Single-layer, composite and special series are organized by density, thickness and key physical properties for initial selection.

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Electrolytic Capacitor Separator Paper
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Paper series and structures

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Electrolytic capacitor paper models, specifications and papermaking structures
Electrolytic capacitor paper models, specifications and papermaking structures
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Paper forming methodMain materials
W10.6540,50,60Single-layer cylinder-mould paperW fibers
0.8020,25,30,40Single-layer Fourdrinier paper
0.8520,25,30
0.9020,25,30
W20.5550, 60,75Double-layer composite paper
0.7040
45,50
60,70
0.8040,50
60,70
0.8540,50
60,70
WS20.8040,45,50,W+S fibers
60,70
WD240,45,50,W+D fibers
60,70
WCD20.5850, 60,70W+C+D fibers
0.6540,50,60,70
WM20.7035,40,45,50W+M fibers
60,70,90
WB20.6040,45,50W+B fibers
0.6560
SM20.5050S fiber + M fiber
0.5540,50,60
0.6040,50,60
0.6540,50,60
MJ20.2850M+J fibers
0.3040,50,60
0.3540,50,60
0.4040,50
0.4540,50
0.5040
S20.5540,50S fiber
0.6040,50
0.6540,50
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Physical and chemical properties

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Electrolytic capacitor paper — physical properties (EG)
Electrolytic capacitor paper — physical properties (EG)
ModelOven-dry density (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Oven-dry grammage (g/m²)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value (23℃ EG)Reference breakdown voltage (V) ①
W10.65±0.0340±3.227.01.5051.29390
50±4.032.51.6071.70420
60±4.839.01.7081.98470
0.80±0.0321±1.617.61.20-1.10370
25±2.020.01.40-1.51410
30±2.424.01.50-1.92490
40±3.232.01.80-2.59600
0.85±0.0321±1.618.71.30--420
25±2.021.31.40--480
30±2.425.51.70--550
0.90±0.0321±1.619.81.40--470
25±2.022.51.50--520
30±2.427.01.80--590
W20.55±0.0350±4.027.51.40201.29380
60±4.833.01.50231.69410
75±6.041.32.00281.97460
0.70±0.0340±3.228.01.6041.50400
50±4.035.01.8071.80460
60±4.842.02.0092.38490
70±5.649.02.20112.75540
0.80±0.0340±3.232.01.7032.18600
50±4.040.02.0042.80655
60±4.848.02.5053.35710
70±5.656.02.7073.35770
0.85±0.0340±3.234.01.8022.45630
50±4.042.52.0032.89690
60±4.851.02.5043.45750
WS20.80±0.0340±3.232.01.6031.85590
50±4.040.02.0042.10620
60±4.848.02.4052.65690
70±5.656.02.8073.35750
WD20.70±0.0340±3.221.01.6041.50500
45±3.631.51.7051.60530
50±4.035.01.8061.72570
60±4.842.02.0072.05610
70±5.649.02.2092.32680
0.80±0.0340±3.232.01.6031.82590
45±3.636.01.8032.00610
50±4.040.02.0042.12630
60±4.848.02.4052.67690
70±5.656.02.8073.29760
WCD20.58±0.0350±4.029.01.80121.33470
60±4.834.82.00151.56500
70±5.640.62.40171.91570
0.65±0.0340±3.226.01.5051.31420
50±4.032.51.7091.53490
60±4.839.01.90121.78520
70±5.645.52.20142.21590
WM20.70±0.0340±3.228.01.6061.25400
45±3.631.51.7071.31430
50±4.035.01.8081.48450
60±4.842.02.00101.80490
70±5.649.02.20122.10540
80±6.456.02.60152.53600
90±7.263.03.00183.02630
WB20.60±0.0340±3.224.01.30120.93350
45±3.627.01.40131.08380
50±4.030.01.50141.20410
0.65±0.0360±4.839.01.60131.60450
SM20.50±0.0350±4.025.01.20340.74-
0.55±0.0340±3.222.01.30210.72-
50±4.027.51.40300.88-
60±4.833.01.50341.12-
0.60±0.0340±3.224.01.30130.86-
50±4.030.01.40211.15-
60±4.836.01.50251.40-
0.65±0.0340±3.226.01.4080.98-
50±4.032.51.50131.20-
60±4.839.01.60211.55-
  • Note ①: measured breakdown voltage values are somewhat lower due to a change in test equipment; the actual withstand voltage is unchanged.
Electrolytic capacitor paper — physical properties (EG, GBL)
Electrolytic capacitor paper — physical properties (EG, GBL)
ModelOven-dry density (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Oven-dry grammage (g/m²)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value
23℃ EGGBL
1kHz100kHz
S20.55±0.0340±3.222.01.30220.69-
50±4.027.51.40300.83-
0.60±0.0340±3.224.01.40180.82-
50±4.030.01.50221.14-
0.65±0.0340±3.226.01.50150.98-
50±4.032.51.60181.28-
MJ20.28±0.0350±4.0140.40500.291.080.19
0.30±0.0340±3.2120.40400.311.070.17
50±4.0150.50500.381.100.20
60±4.818.00.70570.381.160.23
0.35±0.0340±3.2140.40400.361.080.20
50±4.017.50.50500.451.130.32
60±4.821.00.80520.451.330.32
0.40±0.0340±3.2160.60350.431.160.28
50±4.0200.80450.551.280.34
0.45±0.0340±3.2180.80300.481.240.32
50±4.022.51.10400.621.300.36
0.50±0.0340±3.2201.30250.601.380.44
Electrolytic capacitor paper — chemical properties
Electrolytic capacitor paper — chemical properties
ParameterUnitStandard
Water-soluble chloride contentmg/kg≤2.0 (according to GB/T 2678.2) ≤4.0 (according to 3.7.2.2) ≤8.0 (according to 3.7.2.1)
ConductivitymS/m≤1.4
pH6.0–8.0
Iron particles (0.08~0.1mm²)pieces/1800cm²≤5
Iron particles (>0.1mm²)pieces/1800cm²Not permitted
Moisture%≤7.0
  • Water-soluble chloride test: 3.7.2.1 mercuric nitrate titration; 3.7.2.2 ion chromatography.
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Special series

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TS2 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

TS2 electrolytic capacitor paper is designed for ultra-low-loss electrolytic capacitors.

Extremely low-loss T and S fibers give the product extremely low losses.

Made by double-layer composite papermaking with a special forming mesh, providing good compactness and low leakage performance.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

TS2 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value GBL (Ω/kHz)Conductivity ≤ (mS/m)Chloride content ≤ (ppm)
TS235-400.35±0.0340.0±3.20.40401.001.52.0
TS235-5050.0±4.00.45451.08
TS240-400.40±0.0340.0±3.20.50351.05
W290 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

W290 electrolytic capacitor paper is designed for high-frequency, low-loss electrolytic capacitors.

W2 electrolytic capacitor paper is produced as a two-layer composite using Fourdrinier and cylinder-former processes.

The Fourdrinier layer is made at W195 density, providing higher dielectric strength.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

W290 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value (23°C, EG, Ω/kHz)Dry-paper withstand voltage reference (V)
W290-400.90±0.03040.0±3.21.802—670
W290-5050.0±4.02.203—730
W290-6060.0±4.82.703—790
S270 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

A two-layer Fourdrinier/cylinder composite paper, with low-loss S fibers in both layers, provides low-loss performance.

The Fourdrinier layer is made at S180 density, providing high dielectric strength.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

S270 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value (23°C, EG, Ω/kHz)Dry-paper withstand voltage reference (V)
S270-300.70±0.03030.0±2.41.2031.02370
S270-4040.0±3.21.4081.23440
S270-5050.0±4.01.60101.45520
S270-6060.0±4.82.00121.72560
S270-7070.0±5.62.30142.08610
WD275 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

WD275 electrolytic capacitor paper is designed for high-frequency, low-loss electrolytic capacitors.

WD2 electrolytic capacitor paper is produced as a two-layer composite using Fourdrinier and cylinder-former processes.

The Fourdrinier layer is made at W185 density, providing higher dielectric strength.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

WD275 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value (23°C, EG, Ω/kHz)Dry-paper withstand voltage reference (V)
WD275-400.75±0.03040.0±3.21.803—570
WD275-5050.0±4.02.004—630
WD275-6060.0±4.82.205—680
WD285 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

WD285 electrolytic capacitor paper is designed for high-frequency, low-loss electrolytic capacitors.

WD2 electrolytic capacitor paper is produced as a two-layer composite using Fourdrinier and cylinder-former processes.

The Fourdrinier layer is made at W195 density, providing higher dielectric strength.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

WD285 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
ModelDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value (23°C, EG, Ω/kHz)Dry-paper withstand voltage reference (V)
WD285-400.85±0.03040.0±3.22.002—650
WD285-5050.0±4.02.203—690
WD285-6060.0±4.82.604—750
S275 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data

S275 electrolytic capacitor paper is designed for high-frequency, low-loss electrolytic capacitors.

S275 is made as a two-layer composite using Fourdrinier and cylinder-former processes. Both layers use ultra-low-loss S fibers, giving the product low-loss properties.

The Fourdrinier layer is made at S185 density, providing high dielectric strength.

High chemical purity; stable performance.

S275 electrolytic capacitor paper has higher dielectric strength than S270.

S275 electrolytic capacitor paper: technical data
Product nameDensity (g/cm³)Thickness (μm)Longitudinal tensile strength ≥ (kN/m)Longitudinal liquid rise ≥ (mm/10min)ESR reference value GBL (Ω/kHz)Conductivity not greater than (mS/m)Chloride content not greater than (ppm)
S275-400.75±0.03040.0±3.21.601.6071.30460
S275-500.75±0.03050.0±4.02.002.0091.53540
S275-600.75±0.03060.0±4.82.402.40111.82580
S275-700.75±0.03070.0±5.62.802.80132.22630
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Capacitor selection reference

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Paper selection reference for small aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Paper selection reference for small aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Voltage (V)Capacitance (μF)Diameter (mm)Standard gradeMiniature typeLow ESR grade
6.310~10003~20SM250-50 SM255-50SM255-40MJ228-50 MJ230-40、50 MJ235-40、50 MJ240-40、50 MJ245-40、50
252.2~33003~20SM250-50 SM255-50SM255-40MJ228-50 MJ230-40、50 MJ235-40、50 MJ240-40、50 MJ245-40、50
501~15003~20SM255-50 SM260-50SM260-40 SM265-40MJ250-40 SM250-50
631~100004~20SM255-50 SM260-50SM260-40 SM265-40MJ250-40 SM250-50
1001~4705~20SM260-50 SM265-50W180-30SM255-50 SM260-50
1601~1006.3~20WD270-50 WM270-50、60WD270-40 WS280-40SM260-50 SM265-50
2001~10010~20WS280-50 WM270-60 WD270-50、60WS280-40 W280-40SM265-50 S270-40、50
2501~10010~20WS280-50、60 WD270-60、70 WM270-60、70WS280-40、50 W280-40、50 W285-40、50S270-50、60
3501~4710~20WS280-50、60 WD270-60、70 WM270-70WS280-50 W285-50S270-60、70
4001~3310~20WS280-60、70、80 W280-60、70、80 W285-60、70 WD270-60+W180-20 WM270-60+W185-20WS280-60、70 W285-50、60S270-70 WD270-70
4501–3310–20WS280-70、80 W280-70、80 W285-70、80 WM270-60+W190-30 WD270-60+W185-30W285-60、70 W180-20+WS280-40S270-80 WD270-80
  • Separator paper selection reference.
Paper selection reference for large aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Paper selection reference for large aluminum electrolytic capacitors
Voltage (V)Diameter (mm)Separator paper model
10~5022~40SM255-50 SM260-50 S270-50 WM270-50 WD270-40、50 WS280-40
50~90SM255-50 SM260-50 S270-50 WS280-40 WM270-50 WD270-40、50 W180-30 W280-40 W285-40
63~8022~40WS280-40 S270-50 WM270-50 W180-30 SM260-50 W280-40
50~90WS280-40 S270-50 WM270-50 SM260-50 W280-40 W190-30 W180-30、40 SM265-50
10022~40WS280-40 WM270-50 SM260-50 WD270-40、50 W280-40 S270-50
50~90WS280-40 WM270-50 SM265-50 W280-40 S270-50
16022~40WS280-40 WM270-50 WB265-60 W280-40 S270-60
50~90WS280-40、50 WM270-50 W280-40、50 W285-40 S270-50、60
20022~40WS280-50、60 WD270-50、60、70 WM270-60、70 W280-50、60 W285-40、50 S270-70
50~90WS280-50、60、70 WD270-50、60 S270-70 W280-50、60 W285-40、50
25022~40WS280-50、60、70 WD270-60、70 S270-60、70 W280-50、60、70 W285-40、50
50~90WS280-50、60 、70 S270-60、70 W180-30×2 WD270-60、70、80 W280-50、60 W285-50、60
315~35022~40WS280-60,70 WD270-70、80 W280-60、70 W285-50、60、70
50~90WS280-60、70 WD270-70、80 WD270-50×2 W285-50、60
40022~40WS280-70、80 WM270-50×2 W180-30×2 W190-30×2 WD270-60+W180-20 WD270-50×2 W280-70、80 W285-70、80
50~90WS280-80 WS280-40、50×2 WD270-50×2 WS280-50+W180-30 W280-40、50×2 W285-40、50×2
45022~40WS280-40、50×2 WD270-50、60×2 WM270-60+W185-30 W280-60+W180-30 W285-40、50×2 WM270-50、60×2
50~90WS280-40、50、60×2 WD270-50、60×2 WD270-70+W190-30 W280-40、50、60×2 W285-40、50×2
  • Separator paper selection reference.
Paper selection reference for motor-start capacitors
Paper selection reference for motor-start capacitors
Voltage (V)Capacitance (μF)Diameter (mm)Separator paper model
11040~25025~50WD280-50、60 WM270-60、70 W280-50、60 W285-40、50
16040~25025~50WS280-80 WM270-90 WB260-45×2 W85-60 W280-40×2
20020~20025~50WS280-40+50 WD270-50×2 S265-50×2 SM260-50×2 W285-40×2 W280-40+50
23020~20025~50WS280-40+50 WD270-50×2 WB265-60×2 W285-40×2 W280-40+50
25020~20025~50WS280-40+50 WD270-50×2 W285-40×2 W280-40+50 WB265-60×2
360——WS280-50+60 WD270-60×2 WD270-70×2 W285-50×2 S270-60×2
400——WS280-60×2 WD270-70×2 W280-60 W280-50×2 W285-50×2
  • Separator paper selection reference.
Paper selection reference for flash capacitors
Paper selection reference for flash capacitors
Voltage (V)Capacitance (μF)Diameter (mm)Separator paper model
33060~130010.5~35.5W185-20×2 WS280-40 W285-40
360150~130016.5~35.5W185-20×2 WD280-50 W280-50 W190-25*2 W285-40 W190-20*2
450150~60025.5~35.5WD280-70 W190-30×2 WD280-40×2 W280-40×2 W285-60
  • Separator paper selection reference.

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