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ASTM D6871 Test Specimens

Metaspec manufactures test specimens required by Specification ASTM D6871, which covers a high fire point natural vegetable oil ester insulating fluid used as a dielectric and cooling medium in new and existing power and distribution electrical apparatus such as transformers and attendant equipment. This type of insulating fluid is an agricultural product derived from vegetable oils rather than refined from petroleum base stocks or synthesized from organic precursors.


The following is a list of tests in Specification ASTM D6871 that require test specimens. Some of these tests may be customized for this specification. Click on the test method number for more information about specimens required for each test.

To learn more about this specification, click HERE.

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