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Micarta® / High Pressure Laminates G10, LE, X, CE

Micarta's® dielectric characteristic makes it a superb insulator. It's uses in this area range from giant transformers, circuit breakers and other power transmission and generating hardware to circuit panels, switch and socket bases, washers, spacers, x-ray machines and other medical imaging equipment where long-term electrical insulation is crucial.

Micarta® line of high pressure laminates is one of the strongest materials known to the industry. Since it is so tough, Micarta® is given many tasks that would ordinarily be reserved for metals. The machine tool industry uses it to make long lasting gears, pinions, bushings & bearings that are quieter and more economical than metal parts.

The grades of Micarta® available are:

Paper with phenolic grades (NEMA X)
Provides low cost electrical and mechanical properties.This material is widely used for switchboards, panel boards, insulating washers and intricate punched parts.

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GENERIC MATERIAL NAME: Phenolic / Paper
BRAND NAMES: Micarta, X
MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Paper base, Good mechanical properties, high dielectric strength
MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE(°F/°C): 248°F / 120°C
MILITARY SPEC: LP 509-I
NEMA GRADE: X
CUTTING/MACHINING TIPS: High speed carbide tipped tools.

Cotton with phenolic grades (NEMA CE & LE)
Provides more mechanical strength than paper grades and have a finer surface with better machinability. These materials are used for gears, pinions, bearings, bushings and many structural applications.

GENERIC MATERIAL NAME: Phenolic / Canvas

BRAND NAMES: Micarta®, CE, C, L, LE

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Cotton fabric base, High impact

MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE(°F/°C): 248°F / 120°C

MILITARY SPEC: MIL-P-15035-FBG

THIS ITEM ALSO AVAILABLE IN: Sheet, Rod & Tube

CUTTING/MACHINING TIPS: High speed carbide tipped tools.

Glass with epoxy grades (NEMA G-10/FR-4)
This material combines high mechanical strength, good electrical properties, and excellent moisture resistance. These properties prevail at elevated temperatures. Flame retardant grades are available. They are used as structural members, slot insulation, wedges and panels.

GENERIC MATERIAL NAME: Epoxy / Glass

BRAND NAMES: Micarta®, FR-4 & G-10

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS: Continuous woven glass epoxy, Extremely high mechanical strength, Low water absorption

MAXIMUM WORKING TEMPERATURE (°F/°C): 302°F / 150°C

CHEMICAL RESISTANT TO: Broad chemical resistance

MILITARY SPEC: MIL-P-18177-GEE

THIS ITEM IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN: Sheet, Rod & Tube

CUTTING / MACHINING TIPS: Diamond tipped cutters, High speed carbide routers.

Glass with phenolic grades (NEMA G-3) Special Order!

Glass with melamine grades (NEMA G-5) Special Order!

Glass with silicone grades (NEMA G-7) Special Order!


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