Meets MIL-I-24768/1 Type GME.
Industrial Phenolic Laminates are made by applying heat and pressure to layers of paper, canvas, linen or glass cloth impregnated with synthetic themosetting resins. When heat and pressure are applied to the layers, a chemical reaction (polymerization) transforms the separate layers into a single laminated material with a "set" shape that cannot be softened again - therefore, these materials are called "thermosets". A variety of resin types and cloth materials can be used to manufacture thermoset laminates with a range of mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties.

Physical strength, resiliency, ease and versatility of fabrication, and excellent electrical properties make Phenolic Laminates useful as support components in a wide range of mechanical and electrical applications. Phenolic Laminates are strong, stiff, and have high impact and compressive strengths. And they do not soften upon re-heating, so they are easy to saw, drill, tap, and machine with ordinary tools.

This grade is composed of a continuous glass woven cloth base impregnated with a melamine resin binder. Melamines are the hardest of all laminates, exhibiting good dimensional stability and arc resistance.

Unit of Measure

Sheet Size

N/A 36 x 48 in

Thickness

N/A 0.250 in

Tolerance

N/A ± 0.015 in

Weight

N/A 2.48 lb/ft²

Density (ASTM D792)

N/A 1.95 g/cm³

Hardness - Rockwell (ASTM D785)

N/A M120

Water Absorption - 24 hrs at 0.125" (ASTM D570)

N/A 0.28 %

Tensile Strength - Lengthwise (ASTM D638)

N/A 41000 psi

Tensile Strength - Crosswise (ASTM D638)

N/A 32000 psi

Flexural Strength - Lengthwise (ASTM D790)

N/A 82000 psi

Flexural Strength - Crosswise (ASTM D790)

N/A 58000 psi

Flexural Modulus - Lengthwise (ASTM D790)

N/A 16 x 105 psi

Flexural Modulus - Crosswise (ASTM D790)

N/A 13 x 105 psi

Compressive Strength

N/A 70000 psi

Izod Impact Strength, Notched - Lengthwise (ASTM D256)

N/A 16 ft·lb/in

Izod Impact Strength, Notched - Crosswise (ASTM D256)

N/A 9 ft·lb/in

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - Lengthwise

N/A 0.83 x 10-5 in/in/ºF

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion - Crosswise

N/A 1.0 x 10-5 in/in/ºF

Maximum Operating Temperature

N/A 300 ºF

Flammability Rating (UL 94)

N/A V0

Dielectric Strength - Short Time, 0.125" (ASTM D149)

N/A 550 V/mil