Thermoset Epoxy Composite Materials with Glass Fabric Substrates

Epoxy Resin - Glass Fabric Substrates (17)

MC511A (NEMA G-11) is a high performance thermoset epoxy fiberglass composite that provides higher strength than MC511AF. The product offers excellent physical, mechanical, and electrical properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures. MC511A is chosen over high-temperature mat glass thermoset composites and high performance glass-filled thermoplastics because of its excellent machining characteristics, outstanding dimensional stability, superior creep resistance, and excellent high-temperature and performance characteristics. In use, the product is often exposed to continuous temperatures as high as 155°C for up to a decade. And in short-term applications such as insulation in aerospace and defense systems, the material withstands temperatures in excess of 300°C. Halogen free to conform to European restrictions, MC511A is specially formulated to meet exacting power generation standards requiring higher strength at elevated temperatures. The product is considered the premier material for use as Class F insulation in electrical power generation and transmission equipment.

MC511AF (NEMA G-11) is a high strength medium weight fiberglass epoxy resin composite that offers excellent physical, mechanical, and electrical properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures. The product retains at least 50 percent of its room-temperature flexural strength at 150°C (E-1/150, T-150). MC511AF is chosen over high temperature glass mat composites and high-performance glass-filled thermoplastics because of its excellent machineability, outstanding dimensional stability, superior creep resistance, and overall endurance over long periods of time in the application. In use, the product is often exposed to continuous temperatures as high as 155°C for up to a decade. And in short-term applications such as insulation in aerospace and defense systems, the material withstands temperatures in excess of 300°C. Halogen free to conform to European restrictions, MC511AF is specially formulated to meet exacting power generation standards requiring higher strength at elevated temperatures. The product is considered the standard material for use as Class F insulation in electrical power generation and transmission equipment.

MC511FR (NEMA FR-5) is a high strength medium weight glass epoxy composite that offers excellent physical, mechanical, and electrical properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures. It is similar to MC511AF but also has a UL 94 flamability rating of V-1. The product retains at least 50 percent of its room-temperature flexural strength at 150°C (E-1/150, T-150).

MC511SN - StatNot™ is a composite consisting of woven glass and a static-dissipative epoxy resin system. It offers electrostatic dissipative properties (10⁶ to 10¹⁰ Ω/Sq). This material is used when static dissipation is required from surface to surface of the composite in the X, Y, and Z directions. The product can serve as corona discharge and static dissipative slot filler material in structural applications. Other applications include PCB test fixtures and tabletops used for testing and repair of military and civilian electronics.

NP130 (NEMA FR-4) consists of a woven glass fabric substrate combined with a halogenated epoxy resin system. It is produced to printed circuit board quality standards, is flame retardant and meets UL-94 flammability classification V-0. NP130 meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/27, Type GEE-F, and IPC 4101, sheet 21.

NP130HF (NEMA FR-4) is a glass fabric epoxy composite that is a lower resin content version of NP130. NP130HF is engineered to provide higher flexural strength, higher flexural modulus (stiffness), and resistance to warp and twist than other NEMA Grade FR-4 products. The product is also more dimensionally stable than some similar offerings. Users give the product high marks for its performance in applications such as printed circuit board testing. NP130HF meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/27, Type GEE-F.

NP500A (NEMA G-10) is a glass fabric combined with a halogen-free epoxy resin system. The product offers a combination of excellent electrical characteristics and superior physical properties. In addition, it is not flame retardant and meets NEMA G-10 requirements. NP500A is used for structural support and insulation properties. It is also suitable for pipe shoes and vacuum applications. NP500A complies with the requirements of MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE, and IPC 4101, sheet 20.

NP500CR (NEMA G-10) is composed of a woven glass fabric combined with a halogen-free epoxy resin system. The product also offers superior physical properties and excellent electrical characteristics that are maintained in high-humidity conditions. In addition, it is not flame retardant and meets NEMA G-10 requirements. Designed to withstand absolute zero temperatures, the product is manufactured to the NIST G-10CR process specification for materials used in deep space and cryogenic applications. NP500CR complies with the requirements of MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE.

NP510A (NEMA FR-4) combines a woven glass fabric and an epoxy resin laminate (T_gapproximately 130°C) that contains bromine. The product provides consistent quality and good electrical properties under dry and humid conditions, as well as high flexural, impact, and bond strength at room temperatures. This product is suitable for a variety of structural, high humidity, and electrical insulation applications, which include terminal boards, lapping carriers, and disc and microelectronics polishing. NP510A complies with the requirements of MIL-I-24768/27, Type GEE-F.

NP511 (NEMA G-11) combines a woven glass fabric and a high temperature epoxy resin system (T_gover 180°C) that is non-brominated. The product provides consistent quality and good electrical properties under dry and humid conditions, as well as high flexural, impact, and bond strength at room and elevated temperatures. This product is suitable for a variety of structural, high humidity, and electrical insulation applications, which include cryogenic applications and many other applications for which very high or very low temperatures are part of the environmental requirement of the application. NP511 meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB.

NP511EM (NEMA G-11) is very much like NP511 with the exception that it is easier to machine. It has the same thermal and electrical characteristics, meets all of the physical and electrical properties of NEMA G-11 and has higher arc resistance than NP511. NP511EM can be used in most applications where NP511 is used, but it is not recommended for cryogenic applications.

NP512 combines a woven glass fabric and an epoxy resin system. The product provides high flexural, impact, and tensile strength at room temperatures along with a very high flexural modulus. NP512 is suitable for applications requiring enhanced flexural modulus and physical strength beyond the conventional characteristics of NEMA FR-4.

NP571 is a high performance composite providing superior mechanical strength at continuous operating temperatures of 210°C and above. The high temperature characteristics make the NP571 ideal for numerous uses in power generation, oil & gas seals and gaskets, and aerospace applications. In addition to superior strength, NP571 also provides excellent machining characteristics, outstanding dimensional stability, and superior creep resistance. In use, this product maintains its physical, mechanical, and electrical properties for up to a decade.

NP572 (NEMA G-11) is a high strength medium weight glass epoxy composite that offers excellent physical, mechanical, and electrical properties at both room temperature and elevated temperatures. The product retains at least 50 percent of its room-temperature flexural strength at 150°C (E-1/150, T-150). NP572 is chosen over high temperature glass mat composites and high-performance glass-filled thermoplastics because of its excellent machinability, outstanding dimensional stability, superior creep resistance, and overall endurance over long periods of time. In use, the product is often exposed to continuous temperatures as high as 155°C for up to a decade. With its guaranteed minimum Tg of 180ºC, NP572 is considered the standard material for use as Class H insulation in electrical apparatus. NP572 also meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB.

SP525M - WaveMax 5000™ is a combination of a non-woven random glass mat substrate combined with a high temperature, static dissipative epoxy resin system. Offering superior machining properties, WaveMax 5000 “cuts like butter.” In the production of finely machined parts, the product can be used to machine strong but very thin walls without breakout. WaveMax 5000 provides excellent mechanical strength at a continuous operating temperature of 190°C. In addition, short exposures to temperatures approaching 360°C (such as those produced during wave soldering and IR reflow) will not adversely affect the life of the material.

SP526M - WaveMax 6000™ is a combination of a non-woven random glass mat substrate combined with a high temperature, static dissipative epoxy resin system. In the production of finely machined parts, WaveMax™ can be used to machine strong but very thin walls without breakout. WaveMax 6000 provides excellent mechanical strength at a continuous operating temperature of 250°C. In addition, short exposures to temperatures approaching 360°C (such as those produced during lead free wave soldering) will not adversely affect the life of the material.

SP527 - WaveMax 8000™ is a combination of a woven glass substrate combined with a high temperature, static dissipative epoxy resin system. In the production of finely machined parts, WaveMax 8000™ can be used to machine strong but very thin walls without breakout. WaveMax 6000 provides excellent mechanical strength at a continuous operating temperature of 180°C. In addition, short exposures to temperatures approaching 300°C (such as those produced during lead free wave soldering) will not adversely affect the life of the material.