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Farboset® 5000

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Farboset® 5000 is a novolac epoxy molding compound that contains mineral and glass fillers. It is specifically designed for applications where fast curing, high hot strength, and low abrasion resistance are essential. This compound is well-suited for the encapsulation of solenoid coils and similar applications where electrical and thermal performance are critical.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

End Uses: Coils, Encapsulant, Power Transformers, Solenoid Coil, Switches

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Identification & Functionality

Fillers Included
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Product Applications

It is designed to encapsulate coils, transformers, switches and other electrical components requiring good hot rigidity in molding.

Properties

Flame Rating
Mechanical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Flexural Strength16500.0psi
Flexural Strength1160.0kg/cm²
Compressive Strength41000.0psi
Compressive Strength2500.0kg/cm²
Tensile Strength9500.0psi
Tensile Strength670.0kg/cm²
Impact Strength (Izod Notched)0.017kg-m/cm
Impact Strength (Izod Notched)0.3ft-Ib/inch
Hardness (Shore D)75.0
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)150.0°C
Linear Thermal Expansion (Alpha 1)27x 10⁻⁶cm/cm/°C
Linear Thermal Expansion (Alpha 2)79x 10⁻⁶cm/cm/°C
Thermal Conductivity16 x 10⁻⁴cal/cm-sec-°C
Electrical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance180.0seconds
Dissipation Factor (1 KHz)0.007ASTM 150
Dielectric Constant (1 KHz)4.5
Dielectric Strength (1/8 Inch Section)min. 400volts/mil
Loss Factor (1 KHz)0.032ASTM 150
Volume Resistivitymin. 5.0x 10¹⁵Ohm - cm
Surface Resistivitymin. 1.0x 10¹⁶ohm-cm
Moisture Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Water Absorption (at 23 °C, 24 hours)0.04%
Processing Information (Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bulk Density1.0gm/cc
Molding Pressure3.5 - 70kg/cm²
Molding Pressure50 - 1,000psi
Molding Temperature150 - 180°C
Molding Temperature302 - 356°F
Mold Shrinkage0.006cm/cm
Color Stability (at 150 °C)Excellent1000 hours
Post Cure (at 150°C)30.0hours
Molded Density1.88gm/cc
Spiral Flow66.0cmEMMI 1-66A

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months
Storage and Shelf life Conditions
Storage Specification Data
Recommended Storage Temperature °C 4
Storage Life (Not more than 40% loss of spiral flow based on original values.) 5 °C , months 6