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ITW FORMEX

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ITW FORMEX® is a global manufacturer of innovative electrical insulating materials for electronics manufacturing and high voltage electrical applications. The company has 30 years experience in providing Formex™ electrical insulating materials for use in a wide variety of applications ranging from automotive batteries to industrial equipment and consumer electronics applications. No other flame retardant electrical insulation can equal the performance and versatility of Formex™ products for cost-effective fabricated parts. Many engineers have cut significant cost from their designs by replacing a variety of injected molded parts, electrical papers and thermoplastic materials. Formex™ Insulation Materials are highly engineered to serve the demands of sophisticated applications efficiently. Headquartered near Chicago, ITW FORMEX® provides technical and sales assistance, distribution and production globally.

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Formex™ GK-10

Density:1035.0 - 1035.0 kg/m³

Formex™ GK-10 the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Formex®, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Formex™ GK-10 can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

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Formex™ GK-30

Density:1035.0 - 1035.0 kg/m³

Formex™ GK-30 the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Formex®, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Formex™ GK-30 can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

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Formex™ GK-40

Density:1035.0 - 1035.0 kg/m³

Formex™ GK-40 the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Formex®, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Formex™ GK-40 can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

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Formex™ GK-17

Density:1035.0 - 1035.0 kg/m³

Formex™ GK-17 the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Formex®, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Formex™ GK-17 can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

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Formex™ GK-62

Density:1035.0 - 1035.0 kg/m³

Formex™ GK-62 the market proven formulation of flame retardant polypropylene electrical insulation material from ITW Formex®, offers exceptional reliability and durability for a variety of industrial and consumer product applications. It offers superior dielectric strength, an elevated temperature rating, and exceptional moisture and chemical resistance to protect sensitive electronic elements from dielectric or environmental damage. It can also be used as a physical barrier that protects general users or service workers from the dangers of exposure to electrically charged components. In addition, Formex™ GK-62 can easily be scored and folded into three-dimensional shapes, making it a highly versatile product that substantially reduces the costs associated with, fabricating, warehousing and shipping.

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Applications:Consumer Electronics, Appliances & Electronics, EIFS & Insulation, Other Consumer Goods Applications, Other Building & Construction Applications, Jacketing & Insulation, Insulation, Exterior Insulation & Finishing Systems (EIFS), Wire & Cable, Building Envelope & Roofing, Devices & Assemblies, Building Envelope
Product Families:Parts, Shapes & Films
Chemical Family:Polypropylenes (PP), Polyolefins
Polymer Name:Polypropylene (unspecified)
End Uses:Appliances, Consumer Applications, Flame Retardant Insulation, Electrical Insulation, Building Wire Insulation, Appliance Wire Insulation

ITW Formex® polypropylene and polycarbonate flame retardant electrical insulating materials provide superior electric surge shielding in industrial and consumer electronic equipment. It is also useful as a thermal and electrical barrier material which is reflected in its UL 94V-0 Flame Class Rating. Formex™ materials are available as sheets and rolls or and can be fabricated into a wide range of shapes to meet the flammability and dielectric needs of a variety of applications.

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