Norplex-Micarta RT505

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Melamines

Fillers Included

Glass Fiber

Polymer Name

Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)

Reinforcement Material

Glass Fibers

Technologies

Composite Materials,

Plastics

Product Families

Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes

Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Arc Resistant,

Good Electrical Properties

Applications & Uses

Markets

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial

Applications

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Equipment & Parts

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Housings & Enclosures,

Switches & Relays

Composites End Use

Bushings,

Insulators,

Spacer,

Switch Board

Plastics & Elastomers End Uses

O Rings

Properties

Physical Form

Tube

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	1.88	—	ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	120	M Scale	ASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)	0.8	%	ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	27000	psi	ASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	26500	psi	ASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	1000	kpsi	ASTM D695

Thermal Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)	150/150	°C	—
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	V-0	Class	UL Bulletin 94

Electrical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)	315	Volts/mil	ASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)	315	Volts/mil	ASTM D149

Regulatory & Compliance

Quality Standards

MIL-I-24768/8 Type GMG,

NEMA G-5