Products

MC330 is a cotton cloth/phenolic resin composite which is specially processed to be used in cryogenic applications. Such applications include spacers for installation of liquid oxygen apparatus where temperatures are as low as minus 320° F.

NP310BW is a cotton phenolic composite which is specifically designed to dissipate heat better than standard cotton phenolic products. Applications include trunion wheels, wire strander rolls and pile-driver head cushions.

Hot punching general-purpose phenolic grade. Mechanical properties approach those of NP610 with improved electrical properties and moisture resistance. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

A paper-base laminate with low phenolic resin content for hard, flat surfaces. This material is most commonly used for drill entry material in the PCB industry.

Grade MC223 is a medium weave cotton phenolic composite. Typical applications include pintle and stave-type bearings for rudder shafts in the marine industry. This material is known industry wide as “Marine Micarta.” This product is also suitable for heavy equipment applications that require finer machining profiles than those provided by bearing-grade laminates.

Utility grade canvas phenolic with properties similar to NP310E. Not certifiable to NEMA due to low crosswise flexural strength.

NP193PM is composed of a 17 oz. aramid and "soft glass" fibers are combined to make a fabric that is stronger than pure aramid and less abrasive than glass fabrics. This material is impregnated with a high temperature phenolic resin matrix which includes a non-conducting solid lubricant. This composite has excellent mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and adverse environments. Applications include wear plates for conveyor systems, valve plates, and compressor and pump vanes.

Canvas phenolic laminate with molybdenum disulphide added as a solid lubricant. This material has improved wear properties under certain conditions. Material is semi-conductive to electricity and should no be used where this is detrimental to the application.

Fine weave (less than 4 ounce/square yard) cotton fabric commonly called linen, combined with phenolic resin to provide better machining than NP310. NP320 should be used for smaller and more intricate shapes than NP310, when a finer surface finish is required. NP320 meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/15 and IEC-60893-4-PF CC 203.

Room temperature punching and shearing grade up to 0.125″ thick. NP615 is more flexible with lower mechanical properties than NP611. NP615 is produced with high resin content melamine impregnated surfaces to give the resulting laminate better arc resistance. Intended for applications where electrical and moisture requirements are secondary.

Similar to NP320 with improved moisture resistance. It is suitable for electrical applications in moderate humidity conditions. NP320E meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/13 and ASTM F2953-12 Type FB. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Paper reinforced phenolic grade with controlled conductivity. NP843 has mechanical strength similar to NP611. It has conductive surfaces only.

NP322 is composed of a linen substrate combined with a phenolic resin system which contains molybdenum disulfide for reduced wear and increased lubrication. Provides the same lubricity as NP313, but has better machining qualities. The mechanical strength is similar to, but slightly less than NP320. NP322 is used in applications where reduced wear is needed in non-conductive applications.

A paper-base laminate with low phenolic resin content for hard, flat surfaces. It is typically hot punched for numerous low voltage electrical applications of less than 250 volts where the material is not subjected to high humidity.

Fine weave canvas phenolic material with fabric construction weight intermediate to NP310 and NP320. NP342 is designed for better machining than grade NP310 and lower cost than NP320. NP342 meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/16 and IEC-60893-4-PF CC 201.

Hot punching grade with excellent electrical properties and low moisture absorption. Major application is for punched parts for switches and other insulation applications requiring high electrical strength in applications where either moisture is present or in areas of high humidity.

BR70 is a red colored composite made from a 24 oz/sq. yd canvas which is passed through the treater twice to insure impregnation of the fibers and to obtain the resin content desired for optimal performance. The resin system is a phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR70 is designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by oil, water or a mixture.

ES1 is a melamine laminate composed of a white melamine paper core and various pigmented cover sheets. The three-ply material comes in a standard sheet size of 36 inches ± 1.00 x 39 inches ± 1.00, with standard thicknesses of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch. Standard finish options are polished, or P (highly polished and shiny), and Lamicoid satin, or LS (non-brushed and dull).

Utility version of NP320E. Meets most, but not all, NEMA properties for L and LE, and is not certifiable as a NEMA Grade.

17 oz. aramid and "soft glass" fibers are combined to make a fabric that is stronger than pure aramid and less abrasive than glass fabrics. This material is impregnated with a high temperature phenolic resin matrix, which produces a composite with excellent mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and adverse environments. Applications include wear plates for conveyor systems, valve plates, and compressor and pump vanes. Variations of this material may be developed for specific applications.

Lower cost paper phenolic NEMA Grade XP. NP660 uses natural kraft paper without pigmented cover sheet. It is a warm to hot punching material. It is available in natural and black only, without a pigmented cover, only. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Bleached canvas phenolic laminate with graphite added as a solid lubricant. This material has improved wear properties under certain conditions. Better moisture absorption and machinability than NP315. Material is conductive to electricity and should not be used where this is detrimental to the application.

Phenolic resin combined with spun nylon fabric. Good impact strength and excellent electrical properties under high humidity conditions.

Phenolic paper based grade for mechanical applications. Good tensile, compressive and flexural strength. Primarily a machining material, but may be hot punched up to .093" thick. NP610 meets MIL-I24768/12 Type PBM, ASTM D709 Type X and IEC 60893-3-4 PFCP 201.

Fine weave canvas phenolic engineered for dimensional stability and mechanical strength at temperatures as high as 125ºC. Providing excellent moisture resistance and easy to machine, NP342LS low-shrink material was designed for use in Class B generators for wedge applications and can be tested to the General Electric specification A50A341.

Linen phenolic laminate with graphite added as a solid lubricant. The linen substrate provides better surface to machined parts, and, more uniform wear resistance than NP315.

Woven glass fabric with high temperature phenolic resin. Good flexural, compressive and impact strengths at elevated temperatures. It is capable of continuous operation at 175°C. NP504 has excellent creep resistance because of the phenolic resin system. Meets MIL-I-24768/18 GPG. For NFPA 130 data please reference document NP504 Additional Data Sheet - NFPA 130. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Manufactured with a cotton fabric and phenolic resin, NP310E is easy to machine and possesses lower moisture absorption and enhanced electrical properties. NP310E meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/14.

Grade MC320LE is a fine weave bleached cotton phenolic composite that has excellent machining characteristics and low moisture absorption. Applications include marine applications, terminal boards and parts requiring medium strength and excellent electrical characteristics. MC320LE meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/13 and ASMT F2953-12 Type FB. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Low cost room temperature punching grade with mechanical and electrical properties similar to NP612. This version is made with pigment cover plies on the surface.

ES4 is composed of layers of a pigmented paper melamine resin inner cores and white, black, or colored cover sheets. The main difference between this product and ES-1 is that the ES-4 core is colored rather than white. The material comes in a standard sheet size of 36 inches ± 1.00 x 39 inches ± 1.00, with standard thicknesses of 1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch. Standard finish options are polished, or P (highly polished and shiny), and Lamicoid satin, or LS (non-brushed and dull). Contact Customer Service for Availability.

NP515LS is a woven glass fabric combined with a high temperature phenolic resin. It is engineered to provide superior shrink characteristics at elevated temperatures, making it an ideal material for insulating gaskets. Having been tested and certified as a NEMA G-3 material, NP515LS also meets or exceeds the requirements of IEC 60893-3-4 PF GC 201.

NP629 is a paper-phenolic high-pressure laminate and intended primarily for mechanical applications, but is suitable for electrical applications as well. The electrical properties are not quite as good as those of NP630. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

NP310 is a canvas machining grade for structural and mechanical applications. It has better impact strength than phenolic paper grades. NP310 meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/16 and IEC-60893-4-PF CC 201.

A paper-base laminate with low phenolic resin content for hard, flat surfaces. This material is normally used in the printed circuit board industry as a backup for the drilling operation. However, it is also used in other industries for tooling stock because of its ease of machining and good dimensional stability.

NP338 is a combination of two Norplex-Micarta grades, NP310 which is a canvas phenolic, on one side of the laminate, and NP315, a canvas phenolic with graphite added as a solid lubricant on the other side of the laminate. NP338 is ideal for applications requiring high impact strength and low coefficient of friction such as railway couplers. Material is conductive to electricity and should not be used where conductivity is detrimental to the application.