Products

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bleached linen with melamine resin system. NP329 provides better arc resistance than NP320E. Also, resistant to ammonia based refrigerants. Hard, durable material should be heated to punch, but machines very well with standard machining equipment. NP329 meets UL94, HB.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

BR60 is a black 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 molybdenum disulfide filled phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR60 is specifically designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by the molybdenum disulfide. It may have a slightly greenish tint in the finished laminate.

Canvas phenolic laminate with graphite added as a solid lubricant. This material has improved wear properties under certain conditions. Material is conductive to electricity and should not be used where this is detrimental to the application.

Canvas machining grade for structural and mechanical applications. NP310HT has better impact strength than phenolic paper grades. It meets the requirements of MIL-I-24768/16, IEC-60893-4-PF CC 201 and is designed to meet GE specification A19B15B1.

Canvas phenolic laminate with molybdenum disulfide lubricant. The mechanical properties are slightly lower than NP310. NP313 is used for lubricity in the composite when carbon (graphite) cannot be used because of conductivity.

Grade RT310 is a tube made from a medium weight canvas fabric combined with a phenolic resin that has good physical properties and machining characteristics. Typical applications include textile bobbins, lap spools and structural parts that require good impact strength. RT310 also complies with MIL-I-24768/16, Type FBM, ASTM D709 Type II Grade C and IEC-61212-3-1 PF CC 22.

RTB320X is composed of an extra-fine weave woven cotton fabric combined with a phenolic resin system to produce a tube product that has superior machining capability with smooth, fiber free surfaces. Typical uses include retainers for ball-bearings and applications that require fine machining characteristics. RTB320X also complies with MIL-I-24768/13, Type FBE, ASTM D709 Type II Grade LE and Federal Specification WW-L-2887 and IEC 61212-3-1 PF CC 21.

Being a heat treated version of RTB320, RTB320H has low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Typical uses include retainers for ball-bearings and applications that require fine machining characteristics. RTB320H also complies with MIL-I-24768/13, Type FBE, ASTM D709 Type II Grade LE and with IEC 61212-3-1 PF CC 21.

Fine weave canvas phenolic material with fabric construction weight intermediate to RT310 and RTB320. RT342 is designed for better machining than grade RT310 and lower cost than RTB320. It also complies with MIL-I-24768/16, Type FBM and ASTM D709 Type II Grade C.

Being a heat treated version of RT342, RT342H is a fine weave canvas phenolic material with fabric construction weight intermediate to RT310 and RTB320. RT342H is designed for better machining than grade RT310 and lower cost than RTB320. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Being a hot oil treated version of RT310, RT310S is a tube made from a medium weight canvas fabric combined with a phenolic resin that has good physical properties and machining characteristics. Typical applications include textile bobbins, lap spools and structural parts that require good impact strength. RT310S also complies with MIL-I-24768/16, Type FBM and ASTM D709 Type II Grade C.

Being a hot oil treated version of RTB320, RTB320S has low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Typical uses include bearings and applications that require fine machining characteristics. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Being a heat treated version of RT310, RT310H is a tube made from a medium weight canvas fabric combined with a phenolic resin that has good physical properties and machining characteristics. Typical applications include textile bobbins, lap spools and structural parts that require good impact strength. RT310H also complies with MIL-I-24768/16, Type FBM and ASTM D709 Type II Grade C. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Grade RTB320 has low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Produced with a bleached linen and a phenolic resin system, it's typical uses include retainers for ball-bearings and applications that require fine machining characteristics. RTB320 also complies with MIL-I-24768/13, Type FBE, ASTM D709 Type II Grade LE and with IEC 61212-3-1 PF CC 21.

RTB320Z is similar to RTB320X being composed of an extra-fine weave woven cotton fabric combined with a phenolic resin system. RTB320Z tubes have higher densities (minimum allowable specific gravity is 1.30) resulting in enhanced precise machining characteristics and are expected to give longer life in wear applications. Typical uses include retainers for ball-bearings. RTB320Z also complies with MIL-I-24768/13, Type FBE, ASTM D709 Type II Grade LE and Federal Specification WW-L-2887 and IEC 61212-3-1 PF CC 21.