Products in Prepregs & Molding Compounds: Switch Gear

NP630 is a fine machining grade with excellent electrical properties and moisture resistance. It has low cold flow with good dimensional stability.

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.

Plenco® 00755 is a melamine-phenolic copolymer molding compound offering excellent electrical and flame resistant properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 00755 is available only in brown. 00755 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CMG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 00714 is a melamine-phenolic copolymer molding compound, offering excellent arc resistance and comparative track index values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 00714 is available in brown. 00714 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) Type CMG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

ISOVAL® 11 HKB (EP GC 306 & 308) is a High tracking resistance (CTI 600) glass filament fabric, construction material in electric appliances and switchgear, especially for applications where surface contamination occurs, Thermal Class H (180 °C). It an epoxy-glass-hard fabric made of a glass fabric, impregnated with a special, tracking current-resistant epoxy resin. This gives the material excellent heat resistance and chemical resistance.

Lamitex® XX PF CP 23 paper/phenolic laminated sheet and tubes offer high dielectric and very good mechanical strengths. Grade XX laminate and tubing are frequently specified for use in transformers, switchboards, mounting blocks, insulating panels, washers and spacers, and switchgear applications.

Lamitex® FR-4 EP GC 23 epoxy laminated sheet is reinforced with a woven glass fabric. It is primarily used for mechanical, electrical and electronic applications where extremely high mechanical strengths are required at room and moderate temperatures. Lamitex FR-4 meets or exceeds NEMA FR-4 and Mil-I-24768/27 specifications, has excellent resistance to chemicals and retains its' electrical properties in dry and high humidity environments.

Lamitex® G-10CR/G-10 EP GC 21 laminated sheet is a woven glass fabric composite impregnated with an epoxy resin. It is primarily used for mechanical, electrical and electronic applications where extremely high mechanical strengths are required at room and moderate temperatures. It is frequently specified for its excellent resistance to chemicals and retention of good electrical properties in dry and high humidity environments. G-10 is non-brominated and is not flame retardant and should not be confused with a similar glass epoxy grade FR-4, which is flame retardant.

Lamitex® G-7 SI GC 21 glass/silicone laminated sheets are primarily used for mechanical, electrical and electronic applications where high mechanical strengths are required at temperatures up to 220°C. G-7 exhibits extremely good dielectric loss properties under dry conditions and good electrical properties under humid conditions.

Inbord® M is a Phenole/melamine laminate having a tracking resistant decorative surface. INBORD® M is generally a mechanical grade and for lower electrical requirements (low voltage applications up to 1000 volts). The core meets PF CP 201 according IEC 60893 and Hp 2061 according DIN 7735. Thickness of the melamine laminate 0,1 mm. The temperature Index is E (120°C).

ISOVAL® FR4-HF (EP GC 202) is made of Flame-resistant, halogen-free glass fabric laminate Type FR4, without any toxic flame retardants, UL 94 listed, Thermal Class H (180 °C). The resin is also extremely low in smoke and free of all toxic or harmful flame retardants.

INBORD® EGS is a phenole/melamine laminate having a Tracking index CTI 600 for switchgear with improved safety in case of arcing, with additional glass cloth reinforcement.

Atlas Fiber LE Phenolic Sheet is a fine weave cotton fabric base phenolic laminate which provides a finer surface texture and better machinability than Grade CE. Grade LE is low in moisture pick-up and dissipation factor, and is excellent in all electrical properties. It can be machined easily and cleanly to very close tolerances, and is recommended for use where there is need for good mechanical properties combined with excellent electrical characteristics. LE is the "electrical" grade version of linen phenolic. Also available Linen L (Mil-I-24768/13 Type FBI).

Acculam™ Melaglas G5/G9 comprised of flame retardant melamine resin and a woven fiberglass glass substrate. It qualifies to NEMA G5/G9 and MIL-I-24768/1/8.This material has high strength and excellent arc resistance and electrical insulating properties which allows it to be used as mechanical support in electrical equipment, switchgear, and slot wedges where Class "B" insulation is required.

Lamitex® LE PF CC 21 cotton/phenolic sheets are intended for use in electrical applications requiring good moisture resistance. It has lower mechanical strength than materials with glass substrates, but has superior impact resistance when compared to paper based laminates. LE possesses good dielectric properties and medium dielectric loss and can be machined to relatively close tolerances.

Current Incorporated LAMINATED SHEET NEMA XXX MIL-I-24768/10 is made of cellulosic paper and a phenolic resin binder. In high humidity, electrical properties are excellent. It has cold flow properties. Excellent machining characteristics.

ISOVAL® RKB-FR is a Tracking resistance of CTI 600, glass roving fabric laminates, for insulating partitions in switchgear, flame resistant, Thermal Class F (155 °C).

Lamitex® XXX PF CP 24 sheet has excellent machining characteristics, low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability over large changes in temperature and humidity. Chemical resistance is good when exposed to organic solvents and oils. Grade XXX is frequently specified for use in switchgear, oil filled transformers and power distribution products, tooling stock and test panel applications.

Lamitex® G-3 PF GC 21 glass/phenolic laminated sheet is most frequently preferred for application that require high flexural and impact strengths and good electrical properties under low relative humidity conditions. . Lamitex G-3 meets or exceeds NEMA G-3, Mil-I-24768/18 specifications and meets UL 94-HB requirements.

Lamitex® G-11/G-10 EP GC 22 laminated sheet is a woven glass fabric composite impregnated with an epoxy resin. It is primarily used for mechanical, electrical and electronic applications where extremely high mechanical strengths are required at room and moderate temperatures. It is frequently specified for its excellent resistance to chemicals and retention of good electrical properties in dry and high humidity environments. G-11 is non-brominated, is not flame retardant and should not be confused with a similar glass epoxy grade FR-5 which is flame retardant.

INBORD® E is a phenol / melamine laminate with a creepage-resistant, decorative surface and good mechanical and dielectric properties as well as sufficient arc resistance. The core is similar to PF CP 203 according to IEC 60893 or Hp 2061.6 according to DIN 7735. The thickness of the melamine layer is approx. 0.25 mm. The insulation class is E (120 ° C).