Mechanicals

PHENOLICS

Phenolics, also known as Micarta®, Textolite® and Spauldite®, is a hard, dense material made by applying
heat and pressure to a series of layered material, such as paper or fabric, and then impregnating it with a
synthetic resin. The layered material usually consists of cellulose paper, cotton fabric, synthetic fabric, glass
fabrics or unwoven fabrics. Once the layers are heated and pressure is applied, the layers are transformed
into a high pressure thermosetting industrial laminate.

Benefits:
• Excellent dielectric strength
• Good machinability
• Good dimensional stability
• Good mechanical strength
• Fabric grades (Linen & Canvas) are tougher and less brittle than paper grades
• Able to withstand severe shock loads, repeated bending stress and has good wear resistance
• Glass fabric grades have excellent impact / tensile strength and good heat / electrical resistance

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GRADES & NEMA CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION
NEMA GRADE MIL SPECS & TYPES
GOV. SPECS
XX LP-513-C PBG XX: Paper, Base, A hard paper reinforced laminate Good mechanical properties, high dielectric
MIL-I-24768/11 PBG Nema XX, LP 509, with a phenolic resin binder. strength and resistance to moisture. Suitable for
MIL P 3115, many electrical applications. Good machinability.
Type PBE
XXX LP-513-C PBG XXX: Paper, Base, A hard paper reinforced laminate Approximately the same mechanical properties as
MIL-124768/10 PBG Nema XXX, LP 509, with a phenolic resin binder. Low Grade XX but considerably better electrically due
MIL P 3115, loss electrical grade for high to its high resin content. Desirable for use at radio
Type PBE voltage. frequencies and under high humidity conditions.
Minimum cold flow.
C MIL I-24768/16 FBM C: Cotton reinforced A fabric reinforced laminate Tough and strong. High impact strength,
LP 509, produced from cotton fabric that machines readily, and excellent for a wide variety
MIL P 15035, weighs over 4 ounces per sq. yd. of mechanical applications.
Type FBM Thread count is not more than 72
inches in the filler direction, not
over 140 total for wrap and filler
directions.
CE MIL I-24768/14 FBG CE: LP 509, Similar to Grade C in weight of Greater resilience to moisture than Grade C and
MIL P 15035, fabric and thread count. Tough controlled electrical properties. Easy to machine
Type FBG resilient grade for unusual and used in electrical applications requiring
electrical applications. mechanical strength.
L MIL-I-24768/15 FBI L: LP 509, A fine weave cotton fabric Good mechanical properties. Machines easily
MIL P15035, reinforced with a phenolic binder. and clean. Highly recommended for fine
Type FBG Made from a fabric weighting punchings and threading. Fine pitch gears are
not over 4 ounces / sq. yd. Min. typical applications.
thread count / inch in any ply is 72
in the filler direction and 140 total
in both warp and filler directions.
LE MIL I-24768/13 FBE LE: LP 509, A fine weave cotton fabric grade of Similar to Grade L in its properties except with
MIL P15035, the same thread count as Grade greater moisture resistance and improved
Type FBE L. Recommended for fabricated dimensional stability. Recommended for such
parts which require smooth edges applications as rotor vanes, wear strips for
and mechanical strength. machine tools and bearing retainers.
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GRADES & NEMA CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION
NEMA GRADE MIL SPECS & TYPES
GOV. SPECS
G-5 MIL I-24768/8 GMG G-5 & G-9: Continuous filament woven glass fabric Excellent electrical strength property under
G-9 MIL I-24768/1 GME LP 509, reinforced grade with melamine resin. wet conditions. Excellent Arc resistance.
MIL P 15037, For applications requiring Arc and
Type GMG flame resistance and high mechanical
strength.
G-7 MIL I-24768/17 GSG G-7: LP 509, Continuous filament glass cloth Very good dielectric loss factor and insulation
MIL P15037, reinforcements with a silicone resin resistance under humid conditions over a
Type GMG binder. wide temperature range. Excellent heat and
Arc resist.
G-10 MIL I-24768/2 GEE G-10 & FR-4: LP 509, Continuous filament woven glass fabric These grades have excellent electrical
FR-4 MIL I-24768/27 FR-4 MIL P18177, grades, impregnated with epoxy resin. values. Low moisture absorption and low
Type GEE dissipation factor.
G-11 MIL I-24768/3 GEB G-11: LP 509, Excellent electrical and machining properties with best dimensional stability, high
MIL P18177 insulation resistance and dielectric strength. High heat resistance.

Phenolic Sheet
Grade / Price Per Square Foot
Thickness
XX Paper Canvas Linen Melamine G5 & G9 Silicone G7 Epoxy G10 / FR4 Epoxy G11
.031” $1.22 $1.42 $2.25 $3.68 $11.60 $4.10 $4.40
.046” $1.67 $1.93 $3.25 $5.05 $15.88 $5.63 $6.02
.062” $1.87 $2.17 $3.65 $5.67 $17.83 $6.32 $6.75
.093” $2.80 $3.25 $5.47 $8.52 $26.77 $9.48 $10.12
.125” $3.77 $4.37 $7.35 $11.43 $35.98 $12.75 $13.60
.187” $5.65 $6.53 $11.00 $17.12 $53.82 $19.07 $20.35
.250” $7.55 $8.75 $14.70 $22.88 $71.97 $25.50 $27.22
.312” $9.42 $10.92 $18.35 $28.55 $89.80 $31.82 $33.95
.375” $11.32 $13.12 $22.05 $34.32 $107.93 $38.25 $40.82
.500” $15.10 $17.48 $29.42 $45.75 $143.92 $51.00 $54.42
.625” $18.87 $21.87 $36.77 $57.18 $179.90 $63.75 $68.02
.750” $22.63 $26.23 $44.12 $68.63 $215.88 $76.50 $81.63
.875” $26.42 $30.60 $51.47 $80.07 $251.85 $89.25 $95.23
1.000” $30.18 $34.98 $58.82 $91.50 $0.00 $102.00 $108.83
1.250” $37.73 $43.72 $73.52 $114.38 $0.00 $127.50 $136.05
1.500” $45.28 $52.47 $88.23 $137.25 $0.00 $153.00 $163.25
1.750” $52.83 $61.22 $102.93 $160.13 $0.00 $178.50 $190.47
2.000” $60.38 $69.97 $117.63 $183.00 $0.00 $204.00 $217.67
2.500” $75.47 $87.45 $147.05 $228.75 $0.00 $255.00 $272.08
3.000” $90.57 $104.93 $176.45 $274.50 $0.00 $306.00 $326.50
3.500” $105.65 $122.43 $205.87 $320.25 $0.00 $357.00 $380.92
4.000” $120.75 $139.92 $235.27 $366.00 $0.00 $408.00 $435.33

Standard Sheet Sizes: 36” x 48”, 48” x 48”, 48” x 96”

Half sheet prices at 10% surcharge.

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