Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Jun 19, 2009 Designed for load-bearing applications in ships, metal-rolling mills, and off-road construction equipment, BR60 and BR70 laminates perform under continuous water exposure without loosing strength. They consist of multiple piles of heavy-weight canvas cloth saturated with phenolic resin system, modified disulfide, which provides internal lubrication to reduce frictional heat generation and wear of metal shafts on bearing. Composites will not seize to metal shafts or score them.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
May 20, 2009 Consisting of multiple plies of woven fiberglass saturated with polyimide resin, P95 offers high mechanical strength and low coefficient of thermal expansion. Material maintains physical properties at temperatures up to 240°C, and other properties, such as compressive strength of 70,000 psi, low moisture absorption, and chemical resistance, allow use in variety of harsh environments. It is finished in 36 x 48 in. sheets with thicknesses ranging from 0.007-4.00 in.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Feb 04, 2009 Comprised of 4 grades, NP193 series features blend of aramid fabric substrates impregnated with various resins. While NP193E uses high-temperature epoxy resin for wear resistance, NP193M uses melamine resin for corrosion resistance. Use of high-temperature phenolic resin system with woven aramid fiber/glass fabric imbues NP193P with mechanical strength, while NP193PM combines high-temperature phenolic resin with aramid and soft glass fibers as well as non-conducting solid lubricant.

Saint-Gobain Corporation
Valley Forge, PA 19482-0101
Jul 10, 2008 Supplied in 46 x 78 in. sheets to accommodate larger designs, Keralite® FR-R and Keralite FR-F are wireless, fire-rated glass-ceramics that help architects meet fire and impact safety requirements of local building codes. While Keralite FR-R is used in fire-rated locations such as transoms and borrowed lites, Keralite FR-F has surface applied safety film for high impact safety (CPSC Category II) and is used in locations where accidental human impact safety ratings are required.

Ticona Engineering Polymers
Florence, KY 41042
Nov 30, 2007 Manufactured in continuous process, Celstran® Thermoplastic Composites feature unidirectional orientation of reinforcement fibers with full impregnation. Pre-preg tapes are available in 4, 6, 8, and 10 in. wide sizes. By using various thermoplastic matrix materials such as PP, POM, TPU, PPS, and PBT, and embedding fibers such as glass, carbon, aramid, or stainless steel along with additives, material's properties can be tailored to suit specific requirements.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Nov 02, 2007 Composed of electrical grade epoxy resin combined with woven glass substrate, NP511B can be molded in conjunction with abrasion-resistant substrates such as Kevlar(TM) or Nomex(TM) to minimize or eliminate surface wear damage to copper and steel components in generators. Non-brominated resin system offers mechanical strength at temperatures to 170°C. When cured properly, NP511B retains half of its room temperature flexural strength at temperatures to 150°C.

Technical Materials, Inc., A Sub. of Brush Engineered Materials.
Lincoln, RI 02865
Sep 26, 2007 Offering weldability of nickel with higher electric conductivities, Copper-Based Composites can be successfully joined to cells by resistance or laser welding as well as soldering. In addition to replacing solid nickel interconnect strapping for battery packs, materials are suited for hybrid automotive battery applications, optimizing discharge rates and safety.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Dec 11, 2006 WaveMax(TM) 6000 combines non-woven random glass mat substrate with high-temperature, static dissipative epoxy resin system. Ratio of glass to epoxy is optimized for machining material and maintains flexural strength and rigidity needed for high temperature environments up to 315°C. Suited for low- to medium-volume production environments, including prototyping, it has flexural strength in excess of 30,000 psi.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Nov 02, 2006 Non-adhesive pre-preg thermoset composites (b-stage products) are dry to touch and can be customized to fit range of end-user requirements. Products do not require release film, enhancing storage, handling, and processing rates. Tight resin/substrate ratios ensure consisent reactivity. Available substrates include glass, cotton, paper, carbon fiber, and customer-specific substrates, while choice of resin systems includes phenolic, epoxy, melamine, and specialty materials.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Oct 18, 2006 Providing electrical insulation and moisture resistance, Model RT628 phenolic-paper composite tube material can be used in electrical or general-purpose applications, and is suitable for small components that require complex machining patterns. Features include tensile strength of 12,300 psi, compressive strength of 22,500 psi, and moisture absorption of 1.3%.

DuPont Co., Packaging & Industrial Polymers
Wilmington, DE 19898
Aug 23, 2006 Consisting of Kevlar® pulp and elastomer, composite optimizes modulus and wear resistance without having negative impact on other critical rubber properties. Rigid molecular structure of Kevlar aramid fiber provides thermal stability and protects against thermal hazards up to 800°F. Composite material is suited for automotive, motorcycle, and bicycle tires as well as hoses, belts, seals, gaskets, pump liners, diaphragms, and molded goods.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Aug 22, 2006 Made from epoxy resin and random mat glass substrate, WaveMax(TM) 7000 thermoset composite is suited for high-volume production runs that require solder pallet to maintain strength at temperatures up to 315°C for as many as 5,000 soldering cycles. Ratio of glass to epoxy maximizes flexural strength and rigidity, with flexural strength of 59,000 psi and up to 39,000 psi at elevated temperatures.

Rogers Corporation
Rogers, CT 06263 0188
Aug 09, 2006 Offering high fill/flow version of RO4450B circuit material, RO4450B-dx Bondply is designed to fill high-density designs while still offering thin dielectric spacing. Product consists of glass-reinforced, hydrocarbon/ceramic thermoset suited for multilayer printed circuit boards. Material can be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass FR4 processes.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Aug 01, 2006 MC844G pure black thermoset composite features flexural strength of 20,000 psi, 48,800 psi compressive strength, and maximum operating temperature of 130°C. Constructed of black paper substrate and black phenolic resin, material is designed for architectural and construction applications requiring pure black surface. Composite develops patina with age and use, and can be used in functional and decorative parts for musical instruments.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Jan 10, 2006 Manufactured from multiple plies of woven fiberglass, which is saturated with epoxy resin and compressed under heat and pressure, NP571HT provides mechanical strength at continuous temperatures up to 210°C. Product also provides machinability, dimensional stability, and creep resistance. In use, it maintains physical, mechanical, and electrical properties for up to 1 decade. Composite is suited for applications in power generation, oil and gas, and aerospace.

RTP Co.
Winona, MN 55987
Oct 11, 2005 Featuring 80% glass-loading by weight, Long Fiber Concentrate provides optimal dispersion, allowing materials with varying melt flow rates to be blended together. Adjusting LF glassloadings directly at machine enables processors to customize blends to meet specific properties, such as stiffness, impact, and strength. Product offers replacement for metal, particularly in die-cast parts where secondary and finishing steps occur.

Norplex Micarta
Postville, IA 52162
Jul 13, 2005 Thermoset composite material, Type NP510UD, combines unidirectional glass fabric with epoxy resin system that features Tg of 130°C. It provides flexural strength of 103,000 psi in machine direction and 30,000 psi in cross direction. Tensile strength is 56,000 psi in machine direction, while compressive strength is 43,000 psi in direction perpendicular to laminations. Applications include leaf and vibratory springs in papermaking machines and conveyors.

Colbond Geosynthetics
Enka, NC 28728
Aug 19, 2004 Available with filter fabric on one side and featuring square waffle configuration, Enkadrain 3000R subsurface drainage composites have polypropylene core made from 99.5% recycled post industrial waste. Because they exceed 40% post-industrial recycled content, they help contribute up to 2 LEEDS program points when used in conjunction with other recycled content products.

ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
Florida, NY 10921-0458
Jul 01, 2004 Refractory Sheet Type RSLE-57 exhibits low coefficient of expansion 0.3 x 10^-6°C, which provides resistance to thermal shock up to 1,200°C in oxidizing atmosphere and permits use with rapid variation in temperature in that zone. Beyond 1,200°C, it transforms into crystalline structure, while maintaining properties up to 1,650°C. Corrosion-resistant RSLE-57 is 100% organic free and contains no refractory ceramic fiber.

ZIRCAR Refractory Composites, Inc.
Florida, NY 10921-0458
Jul 01, 2004 Suited for insulating induction heat treating applications, Refractory Sheet Type RSLE-501 exhibits low coefficient of expansion 0.3 x 10^-6°C, which provides resistance to thermal shock up to 1,200°C in oxidizing atmosphere and permits use with rapid variation in temperature in that zone. Beyond 1,200°C, it will transform into crystalline structure, while maintaining properties up to 1,650°C. RSLE-501 is 100% organic-free and contains no refractory ceramic fiber.