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Arboron® Phenolic Laminate
Arboron® is melamine-faced, cellulose based solid phenolic composite laminate impregnated with thermosetting resins. It is consolidated under high pressure and temperature into dense, uniform sheets with good electrical and mechanical properties. Arboron® complies with NEMA thickness and flatness standards and is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.® under Card # E96516 (M), dated December 30, 1992.
- Standard Color: Black Matte
- Black or Brown core
- Replacement for Benelex
Features and Benefits
- High dimensional stability
- Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance
- High strength-to-weight ratio (one half the weight of aluminium)
- High dielectric strength
- Low moisture absorbtion
- Carbide blade and router fabrication
- Available in 48" x 96", 60" x 120", and 60" x 144" sheets from - 1/8" to 2" thickness (3.175 mm to 50 mm, all inclusive in 1 mm increments.
APPLICATIONS:
Electrical
- Electrical control and test panels
- Switchgear mounting
- Bus bar insulation
- Phase barriers
- Electrical enclosures
Mechanical
- Drill jigs and fixtures
- Non-conductive work benches
- Needle Trade templates
- Die stock
- Transportation industry panels
- Conveyer applications
Arboron ® Technical Data Sheet
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES |
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Density |
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86.4 lbs/ft3 (1384kg/m3) 1.39 gm/c3 |
Rockwell Hardness |
M scale |
Tensile Strength |
M.D. |
22,000 psi (151,865kPa) |
Water Absorption |
1/8''(3.2 mm) |
Flexural Strength |
M.D. |
23,000 psi (158,579kPa) |
Thickness Tolerance |
in accordance with NEMA standards L|1 1989 |
Compressive Strength |
Flatwise |
22,700 psi (156,511kPa) |
Wrap or Twist Tolerances |
in accordance with NEMA standards L|1 1989 |
Elastic Modulus |
M.D. |
2,370,000psi (16.3M kPa) |
Oil Compatibility Arboron shows no adverse effects on electrical insulating oil/transformer, as per ASTM D3455 test method. |
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Impact Strength |
M.D. |
0.6 ft lbs/in |
Material Safety Data Sheet |
MSDS Code Conlam 0036 |
Bond Strength |
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659 psi |
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ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Arboron® can easily be fabricated using carbide tipped, standard machine tools for sawing, drilling and tapping, milling, turning and routing.
Relative Thermal Index 95°C U.L. 94 Flame Classification Arc Resistance (dry) 135 sec
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Dielectric Strength |
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S/S |
S/T |
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(step by step) |
(short time) |
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Parallel to Laminations |
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1/4" (6.4 mm) |
48 kV |
66kV |
1/2" (12.7 mm) |
40 kV |
50kV |
1"(25.4 mm) |
36kV |
42kV |
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Perpendicular to Laminations |
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volts/mil 1/4"(6.4 mm) |
200 |
250 |
1/2"(12.7 mm) |
120 |
150 |
1"(25.4 mm) |
85 |
100 |
Dissipation Factor 1/4" (6.4 mm) 0.0481 Dielectric Constant 1/4"(6.4 mm) 5.41 Insulation Resistance (C/96/35/90) 500 megohms |
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