To catalogue

Norplex-Micarta RT500F

The RT500F has good electrical properties under humid conditions, excellent heat resistance and mechanical properties. RT500F is made with a fine weave woven glass fabric, for better machining and a smoother surface finish. It also complies with MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE and ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-10. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Properties

Physical Form
Tube

Product families

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Housings & Enclosures

Other characteristics

Density
1900.0 - 1900.0 kg/m³
Features

Good Electrical Properties, Good Mechanical Properties, Very Good Heat Resistance

Polymer Name
Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Reinforcement Material
Glass Fibers
Markets
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Fillers Included
Glass Fiber
Product Families
  • Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes
  • Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Quality Standards
  • IEC EP GC 21
  • MIL-I-24768/2 Type GEE
  • NEMA G-10
Composites End Use
  • Cryogenic Applications
  • Insulators
  • Tanks
  • Wheels
Material Features
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Mechanical Properties
  • Very Good Heat Resistance
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
O Rings

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.9—ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)110M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)0.07%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)50000psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)44000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)1065kpsiASTM D695

Table 2 of 3

3 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)200/200°C—
Tg (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)min. 170°CDynamic Mechanical Analysis
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94

Table 3 of 3

8 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)0.024—ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)0.034—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)4.39—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-24/23)4.46—ASTM D150
Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition A)65kVoltsASTM D149
Relative Permittivity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, 1 MHz, Condition D-48/50)75—ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)475Volts/milASTM D149
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50)500Volts/milASTM D149

The Omnichem website uses cookies. By continuing to use the site, you consent to their use in accordance with our Privacy Policy and to the collection of analytics.