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Norplex-Micarta RT610

Chemical Family
Phenols & Phenolics

RT610 is a paper phenolic tube with fair electrical properties in dry conditions. It has good impact, tensile and compressive strength. Typical Applications are in switchboards, relays and other parts that require good machining characteristics. RT610 also complies with MIL-I-24768/12, Type PBM, ASTM D709 Type I Grade X and IEC-61212-3-1 PF CP 21.

Properties

Physical Form
Tube

Product families

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
  • Switches & Relays

Other characteristics

Density
1300.0 - 1300.0 kg/m³
Features

General Purpose, Good Compressive Strength, Good Electrical Properties, Good Impact Strength, Good Machinability, High Tensile Strength

Polymer Name
Phenolic Compound
Markets
  • Electrical & Electronics
  • Industrial
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Product Families
  • Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes
  • Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Quality Standards
  • IEC PF CP 21
  • MIL-I-24768/12 Type PBM
  • NEMA X
Composites End Use
  • Bushings
  • Gaskets
  • Insulators
  • Roller
  • Spacer
  • Switch Base
  • Washer
Material Features
  • General Purpose
  • Good Compressive Strength
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Good Impact Strength
  • Good Machinability
  • High Tensile Strength
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Bushings
  • Gaskets
  • Tubes
  • Washer

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

6 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.3—ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)100M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)1.2%ASTM D570
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)15400psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)23000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)480kpsiASTM D695

Table 2 of 3

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Electrical / Mechanical)140/140°C—
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94

Table 3 of 3

5 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Dissipation Factor (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)0.038—ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-24/23)0.047—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)5.35—ASTM D150
Relative Permittivity (1MHz, 0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-24/23)5.41—ASTM D150
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)400Volts/milASTM D149

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