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Norplex-Micarta RTB320H

Chemical Family
Phenols & Phenolics

Being a heat treated version of RTB320, RTB320H has low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability. Typical uses include retainers for ball-bearings and applications that require fine machining characteristics. RTB320H also complies with MIL-I-24768/13, Type FBE, ASTM D709 Type II Grade LE and with IEC 61212-3-1 PF CC 21.

Properties

Physical Form
Tube

Product families

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Chassis & Brake
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Equipment & Parts

Other characteristics

Density
1310.0 - 1310.0 kg/m³
Features

Bearing Grade, Dimensional Stability, Good Machinability, Heat Treated, Low Moisture Absorption

Polymer Name
Phenolic Compound
Reinforcement Material
Cotton
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Industrial
Technology
  • Composite Materials
  • Plastics
Fillers Included
  • Cotton
  • Natural Fiber
Product Families
  • Composite Materials — Parts & Shapes
  • Plastics — Parts, Shapes & Films
Quality Standards
  • ASTM F2953-12
  • IEC PF CC 21
  • MIL-I-24768/13 Type FBE
  • NEMA LE
Composites End Use
  • Gaskets
  • Wheels
Material Features
  • Bearing Grade
  • Dimensional Stability
  • Good Machinability
  • Heat Treated
  • Low Moisture Absorption
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
  • Bearings
  • O Rings
  • Thrust Washer

Technical data

Table 1 of 3

7 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)1.31—ASTM D792
Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD)105M ScaleASTM D785
Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23)1.1%ASTM D570
Acetone Extraction (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)max. 1.0%ASTM F2953-12
Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)9800psiASTM D638
Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)31000psiASTM D695
Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)400kpsiASTM D695

Table 2 of 3

2 rows
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Electrical / Mechanical)135/135°C—
Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)HBClassUL Bulletin 94

Table 3 of 3

1 row
CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A)275Volts/milASTM D149

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