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Norplex-Micarta RT509F
- Chemical Family
- Melamines
RT509F has good electrical properties under humid conditions and excellent arc resistance. The “F” version is made from a fine weave fabric. Typical applications include fuse tubes and switchboard insulation. RT509F also complies with MIL-I-24768/1, Type GME and ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-9 and IEC 61212-3-1-MFGC 21.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Tube
Product families
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment & Parts
Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components
- Switches & Relays
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Jacketing & Insulation
Other characteristics
- Density
- 1880.0 - 1880.0 kg/m³
- Features
Arc Resistant, Electrically Insulating, Good Electrical Properties, Very Good Heat Resistance
- Polymer Name
- Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)
- 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 MF GC 21
- MIL-I-24768/1 Type GME
- NEMA G-9
- Composites End Use
- Bushings
- Insulators
- Spacer
- Material Features
- Arc Resistant
- Electrically Insulating
- Good Electrical Properties
- Very Good Heat Resistance
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Bearings
- O Rings
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
6 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD) | 1.88 | — | ASTM D792 |
| Rockwell Hardness (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD) | 120 | M Scale | ASTM D785 |
| Moisture Absorption (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D1-24/23) | 0.9 | % | ASTM D570 |
| Tensile Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | 26500 | psi | ASTM D638 |
| Compressive Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | 31250 | psi | ASTM D695 |
| Compressive Modulus (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | 600 | kpsi | ASTM D695 |
Table 2 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature Index (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD) | 150/150 | °C | — |
| Flammability Rating (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | V-0 | Class | UL Bulletin 94 |
Table 3 of 3
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | 70 | kVolts | ASTM D149 |
| Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-336/50) | 65 | kVolts | ASTM D149 |
| Breakdown Voltage (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50) | 40 | kVolts | ASTM D149 |
| Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition A) | 380 | Volts/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Electric Strength (0.75" ID x 1.00" OD, Condition D-48/50) | 335 | Volts/mil | ASTM D149 |
