Tufnol® Profile
Tufnol, founded in 1929, is a prominent brand associated with high-grade laminated plastic and resin-based materials, known for their strength, durability, and insulating properties. Originating in the UK, Tufnol's products, crafted from layers of cloth or paper bonded with phenolic resin, boast remarkable mechanical strength and electrical insulating capabilities. These characteristics make them ideal for precision engineering, electrical insulations, and various industrial applications. The firm's essential products include sheets, rods, and tubes, which find extensive use in aerospace, marine, automotive, and electrical industries.
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Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand Carp brand (fine weave) A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality...
Tufnol®, 6F/45 6F/45 is a fine weave cotton fabric combined with modified epoxy resin to produce a rigid sh...
Tufnol®, Kite Brand Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1...
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand Carp brand A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength...
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand Carp brand A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength...
Tufnol®, Swan Brand Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22 For insula...
Tufnol®, 10G/40 Epoxy glass laminate with extremely high mechanical and electrical strength....
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand Carp brand (fine weave) A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality...
Tufnol®, Swan Brand Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22 For insula...
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand Carp brand (fine weave) A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality...
Tufnol®, Kite Brand Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS510...
Tufnol®, Kite Brand Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1...
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RS_374-272, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 type PF CC 203
Popular items
RS_484-1704, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, 6F/45
6F/45 is a fine weave cotton fabric combined with modified epoxy resin to produce a rigid sheet material with outstanding electrical performance. The key benefits of this material are:
Very high resistance to electrical tracking
Mechanically strong and wear resistant
Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
Conforms to BS2572 Type F6 and EN60893 Type EP CC 301
Can be machined to high tolerance with a good machined finish
Cross Bearing Strength
170 MPa
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90°C
80 kV (edgewise)
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
290 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
190 MPa
Maximum Service Temperature (longterm)
130°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Coductivity At 23°C
0.36 W/m K
Water Absorption
0.55 mg/cm²
Standards
BS 2572 Type F6; EN 60893 Type EP CC 301
Popular items
RS_194-1132, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Kite Brand
Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1 and BS1137 Type 1, which have been widely used in the electrical industry for many years.
Readily machinable and can be hot punched in thickness up to 3.2mm
Applications include terminal boards, mounting panels, tag strips, coil formers, insulating sleeves and bushes, busbar supports,coil supports, insulated enclosures, brush holders, insulating spacers, plugs and sockets
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90C8.1 MV/m (Flatwise), stock no.
194-1154
Cross Bearing Strength
150 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7kj/m²
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
+90°C
Relative Density
1.35 g/cm
3
Water Absorption
1.0 mg/cm
2
Standards
BS 2572 Type P3 (EN 60893 type PF CP 206); BS 5102 Type 1; BS 1137 Type 1
Popular items
RS_681-211, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
Popular items
RS_771-437, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
Popular items
RS_200-7340, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Swan Brand
Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand
Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
For insulated end caps, spaces, mounting posts and supports
Cross Breaking Strength
175 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7 kJ/m
3
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
90°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.26 W/m K
Water Absorption
1.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
BS 6128 Part 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
Popular items
RS_771-358, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, 10G/40
Epoxy glass laminate with extremely high mechanical and electrical strength.
Good dielectric properties under dry and humid conditions
Excellent rigidity and dimensional stability
Conforms to EN60893 type RP GC 201
Cross Bearing Strength
490 MPa
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90°C
70 kV
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
415 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
300 MPa
Maximum Service Temperature (longterm)
130°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.42 W/mK
Water Absorption
0.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
EN 60893 type RP GC 201
Popular items
RS_771-443, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
Popular items
RS_200-7362, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Swan Brand
Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand
Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
For insulated end caps, spaces, mounting posts and supports
Cross Breaking Strength
175 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7 kJ/m
3
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
90°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.26 W/m K
Water Absorption
1.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
BS 6128 Part 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
Popular items
RS_771-500, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
Popular items
RS_194-1306, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Kite Brand
Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1 and BS1137 Type 1, which have been widely used in the electrical industry for many years.
Readily machinable and can be hot punched in thickness up to 3.2mm
Applications include terminal boards, mounting panels, tag strips, coil formers, insulating sleeves and bushes, busbar supports,coil supports, insulated enclosures, brush holders, insulating spacers, plugs and sockets
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90C8.1 MV/m (Flatwise), stock no.
194-1154
Cross Bearing Strength
150 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7kj/m²
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
+90°C
Relative Density
1.35 g/cm
3
Water Absorption
1.0 mg/cm
2
Standards
BS 2572 Type P3 (EN 60893 type PF CP 206); BS 5102 Type 1; BS 1137 Type 1
Popular items
E21776/29, Tufnol
Tufnol®, Kite Brand
Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1 and BS1137 Type 1, which have been widely used in the electrical industry for many years.
Readily machinable and can be hot punched in thickness up to 3.2mm
Applications include terminal boards, mounting panels, tag strips, coil formers, insulating sleeves and bushes, busbar supports,coil supports, insulated enclosures, brush holders, insulating spacers, plugs and sockets
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90C8.1 MV/m (Flatwise), stock no.
194-1154
Cross Bearing Strength
150 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7kj/m²
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
+90°C
Relative Density
1.35 g/cm
3
Water Absorption
1.0 mg/cm
2
Standards
BS 2572 Type P3 (EN 60893 type PF CP 206); BS 5102 Type 1; BS 1137 Type 1
New Items
New items
RS_194-1132, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Kite Brand
Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1 and BS1137 Type 1, which have been widely used in the electrical industry for many years.
Readily machinable and can be hot punched in thickness up to 3.2mm
Applications include terminal boards, mounting panels, tag strips, coil formers, insulating sleeves and bushes, busbar supports,coil supports, insulated enclosures, brush holders, insulating spacers, plugs and sockets
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90C8.1 MV/m (Flatwise), stock no.
194-1154
Cross Bearing Strength
150 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7kj/m²
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
+90°C
Relative Density
1.35 g/cm
3
Water Absorption
1.0 mg/cm
2
Standards
BS 2572 Type P3 (EN 60893 type PF CP 206); BS 5102 Type 1; BS 1137 Type 1
New items
RS_484-1704, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, 6F/45
6F/45 is a fine weave cotton fabric combined with modified epoxy resin to produce a rigid sheet material with outstanding electrical performance. The key benefits of this material are:
Very high resistance to electrical tracking
Mechanically strong and wear resistant
Resistant to a wide range of chemicals
Conforms to BS2572 Type F6 and EN60893 Type EP CC 301
Can be machined to high tolerance with a good machined finish
Cross Bearing Strength
170 MPa
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90°C
80 kV (edgewise)
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
290 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
190 MPa
Maximum Service Temperature (longterm)
130°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Coductivity At 23°C
0.36 W/m K
Water Absorption
0.55 mg/cm²
Standards
BS 2572 Type F6; EN 60893 Type EP CC 301
New items
RS_681-211, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
New items
RS_374-272, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 type PF CC 203
New items
RS_771-437, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
New items
RS_200-7340, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Swan Brand
Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand
Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
For insulated end caps, spaces, mounting posts and supports
Cross Breaking Strength
175 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7 kJ/m
3
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
90°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.26 W/m K
Water Absorption
1.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
BS 6128 Part 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
New items
RS_771-358, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, 10G/40
Epoxy glass laminate with extremely high mechanical and electrical strength.
Good dielectric properties under dry and humid conditions
Excellent rigidity and dimensional stability
Conforms to EN60893 type RP GC 201
Cross Bearing Strength
490 MPa
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90°C
70 kV
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
415 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
300 MPa
Maximum Service Temperature (longterm)
130°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.42 W/mK
Water Absorption
0.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
EN 60893 type RP GC 201
New items
RS_771-443, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
New items
RS_200-7362, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Swan Brand
Similar to Tufnol® Kite Brand
Conforms to BS6128 Pt. 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
For insulated end caps, spaces, mounting posts and supports
Cross Breaking Strength
175 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7 kJ/m
3
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
90°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
Specific Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.26 W/m K
Water Absorption
1.5 mg/cm
3
Standards
BS 6128 Part 2, type PF CP 21 and 22
New items
RS_771-500, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand (fine weave)
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand (medium weave)
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
New items
RS_194-1306, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Kite Brand
Kite Brand meets BS2572 Type P3 (EN60893 type PF CP 206) equivalent to the former BS5102 Type 1 and BS1137 Type 1, which have been widely used in the electrical industry for many years.
Readily machinable and can be hot punched in thickness up to 3.2mm
Applications include terminal boards, mounting panels, tag strips, coil formers, insulating sleeves and bushes, busbar supports,coil supports, insulated enclosures, brush holders, insulating spacers, plugs and sockets
Dielectric Strength In Oil At 90C8.1 MV/m (Flatwise), stock no.
194-1154
Cross Bearing Strength
150 MPa
Impact Strength
2.7kj/m²
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
+90°C
Relative Density
1.35 g/cm
3
Water Absorption
1.0 mg/cm
2
Standards
BS 2572 Type P3 (EN 60893 type PF CP 206); BS 5102 Type 1; BS 1137 Type 1
New items
RS_771-415, Tufnol®
Tufnol®, Carp & Whale Brand
Carp brand
A laminate plastic based on a fine weave high quality fabric. It combines excellent mechanicals strength and low water absorption with high electrical properties.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 305
Various applications include fine pitched gears and other precision components
Whale brand
A medium weave high quality fabric laminated plastic. Whale is the most widely used general purpose phenolic fabric.
Conforms to EN60893 type PF CC 203
Good mechanical and electrical strength
Frequently used for larger and more rugged components including rollers, thrust washers, slidways, jigs and fixtures
Carp
Brand
Whale
Brand
Cross Breaking Strength
150MPa
130MPa
Impact Strength
8.6 kJ/m
2
11.5 kJ/m
2
Compressive Strength (Flatwise)
350 MPa
310 MPa
Compressive Strength (Edgewise)
200 MPa
200 MPa
Youngs Modulus
6.9 GPa
6.3 GPa
Maximum Service Temperature (long term)
120°C
120°C
Relative Density
1.36 g/cm
3
1.36 g/cm
3
Specfic Heat At 23°C
1.5 kJ/kgK
1.5 kJ/kgK
Thermal Conductivity At 23°C
0.37 W/m K
0.37 W/m K
Water Absorption
2.5 mg/cm
3
3.3 mg/cm
3
Standards
Carp: EN60893 type PF CC 305, Whale: EN60893 type PF CC 203
Standards
EN 60893 Type PF CC 305
Don’t hesitate to ask questions for better clarification.