Phenolic BT18NPA Composite Tube – High Strength & Durability
Grade BT18NPA is a red colored composite tube made from a heavy 24 oz/sq. yard canvas fabric saturated with a phenolic resin system modified with alumina.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Testing Standard |
|---|---|---|
Density | 1.33 g/cm³ | ASTM D348 |
Moisture absorption | 1.1 % | ASTM D348 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Compressive modulus | 2.5 GPa | ASTM D348 | Condition A |
Compressive strength | 151.7 MPa | ASTM D348 | Condition A |
Hardness, Rockwell M | 74 [-] | ASTM D348 | |
Tensile strength | 28.3 MPa | ASTM D348 | Condition A |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength | 140 °C | ¹ | |
Flammability | UL Bulletin 94, Class HB, Condition A | ||
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application areas | BT18NPA is designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by oil, water or a mixture. | |
| Fillers | Cotton Fabric and Alumina | |
| Other | 1.This temperature is a recommendation only, and based upon experience in various applications. The maximum operating temperature is dependent upon the application and should be investigated prior to use 2.The mechanical properties are converted from American unit system to International unit system. | |
| Supplier Disclaimer | This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. The terms and conditions of the agreement under which it is sold will govern any sales of this product. Data supplied above are "typical values"; not to be considered "specification values". To assure the material's performance is adequate for a specific application; customers should verify, independent of Norplex-Micarta, performance characteristics of interest. It is the responsibility of the users of this information to make sure that they have the latest version of this TDB, and are urged to check with Customer Service or, preferably our web site, www.norplex-micarta.com, to determine if the information is the most current available. | |
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