RM320H Phenolic Rods – Heat‑Treated, High‑Strength Composite
Being a heat treated version of RM320, RM320H Rolled and Molded Rods are made from a fine weave (linen) cotton fabric combined with a phenolic resin system.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Density | 1.36 g/cm³ | ASTM D349 | |
Moisture absorption | 0.8 % | ASTM D349 | Condition D₁-24/23 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Compressive modulus | 2.9 GPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Compressive strength | 199.9 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Flexural strength | 137.9 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Hardness, Rockwell M | 95 [-] | ASTM D349 | |
Tensile strength | 75.8 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Relative temperature index, electrical | 135 °C | ¹ | |
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength | 135 °C | ¹ | |
Flammability | UL 94, Class HB, Condition A | ||
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application areas | RM320H is used for electrical and mechanical applications, meeting NEMA L requirements. | |
| Fillers | Cotton Fabric | |
| 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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