Epoxy RM500A Rods – Superior Electrical & Physical Performance

Rolled and Molded Rods made from a glass fabric with a non-brominated epoxy resin system. RM500A combines excellent electrical characteristics with very good physical properties. Electrical properties maintained in high humidity conditions. RM500A is not flame resistant. Material meets NEMA G-10.

Properties

General

Property	Value	Testing Standard	Comment
Density	1.85 g/cm³	ASTM D349
Moisture absorption	0.08 %	ASTM D349	Condition D₁-24/23

Mechanical

Property	Value	Testing Standard	Comment
Compressive strength	507.5 MPa	ASTM D349	Condition A
Flexural strength	588.1 MPa	ASTM D349	Condition A
Hardness, Rockwell M	110 [-]	ASTM D349
Tensile strength	385.4 MPa	ASTM D349	Condition A

Thermal

Property	Value	Comment
Relative temperature index, electrical	170 °C	¹
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength	180 °C	¹
Flammability	UL 94, Class HB

Technological properties

Property
Fillers	Glass 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.

Property

Fillers

Glass 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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