Melamine RM505 Rods – High-Performance Thermal & Arc Resistant Composite Rods
Rolled and Molded Rods made from a plain weave, medium weight glass fabric combined with a melamine resin system. It has very good thermal and arc resistance properties.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Density | 1.95 g/cm³ | ASTM D349 | |
Moisture absorption | 0.7 % | ASTM D349 | Condition D₁-24/23 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Compressive strength | 419.9 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Flexural strength | 375.8 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Hardness, Rockwell M | 110 [-] | ASTM D349 | |
Tensile strength | 222.7 MPa | ASTM D349 | Condition A |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Relative temperature index, electrical | 120 °C | ¹ | |
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength | 140 °C | ¹ | |
Flammability | UL 94, Class V-0 | ||
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application areas | RM505 is used for mechanical and electrical applications, at low voltages. | |
| 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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