Epoxy BT25NEE Tube – Premium Cotton‑Fabric Composite with Superior Moisture Resistance
Grade BT25NEE is a tube made from a fine cotton fabric and an epoxy resin system. It has low moisture absorption and excellent dimensional stability and chemical resistance.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Density | 1.33 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 | |
Moisture absorption | 0.9 % | ASTM D570 | Condition D₁-24/23 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Compressive modulus | 3.2 GPa | ASTM D695 | Condition A |
Compressive strength | 206.8 MPa | ASTM D695 | Condition A |
Hardness, Rockwell M | 110 [-] | ASTM D785 | |
Tensile strength | 86.2 MPa | ASTM D638 | Condition A |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Relative temperature index, electrical | 140 °C | ¹ | |
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength | 140 °C | ¹ | |
Flammability | UL Bulletin 94, Class HB, Condition A | ||
Electrical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Breakdown voltage | 30 kV | ASTM D149 | Condition D48/50 |
75 kV | ASTM D149 | Condition A | |
Dielectric strength | 11.81 kV/mm | ASTM D149 | Condition D-48/50 |
13.77 kV/mm | ASTM D149 | Condition A |
Technological properties
| Property | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application areas | Typical uses include bearing retainers and parts that require excellent machining characteristics. | |
| 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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