Epoxy RT511 Tube – High‑Performance Glass Fabric Epoxy for Power Equipment
RT511 uses a heavy weave glass fabric substrate meeting all of the requirements of NEMA G-10, with the added feature of having excellent strength at elevated temperatures. Additional versions of the RT511 series are available in medium and fine weave fabrics. Typical applications include bushings, spacers and structural parts for power generation equipment. RT511 also complies with MIL-I-24768/2, Type GEE, ASTM D709 Type IV Grade G-10 and IEC 61212-3-1 EP GC 21 & 22.
Properties
General
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Density | 1.8 g/cm³ | ASTM D792 | |
Moisture absorption | 0.14 % | ASTM D570 | Condition D₁-24/23 |
Mechanical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
Compressive modulus | 7.6 GPa | ASTM D695 | Condition A |
Compressive strength | 251.7 MPa | ASTM D638 | Condition E-1/150: T-150 |
293 MPa | ASTM D638 | Condition A | |
Hardness, Rockwell M | 110 [-] | ASTM D785 | |
Tensile strength | 224.1 MPa | ASTM D638 | Condition E-1/150: T-150 |
272.3 MPa | ASTM D638 | Condition A |
Thermal
| Property | Value | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|
Glass transition temperature | 170 °C | min. | DMA | |
Relative temperature index, electrical | 200 °C | ¹ | |
Relative temperature index, mechanical strength | 200 °C | ¹ | |
Flammability | UL Bulletin 94, Class HB | ||
Electrical
| Property | Value | Testing Standard | Frequency | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Breakdown voltage | 60 kV | ASTM D149 | Condition A | |
65 kV | ASTM D149 | Condition D-48/50 | ||
Dielectric constant | 4.39 [-] | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | Condition A |
4.46 [-] | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | Condition D-24/23 | |
Dielectric strength | 14.96 kV/mm | ASTM D149 | Condition D-48/50 | |
15.74 kV/mm | ASTM D149 | Condition A | ||
Dissipation factor | 0.024 [-] | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | Condition A |
0.034 [-] | ASTM D150 | 1MHz | Condition D-24/27 |
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. | |
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