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LE Linen Phenolic

LE Linen Phenolic is Widely Used For:

  • Insulators for electromechanical devices
  • Gears
  • Rollers
  • Jigs
  • Fixtures
  • Pulleys
  • Wear pads

Performance Characteristics:

  • High strength and stiffness at
    relatively low cost
  • Excellent dimensional stability
  • Creep resistance
  • Good electrical insulating properties

Common Brands:

  • Micarta
  • Bakelite®
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LE Linen Phenolic

Electrical grade phenolic sheet material with linen fabric reinforcement

LE linen phenolic sheet is an electrical grade, high strength composite that consists of phenolic resin impregnated into layers of woven linen fabric. LE phenolic is strong and stiff and has excellent creep resistance and outstanding dimensional stability. It is used for a variety of industrial applications including insulators for electromechanical devices, jigs, fixtures, and gears.

LE linen phenolic is NEMA rated for use in electrical insulating applications. Linen phenolic sheet is also available in non-electrical grades including filled formulations that are engineered for superior friction and wear performance.

Tech Tip– Linen phenolic sheet is more expensive than canvas phenolic, but it is made using a finer woven cloth. This allows linen phenolic to be used for machined parts that have small geometric features that might be problematic for canvas phenolic.

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STANDARD SIZES
SHEET Dimensions:
36 in x 48 in – 48 in x 96 in
Thickness:
0.015 in – 2 in
ROD Diameter:
0.062 in – 6 in
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
COLOR Natural
GRADES Electrical Grade

Length, width, thickness, and diameter tolerances vary by size, by manufacturer, brand, and grade. Custom sizes available upon request.

 

Typical properties OF LE LINEN PHENOLIC
  UNITS ASTM TEST LE
(LINEN PHENOLIC)
Specific gravity   D792 1.34
Tensile strength (CW) psi D638 9,000
Flexural strength (CW) psi D790 16,000
Flexural modulus psi D790 1,200,000
Compressive strength psi D695 36,000
Hardness Rockwell M D785 100
Izod impact (notched, CW) ft-lbs/in of notch D256 1.1
Maximum continuous service temperature in air °F   257
Water absorption (immersion 24 hours) % D229 1.90

Values may vary according to brand name. Please ask your Curbell Plastics representative for more specific information about an individual brand. 

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