Good Electrical Insulation
Plastics for electrical applications
Plastics are good electrical insulators (such as phenolic, Ultem®, PEEK). There are dozens of polymers to choose from that offer high dielectric strength and excellent fire resistance.
Plastic materials that have been tested and certified to meet electrical standards will carry certifications from organizations such as NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and UL® (Underwriters Laboratories).

DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.

GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

LE Linen Phenolic
A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.

Noryl®
Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.

Torlon® PAI
Extremely stong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.

PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.

PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.

PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.

PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.

PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.

XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.

DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.

GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.

LE Linen Phenolic
A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.

Noryl®
Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.

Torlon® PAI
Extremely stong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.

PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.

PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.

PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.

PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.

PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.

XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.
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