Explore Atlas Fibre’s comparative data sheet to see how different thermoset composite materials, such as phenolics, glass melamine, glass epoxy, and glass silicone, stack up in terms of their physical properties. Whether you’re evaluating materials for strength, durability, or specific applications, Atlas Fibre has you covered. Download the material comparison resource now and connect with an Atlas Fibre specialist for additional support.
| Paper Phenolic XX | Paper Phenolic XXX | Canvas Phenolic C | Canvas Phenolic CE | Linen Phenolic L | Linen Phenolic LE | Glass Phenolic G3 | Glass Melamine G-9 | Glass Epoxy G-10 | Glass Epoxy FR4 | Glass Epoxy G-11 | Glass Silicone G-7 | |
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| Military/Fed Spec | Mil-1-24768/11 Type PBG | Mil-1-24768/10 Type PBE | Mil-1-24768/16 Type FBM | Mil-1-24768/14 Type FBG | Mil-1-24768/15 Type FBI | Mil-1-24768/13 Type FBE | Mil-1-24768/18 Type GBG | Mil-1-24768/1 Type GME | Mil-1-24768/2 Type GEE | Mil-1-24768/27 Type GEE-F | Mil-1-24768/3 Type GEB | Mil-1-24768/17 Type GSG |
| Specific Gravity | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.82 | 1.78 |
| Tensile Strength (psi) | 17,000 | 13,000 | 11,200 | 10,000 | 14,000 | 13,000 | 42,000 | 39,000 | 40,000 | 38,000 | 37,000 | 18,000 |
| Comp. Strength | 35,000 | 35,000 | 37,000 | 36,000 | 35,000 | 36,000 | 76,000 | 70,000 | 65,000 | 66,000 | 63,000 | 45,000 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 34,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 17,000 | 23,000 | 18,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 | 25,000 |
| Hardness, M Scale | 120 | 101 | 103 | 100 | 105 | 100 | 110 | 115 | 110 | 115 | 112 | 105 |
| Bond Strength (psi) | 1,500 | 1,200 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,700 | 1,900 | 1,500 | 1,900 | 2,200 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 900 |
| Shear Strength (psi) | 11,500 | 12,800 | 14,000 | 14,000 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 19,000 | 21,500 | 22,000 | 17,000 |
| Dissipation Factor, 10 cycles, Cond A | 0.040 | 0.035 | – | 0.048 | – | 0.065 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.020 | 0.022 | 0.020 | 0.003 |
| Dielectric Constant 10 cycles, Cond A | 5.30 | 5.10 | – | 5.50 | – | 5.70 | 7.30 | 7.00 | 5.00 | 4.80 | 5.00 | 4.20 |
| Electric Strength V/MIL Cond A | 750 | 700 | – | 550 | – | 625 | 600 | 450 | 800 | 800 | 900 | 400 |
| Flammability Rating | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94V-O | 94HB | 94V-O | 94HB | 94V-O |
| Max. Oper. Temp C/F | 140/284 | 140/284 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 180/356 | 220/428 |
| Coeff. Thermal Exp. IN/IN/C x 10-5 | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 2.00 | 1.04 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.00 |
| Water Absorption %-24 hrs | 2.00 | 0.57 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.04 | 1.90 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Izod Impact Strength (ft/lb/in) @ 49 C | 0.80 | 0.55 | 1.95 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.35 | 12.00 | 12.50 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 12.00 | 6.50 |
Atlas Fibre has the largest inventory of thermoset composite in North America and is a leading machinist of these advanced plastics. Whether you’re a distributor, fabricator, or OEM, Atlas Fibre has what you need, when you need it.
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