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Canvas Phenolic (Micarta) C/CE

Model C, CE

Medium-weave cotton canvas/phenolic laminate (Micarta) with good wear resistance and toughness; C mechanical grade, CE electrical grade.

Description

Canvas phenolic grades C and CE (Micarta) combine a medium-weave cotton fabric with phenolic resin to give a tough, wear-resistant laminate with low moisture absorption and solid mechanical strength. Grade C is the mechanical grade; CE adds electrical properties.

Key features

  • Available as sheet, rod and tube
  • NEMA maximum water absorption for CE: 0.75% on 0.500" sheet
  • Machinable into spacers, guides, bushings and supports

Applications

In marine use, canvas phenolic serves bushings, bearings and wear parts.

Specifications

Max. water absorption, CE (0.500" sheet, NEMA)0.75%

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