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G-10/FR-4 Garolite Laminate

Model G-10, FR-4

Glass/epoxy laminate with high strength, low moisture absorption and good dielectric properties; FR-4 meets NEMA flame Class I.

Description

G-10 (Garolite) is a woven glass cloth/epoxy laminate with a high strength-to-size ratio, self-extinguishing properties and good dielectric loss and electrical strength in both dry and humid conditions. FR-4 is the flame-retardant version and meets Class I under NEMA test method 7.11.

Key features

  • NEMA maximum water absorption of 0.10% on 0.500" sheet
  • Flame resistance Class I (NEMA test method 7.11) for FR-4
  • Machinable into spacers, insulators, brackets, enclosures and precision parts

Applications

On boats, G-10/FR-4 is used for backing plates that spread deck hardware loads, as well as brackets and insulators. Other uses include electrical insulation, transformers, switchgear and aerospace hardware.

Specifications

Flame resistanceClass I (NEMA test method 7.11)
Max. water absorption (0.500" sheet, NEMA)0.10%

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