Products in Automotive & Transportation: Laminate

NP338 is a combination of two Norplex-Micarta grades, NP310 which is a canvas phenolic, on one side of the laminate, and NP315, a canvas phenolic with graphite added as a solid lubricant on the other side of the laminate. NP338 is ideal for applications requiring high impact strength and low coefficient of friction such as railway couplers. Material is conductive to electricity and should not be used where conductivity is detrimental to the application.

MC511AF is a high strength, medium weave glass epoxy laminate that retains a minimum of 50 percent of its room temperature flexural strength when tested at 150ºC. Typical applications include insulation in power generation equipment and other structural applications when used in elevated temperatures. MC511AF is certifiable to MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB.

BR60 is a black colored composite made from a 24 oz/sq. yd canvas which is passed through the treater twice to insure impregnation of the fibers and to obtain the resin content desired for optimal performance. The resin system is a molybdenum disulfide filled phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR60 is specifically designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by the molybdenum disulfide. It may have a slightly greenish tint in the finished laminate.

BR70 is a red colored composite made from a 24 oz/sq. yd canvas which is passed through the treater twice to insure impregnation of the fibers and to obtain the resin content desired for optimal performance. The resin system is a phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR70 is designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by oil, water or a mixture.

MC511A is a high strength, glass epoxy laminate that is specially formulated to meet power generation producer’s exacting standards where higher strength at elevated temperatures are required. MC511A is certifiable to MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB, IEC-60893-3-2 EP GC 203 and is halogen free to meet the European restrictions.

ACP Composites Carbon Fiber High Gloss Woven Sheets are an outstanding decorative laminate with a deep, glossy, three dimensional finish. Our proprietary Autoclave curing process produces the most consistent and highest quality gloss carbon fiber sheets possible. Manufactured using 100% real carbon fiber fabric pre-impregnated with high quality epoxy resin, these sheets are cured at high temperatures and pressure to ensure a strong, rigid product that cannot be re-shaped after cured. Unlike a wet layup, our Autoclave curing process consistently yields flat, lightweight sheets with minimal voids, waves or buildups.

370HR laminates and prepregs, deigned by Polyclad, are made using a patented high performance 180°C Tg FR-4 multifunctional epoxy resin system that is designed for multilayer Printed Wiring Board (PWB) applications where maximum thermal performance and reliability are required. We manufacture 370HR laminates and prepregs with high quality E-glass glass fabric for superior Conductive Anodic Filament (CAF) resistance. 370HR provides superior thermal performance with low Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE) and the mechanical, chemical and moisture resistance properties that equal or exceed the performance of traditional FR-4 materials. 370HR is used in thousands of PWB designs and has proven to be best in class for thermal reliability, CAF performance, ease of processing and proven performance on sequential lamination designs.

35N is a pure polyimide laminate and prepreg system for applications requiring high temperature performance. High Tg (250°C) results in low Z-direction expansion for resistance to PTH failure during PWB processing, and minimizes risk of latent PTH defects in-service. Reduced temperature and time to cure offers improved throughput compared to traditional polyimide cycles.

MICAM’s E7 Grade is an epoxide resin laminate, based on a medium weave glasscloth, with excellent electrical, mechanical and thermal characteristics , when compared to conventional laminates.

Vetronite® EGS 619 is composed of epoxy matrix and glass fabric reinforcement. it appears in Light green color with EP GC 202 FR-4 Standards.

Acculam™ Epoxyglas G10/FR4 is a laminate sheet comprised of a flame retardant epoxy resin and a woven fiberglass substrate. This grade qualifies to NEMA FR4 and MIL-I-24768/27.This material has high mechanical strength and excellent electrical insulating qualities in both dry and humid conditions. These attributes along with good fabricating characteristics allow this grade to be used in a wide variety of electrical and mechanical applications.

MICAM’s EG-10 Grade is a G-10 epoxide resin laminate, based on a medium weave glasscloth, with excellent machining and punching characteristics.

RT/duroid® 5870 and 5880 glass microfi ber reinforced PTFE composites are designed for exacting stripline and mi crostrip circuit applications.

P96/P26 consist of a flame resistant, polyimide resin system suitable for military, commercial or industrial electronic applications requiring superior performance and the utmost in thermal properties. These products utilize a polyimide and thermoplastic blend resin, fully cured without the use of MDA (Methylenedianiline). This results in a polymer with a high Tg without the characteristic difficulties of brittleness and low initial bond strength associated with traditional thermoset polyimides.

TC350™ Plus laminates are ceramic filled PTFE-based woven glass reinforced composite materials providing a cost effective, high performance, thermally enhanced material for the circuit designer. With a thermal conductivity of 1.24W/ mK, this next generation PTFE-based laminate is ideally suited for higher power microwave and industrial heating applications requiring higher maximum operating temperatures, low circuit losses, and excellent thermal dissipation within the circuit board. Additionally, the advanced filler system used enables the composite to have much improved mechanical drilling performance when compared with other competitive laminates. This will result in lower manufacturing costs during circuit board fabrication.

FR406 No-Flo and FR406 Lo-Flo® products bring the fabricator specific thermal characteristics appropriate for use in heat sink bonding, die cavity board (direct chip attachment) and multilayer rigid-flex applications.

Gilliner® 1566 and 1566T is a high impact resistant grade liner constructed of woven E- and S-glass cloth with a modified vinyl ester resin system to optimize strength, weight and cost. This product offers superior mechanical properties and higher strength-to-weight ratio compared to all E glass constructions. 1 mil. white polyvinyl fluoride film overlay on the face side is included for Gilliner® 1566T.

IsoClad 917 (Er=2.17, 2.20) uses a low ratio of fiberglass/PTFE to achieve the lowest dielectric constant and dissipation factor available in a combination of PTFE and fiberglass.

RO4830™ thermoset laminates are well suited for price-sensitive millimeter wave applications, such as 76-81 GHz automotive radar sensors, and are a reliable, lower cost alternative to conventional PTFE-based laminates. RO4830 laminates have a slightly higher dielectric constant of 3.2 at 77GHz, versus PTFE-woven glass laminates. LoPro® reverse treated copper foil cladding contributes to RO4830 laminates’ excellent insertion loss at 77GHZ of 2.2 db per inch.

RO4000 laminates are designed to offer superior high frequency performance and low-cost circuit fabrication. The result is a low loss material which can be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass (FR-4) processes. RO4003C™, RO4350B™, RO4360G2™, and RO4835™ laminates are available clad with the Ticer TCR Thin Film resistor foils. Ticer TCR clad RO4000 laminates are available in 0.5oz (18µm) thick foil with resistor values of 25, 50, and 100 Ω/sq(1). 1oz (35µm) thick copper foils are available as special order.

85N is the ultimate polyimide and laminate prepreg system fo PWB's requiring resistance to high temperature, both in process and in end-use applications. Bromine-free chemistry provides Bestin-Class thermal stability for applications with sustained high in-use temperatures as well as for use in lead-free soldering applications.

RT/duroid® 6202 high frequency circuit material is a low loss and low dielectric constant laminate offering superior electrical and mechanical properties essential in designing complex microwave structures which are mechanically reliable and electrically stable.

Arlon’s TC600 is a woven fiberglass reinforced, ceramic filled, PTFE-based composite for use as a printed circuit board substrate. TC600 is designed to provide enhanced heat-transfer through “Best-In-Class” thermal conductivity, while reducing dielectric loss and insertion loss. Lower losses result in higher Amplifier and Antenna Gains/Efficiencies. Mechanical robustness is also greatly improved for the 6.15 dielectric constant market.

Acculam™ Epoxyglas Cowskin comprised of an epoxy resin binder, woven glass substrate and tough outer skins for improved surface wear resistance.This material has high mechanical strength in both dry and wet conditions. It is engineered as a carrier material in the polishing of hard disk drives and silicone chips. Its tough outer skins protect against exposing abrasive glass fibers and extend normal carrier life by more than five times.

MICAM LSM21 is a high performance glass-fiber reinforced decorative laminate material suitable for protection and security of indoor public spaces such as airports and railway stations. The material is constructed from a glass-fiber reinforcement in a phenolic resin matrix with a durable decorative melamine surface layer. It is manufactured by a high pressure lamination process under an ISO9001 certified Quality Management System.

The AD Series™ antenna materials from Rogers Co rporation are high performance, specialty materials that are specifically engineered and manufactured to meet the demands of today’s wireless antenna markets. Increased antenna performance requirements are a constant trend in the market today. Rogers has the materials needed to meet the design needs of this market both today and into the future.

Vetronite® G-11 is composed of epoxy matrix and glass fabric reinforcement. it appears in Yellow brown color with EP GC 203/306/308 G-11 Standards.

Vetronite® SGS is composed of Silicone and glass fabric reinforcement. it appears in White with SI GC 202 G-7 Standards.

Toray Toray Cetex® TC1200 is a high-end thermoplastic composite material, utilizing the semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer PEEK for excellent mechanical performance. The long-standing use of PEEK in demanding Applicationss such as aerospace and cutting edge medical Applicationss proves its benefits and versatility. As a composite material it offers outstanding mechanical performance, also at elevated temperatures. The semi-crystalline nature of the resin ensures an excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents, and an equally superior performance in flammability properties. Toray Cetex® TC1200 is available in UD tape, fabric prepreg, and RTL formats (reinforced thermoplastic laminate). RTLs can be equipped with lightning strike protection, and carbon reinforced RTLs can be supplied with a thin glass top layer to protect a partly metallic assembly against galvanic corrosion. Glass scrim is also applicable in structures made from UD tape. PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone) Thermoplastic Resin System.

RO4000® hydrocarbon ceramic laminates are designed to offer superior high frequency performance and low cost circuit fabrication. The result is a low loss material which can be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass (FR-4) processes offered at competitive prices.

55NT is an epoxy laminate and prepreg system, reinforced with a non-woven aramid substrate. This system combines compatibility with lead-free processing, using a hightemperature epoxy resin, with the low in-plane (x,y) expansion and outstanding dimensional stability of non-woven aramid reinforcement.

RO4000 laminates are designed to offer superior high frequency performance and low-cost circuit fabrication. The result is a low loss material which can be fabricated using standard epoxy/glass (FR-4) processes. RO4003C™, RO4350B™, RO4360G2™, and RO4835™ laminates are available clad with the Ticer TCR Thin Film resistor foils. Ticer TCR clad RO4000 laminates are available in 0.5oz (18µm) thick foil with resistor values of 25, 50, and 100 Ω/sq(1). 1oz (35µm) thick copper foils are available as special order.

Toray Toray Cetex® TC960 is a polypropylene-based thermoplastic uni-directional tape. It is part of Toray’s CFRT® (continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic) line of industrial thermoplastic composites. This thermoplastic composite is designed for Applicationss that require high impact resistance, but where cost is a factor. The impact toughness of glass fiber/ polypropylene composites make them ideal for use in truck bodies, vehicles, and vehicle enclosures. Polypropylene Thermoplastic Composite. Indefinite at 25°C (77°F).

Gillfab® 1368G series laminates are ultra-light weight, high strength, low FST grade liners constructed using S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and an optional 1 mil white Polyvinyl Fluoride (PVF) film overlay on the face side for surface reflectivity and uniform appearance. Gillfab® 1368G is an alternative to other Gillfab® 1368 series for aircraft cargo liners which maximizes weight savings.

ACP Composites Carbon Fiber Plain Weave Veneers are an outstanding decorative laminate with a deep, glossy, three-dimensional finish. Manufactured with a clear, resin-rich carbon-fiber prepreg these veneers deliver a smooth, low porosity laminate with a mirror-like finish without the need for a clear coat to enhance the appearance. As the thinnest of our carbon fiber sheets, these veneers are easy to trim and cut. The single layer of 3K plain weave carbon fiber prepreg allow the sheets to be semi-flexible yet remain stiff like cardstock. They can bend in only one direction at a time making it suitable for either flat surfaces or pipes. Once cured, these sheets cannot be re-shaped. Therefore they will not lie flat on compound curves, convex or concave surfaces.Our proprietary Autoclave curing process produces the most consistent and highest quality gloss carbon fiber veneers possible. Manufactured using 100% real carbon fiber fabric pre-impregnated with high quality epoxy resin, these sheets are cured at high temperatures and pressure to ensure a strong, rigid product that cannot be re-shaped after cured. Unlike other manufacturing methods, our Autoclave curing process consistently yields flat, lightweight sheets with minimal voids, waves or buildups. These 1st quality sheets are manufactured with a clear, resin-rich carbon fiber prepreg which results in a smooth, low porosity laminate with a mirror-like finish. Our special blend of high strength epoxy resin guarantees a durable, stronger, longer lasting finish. The built in UV inhibitor in the 2x2 twill prepreg resists UV rays in outdoor applications. There is no need for fillers, gel coats or surface treatments to enhance the surface appearance of our sheets.

Senosan® CA60FR-2U SUPERMATT has a multi-layer composite with a layer of ABS/PC-Compound with flame retardant properties (halogen free) and a top layer of ABS. The top layer has a supermatt surface and is UV stabilized.