Polyester Glass
(GPO-1, GPO-2, GPO-3, thermoset polyesters, laminates)
(Laminates with polyester resin and random mat glass fibre reinforced)
Standard Colors
tan, red, white
Key Features
- excellent electrical properties
- good mechanical strength
- great dimensional stability
- good dielectric loss properties
- economical
Applications
- test boards
- insulators
- relays
- switches
- terminal strips and blocks
- electronic fixtures
Fabricating
- machines good
- requires carbide or diamond tools
- glues easily
Special Grades
- GPO-1 – tan color
- GPO-2 – red color superior arc resistance
- GPO-3 – red color superior arc and track resistance
Specifications Met
- GPO-1 meets MIL-I-24768/4.
- GPO-1 meets UL 94-HB flammability rating.
- GPO-2 meets MIL-I-24768/5 GPO2 and UL94V-O.
- GPO-3 meets MIL-I-24768/6 GP03 and UL94V-O.
Polyester Glass Sheet Sizes
- 36″ x 48″
- 48″ x 48″
- 48″ x 96″
Sheet Thicknesses Available
- 0.002″ – 4.00″ thick
Polyester Glass Rod Diameters
- 1/16″ – 4″ diameter
- pultruded, very high strength
Polyester Glass Rod Lengths
- 5 ft
- 10ft
