Products in Consumer Electronics: Molding Compound

Plenco® 08122 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties, flame resistance and strength. Customers have found this material useful in such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form and is currently available in natural. Other colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 08218 is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in bulk or extruded form and colors upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 04304 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering improved mechanical strength properties along with excellent dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04304 is available in black.

Plenco® 04527 is a heat resistant, mineral and flock filled phenolic molding compound, offering excellent mechanical strength, and resistance to cracking in a wet-dry environment. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04527 is available in black.

Plenco® 04414 is a flock and mineral filled phenolic molding compound. It is formulated for use in electrical applications that require improved heat resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04414 is available in black. 04414 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 08112 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties and strength. Customers have found this material useful for such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form. Colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 04548 is a heat resistant mineral filled phenolic molding compound, offering fast cure rates and hot rigidity. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04548 is available in black and brown. 04548 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 08235 is a 15% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as a flame-retardant, medium-strength electrical grade. Customers have found this material useful for a broad range of applications such as capacitor cans, electrical enclosures, etc. It is available in bulk or extruded form, natural and black. Other colors available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 03554 is an organic reinforced phenolic molding compound modified with PTFE to offer improved coefficient of friction values. 03554 is available in black. It is UL listed. 03554 is a re-number of 06554 formulation.

Plenco® 00714 is a melamine-phenolic copolymer molding compound, offering excellent arc resistance and comparative track index values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 00714 is available in brown. 00714 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) Type CMG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 04311 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent processability, mechanical strength, and improved cold powder pourability characteristics. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04311 is available in black.

Plenco® 04349 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering optimized cure characteristics, and excellent heat resistant properties. Plenco® 04349 is also formulated to offer exceptional cosmetic characteristics in the molded product. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04349 is available in black.

Plenco® 03303 is a mineral and flock-filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent electrical insulating properties. UL recognized under file E40654. 03303 is available in black.

Plenco® 01586 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound offering excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength properties. Customers have found this material useful for injection molded electrical appliance components. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01586 is available in gray color.

Plenco® 04599 is a mineral filled, phenolic molding compound offering excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability. Customers have found this material useful for automotive ashtray applications. 04599 is formulated to provide improved cosmetic characteristics and mechanical strength properties. 04599 is available in black.

Plenco® 04002 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent mechanical strength and dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04002 is available in black.

Plenco® 08228 is a glass fiber reinforced polyester bulk molding compound. Plenco® 08228 is formulated for high-strength, low warpage, and a wide processing window. It is available in bulk or extruded form, with custom matched colors available upon request.

Plenco® 04504 is a two-stage, mineral and cellulose-filled phenolic molding compound having better impact and heat resistance than general purpose molding compounds. Since it also has good electrical properties, it has found use in a wide variety of wiring device applications. It is UL recognized under file E40654. 04504 is available in black.

Plenco® 03356 is a mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent arc resistance, comparative tracking, and flame resistant properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 03356 is available in black.

Plenco® 00755 is a melamine-phenolic copolymer molding compound offering excellent electrical and flame resistant properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 00755 is available only in brown. 00755 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CMG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 01581 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, exhibiting excellent dimensional stability, mechanical strength and also arc resistance, track resistance, and flammability ratings. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01581 is available in black and gray colors.

Plenco® 04485 is a mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent heat resistance, electrical resistance, and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04485 is available in black.

Plenco® 04309 is a heat resistant, glass-reinforced phenolic molding compound offering improved mechanical strength and electrical strength properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04309 is available in black.

Plenco® 03509 is a mineral and flock filled phenolic molding compound offering excellent electrical properties, dimensional stability, and improved heat resistance. UL recognized under component file E40654. 03509 is available in black or brown.

Plenco® 01501 is a general purpose, mineral filled granular polyester molding compound, offering excellent arc and track resistance properties, low post shrinkage, and improved mechanical strength values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01501 is available in tan color.

Plenco® 04300 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering optimum cure characteristics and excellent dimensional stability. Customers have found this material useful for wiring devices and electrical control applications. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04300 is available in black. 04300 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 04466 is a heat resistant, mineral and flock filled phenolic molding compound, offering excellent mechanical strength and cosmetic properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04466 is available in black.

Plenco® 08218F is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in Gray color and can be supplied in bulk or extruded form. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Melochem Molding Compound 791 by BI-QEM is a melamine-formaldehyde resin reinforced with high-class cellulose and modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It offers good hardness, glossy surface with excellent scratch and chemical resistance. It provides resistance against surfactants and weak bases. It is recommended for household and foodservice applications including dinnerware, ramekins, ashtrays, jugs, ladles, and bowls. Melochem Molding Compound 791 is also suitable for the manufacture of retail, commercial and military grade buttons. The molded products can be recycled and exhibit low water absorption properties. It has a shelf life of 6 months.

Voltoid® D-800 is a resin-bonded cellulose fiber composite material. The D-800 series of products are specially formulated to provide consistent electrical and mechanical performance under conditions of variable ambient humidity and/or moisture. D-800 is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories for continuous use as an electrical and mechanical barrier to 105˚C. It is easily fabricated by being punched and blanked.

Melochem Molding Compound 736 by BI-QEM is a general purpose melamine formaldehyde resin. It is reinforced with high-class cellulose and modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It offers good hardness, glossy surface with excellent scratch and chemical resistance. It provides resistance against surfactants and weak bases. The molded products can be recycled and exhibit good light stability and low water absorption properties. It is designed for processing by injection molding. Melochem Molding Compound 736 is recommended for dinnerware jugs, ladles and bowls. It is also suitable for electrical applications and provides heat resistance and abrasion resistance. Its shelf life is of 12 months

Voltoid® D-100 is an economical electrical and flame barrier, including Underwriters Laboratories’ flame class rating of 94 V-0. D-100 is recommended for applications where long exposure to high humidity is not anticipated. It is a versatile material which can be riveted, stitched, stapled, and formed.