Products in Composite Materials: Laminate

CIP Composites CIP131 is a very cost effective material commonly used for wear ring, stable in hydraulic fluids, and nonabrasive to mating surfaces.

Gilliner® 1366 and 1366T are high impact resistant grade liners 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® 1366T.

FR406 is engineered to meet the demands of the multilayer printed circuit board industry, while maintaining standard FR-4 processing. FR406 offers improved dimensional control, superior chemical and thermal performance and product consistency.

35NQ is a pure polyimide laminate and prepreg system. Reinforced with woven Quartz fabric, combining the advantages of a reduced cure cycle, high temperature polyimide system (Tg >/=250°C), with low dielectric constant and loss tangent (DK = 3.5, loss 0.009 at 1 MHz) for applications requiring operation at RF/Microwave frequencies. Polyimide Quartz materials also exhibit reduced in-plane CTE for expansion matched SMT applications.

VOLTIS® Hgw 2083 (PF CC 203) is a Viscoplastic material for mechanical application and finely machined parts.

Gillfab® 1002 is a high temperature laminate made from phenolic resin with fiberglass cloth reinforcement.

TMM® thermoset microwave materials are ceramic, hydrocarbon, thermoset polymer composites designed for high plated-thru-hole reliability stripline and microstrip applications. TMM laminates are available in a wide range of dielectric constants and claddings. The electrical and mechanical properties of TMM laminates combine many of the benefits of both ceramic and traditional PTFE microwave circuit laminates, without requiring the specialized production techniques common to these materials. TMM laminates do not require a sodium napthanate treatment prior to electroless plating.

Current Incorporated LAMINATED SHEET NEMA G-3 MIL-I-24768/18 is made of a continuous filament woven glass fabric with a phenolic resin binder. Under low relative humidity conditions, it has high flexural and impact strengths as well as good electrical properties. Dimensional stability is excellent.

Tufnol Grade 10G/50 is a laminated plastics material made from woven glass fabric, bonded with silicone resin. It is a rigid sheet material with good resistance to high temperatures and very good electrical insulation properties, especially in applications involving very high frequencies. Note, however, that silicone bonded laminates have mechanical strength properties somewhat lower than some other glass fabric laminates.

Acculam™ Phenolfab Canvas CYBS is a laminate sheet comprised of a phenolic resin binder and woven canvas (cotton) substrate with graphite added to enhance self-lubrication.This material is characterized by good mechanical properties and toughness. It has similar mechanical properties to C/CE. It is not intended for applications needing electrical resistance. It has good machining qualities and good wear resistance.

ACG® 600 T23 is composed of epoxy resin and synthetic fabric reinforcement.

Versitex® VX4 is a cost-effective thermoplastic liner comprised of polypropylene resin reinforced with continuous bi-directional glass fibers to create high impact resistant panels. It resists rot, corrosion, and mildew and is not affected by cleaning related chemicals. Versitex VX Series wall panels provide significant energy absorption over traditional FRP panels and exhibit thermal expansion similar to aluminum. The bi-directional nature of Versitex provides consistent physical properties throughout the entire panel. Versitex is easily repaired by applying low heat.

CIP Composites CIP121 is a commonly used in general industrial applications, wet or dry, where high shock or edge loading is anticipated. 100% polyester material (textile and resin) with the solid lubricants molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) evenly dispersed throughout the resin system.

TC350 is a woven fiberglass reinforced, ceramic filled, PTFEbased composite for use as a printed circuit board substrate. TC350 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.

RO3003G2™ high-frequency ceramic-filled PTFE laminates are an extension of Rogers’ industry leading RO3003™ solutions. RO3003G2 laminates are based on industry feedback to address the next generation needs for mm-wave automotive radar applications.

Glastic® FHT provides numerous high-performance features and benefits, such as high flexibility and excellent dielectric strength at elevated temperatures.

Gillfab® 1367 is a high strength, low FST grade liner constructed using a combination of woven E and/or S-glass cloth with a modified phenolic resin system and a 1 ml white polyvinyl fluoride film overlay on the face side for surface reflectivity and uniform appearance

Toray Toray CFRT® TL-2100 consist of the same composition resin, carbon fiber, and laminate )concept of our proprietary sandwich construction. The carbon fiber (graphite) provides strength, stiffness, and durability. TL-2100 Semi-Flex, Semi-Rigid, Rigid, and Ultra differ only in terms of the volume of carbon fiber used and the thickness of the sheet material. TL-2100’s custom-designed weave provides high-strength carbon fiber in the longitudinal direction of an orthotic.

Resiten® CEF490 (0.031 in Thick) laminates are extremely durable, lightweight, and moisture resistant. they are available in sheet, strip, block, and fabricated parts.Applications are Military Service and Industrial Applications.

Gilliner® 1066 is a general purpose laminate made from fiberglass cloth reinforced polyester resin. Gilliner® 1066 is available with a 1 mil white polyvinyl fluoride film overlay (Gilliner® 1066T) on the face side or with bondable surface panel facings (Gilliner® 1066S). Gilliner® 1066 comes in sheet or roll stock. Request Gilliner® 1066R for thicknesses under 0.060 inch (1.52 mm).

ISOVAL® FR4-HF (EP GC 202) is made of Flame-resistant, halogen-free glass fabric laminate Type FR4, without any toxic flame retardants, UL 94 listed, Thermal Class H (180 °C). The resin is also extremely low in smoke and free of all toxic or harmful flame retardants.

MICAM’s CG-11 is a high heat resistance epoxy-glass copper clad laminate with excellent mechanical and electrical performance

Toray Toray Cetex® TC1225 is a high-end thermoplastic composite material, utilizing a semi-crystalline engineered PAEK resin for excellent mechanical performance. The distinctive value of Toray Cetex® TC1225 over other composites with a PAEK family matrix is its superior processability due to a low melt viscosity and reduction in processing temperature by 50–75°C (122–167°F)*. Toray Cetex® TC1225 doesn’t only yield a high-quality product used in ATL/AFP processes, it speeds up cycle times enabling cost-efficient production in all available formats. Additionally, Toray Cetex® TC1225 is an ideal composite to be overmolded with neat or short fiber reinforced PEEK resin, creating a very strong bond. Overmolding, integrating continuous fiber reinforced composites in an injection molding process, combines the strength of high-end composites with the design freedom and complexity of injection molding parts. Toray Cetex® TC1225 is available as a UD tape, a fabric prepreg, and as reinforced thermoplastic laminates (RTLs) of varying thicknesses. 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. *Standard PEEK processes at temperatures up to 400°C (752°F). Engineered PAEK (PolyArylEtherKetone) Thermoplastic Resin System.

Polyfibrit® is composed of epoxy resin and aramid polyester fabric reinforcement.

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.

Lamitex® G-11/G-10 EP GC 22 laminated sheet is a woven glass fabric composite impregnated with an epoxy resin. It is primarily used for mechanical, electrical and electronic applications where extremely high mechanical strengths are required at room and moderate temperatures. It is frequently specified for its excellent resistance to chemicals and retention of good electrical properties in dry and high humidity environments. G-11 is non-brominated, is not flame retardant and should not be confused with a similar glass epoxy grade FR-5 which is flame retardant.

Canevasite® F18 C6 is composed of phenolic matrix and cotton fabric reinforcement. It appears in black color with PF CC 201 similar Standards.

Aekyung Chemical LSO-4600T is an ortho type UPR.

Gillfab® 1137 is a light weight and flexible liner made from nylon cloth reinforced nylon and epoxy resin.

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 CEM-33 is a UL recognized flame retardant CEM-3 copper clad composite laminate offering excellent electrical performance along with good punching characteristics.

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.

I-Tera MT40 is suitable for many of today’s high speed digital and RF/microwave printed circuit designs. I-Tera MT40 features a dielectric constant (Dk) that is stable between - 55°C and +125°C up to W-band frequencies. In addition, I-Tera MT40 offers a lower dissipation factor (Df) of 0.0031 making it a cost effective alternative to PTFE and other commercial microwave and high-speed digital laminate materials. I-Tera MT40 laminate materials are currently being offered in both laminate and prepreg form in typical thicknesses and standard panel sizes. This provides a complete materials solution package for high-speed digital multilayer, hybrid, RF/microwave, multilayer and double-sided printed circuit designs. I-Tera MT40 does not require any special through hole treatments commonly needed when processing PTFE-based laminate materials.

ISOVAL® A (EP GC 201) is made With glass filament fabric for test adapters in printed circuit testing equipment. This gives the material a heat resistance up to 120 ° C, a very good chemical resistance. The high permanent temperature resistance of 155 ° C ensures good dimensional accuracy for use as an adapter plate. A layer of fine fabric in conjunction with a special resin results in the smooth surface and thus enables the finest holes.

Acculam™ Epoxyglas G10 nonFR comprised of a halogen free epoxy resin binder and a woven fiberglass substrate. It qualifies to NEMA G10 and MIL-I-24768/2.This material exhibits high mechanical strength and electrical insulating qualities under both dry and humid conditions. Its ease of fabrication allows its use in many structural and cryogenic applications where halogenated compounds may be undesirable.

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.