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APPROVED FOR HARSH OUTDOOR CONDITIONS
As a global standard solution, Formex™ GK-10 meets all critical flammability and environmental requirements in Europe, North America and Asia. This includes WEEE, RoHS and REACH. It was recently tested by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for UV stability, water exposure and immersion. Following rigid UL 746C test protocol, UL granted Formex™ GK-10 black electrical insulation material its f1 rating as a certified product for use in outdoor environments. This electrical insulation material is ideal for protecting the delicate components within LED lighting, IP security cameras, access control systems and digital signs-just to name a few.
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- Flammability Rating UL 94 VTM-0
- H20 Absorption 0.06%
- Temperature Rating 115°C / 239°F
- Dielectric Strength 2,200 Volts / mil @0.005"
- UL Recognized File E121855
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Value Units Test Method / Conditions Tensile Yield Machine Direction 4400 psi ASTM D-882 / ISO 527-1,-2 Tensile Yield Transverse Direction 3200 psi ASTM D-882 / ISO 527-1,-2 - Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Density 1.035 g/cc ASTM D792 / ISO 11831 Method A Heat Deflection Temperature under load 121 / 250 °C / °F ASTM D-648 0.45MPa / ISO 75-1,-2,Method B Oxygen Index 29 % ASTM D-2863 / ISO 4589--1,-2 Surface Energy (as produced) min. 50 dynes / cm ASTM D-2578 Thickness inches 0.010 (+0.003 / -0.0015) - - Thickness millimeters 0.25 (+0.08 / -0.04) - - Water Absorption - % Change in weight 0.06 % ASTM D-570 / ISO 62, Method 4 - Electrical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Comparative Tracking Index 600 volts IEC 60112 Dielectric Breakdown 16264 volts ASTM D-149 / IEC 60243-1 Dielectric Constant 1.9 - ASTM D-150 / IEC 60250, 1MHz Dielectric Strength 1626 volts / mil ASTM D-149 / IEC 60243-1 Dissipation Factor 0.0023 - ASTM D-150 / IEC 60250, 1MHz Volume Resistivity 3.97 x 10^15 Ω·cm ASTM D-257 / IEC 62631-3-1 - Flammability
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Comparative Tracking Index - PLC 0 - ASTM D-3638 Flammability VTM-0 - UL 94 High Current Arc Ignition - PLC (arcs to ignite) 0 - UL 746A High Voltage Arc Tracking - PLC (in / min) 0 - UL 746A Hot Wire Ignition - PLC (seconds) 0 - UL 746A Relative Temperature Index Electrical 115 / 239 °C / °F UL 746B Relative Temperature Index Mechanical Without Impact 115 / 239 °C / °F UL 746B
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Formex™ GK-10 is currently available in extruded sheets and rolls. Our experienced engineers can help you design Formex™ GK-10 electrical insulation material into a wide variety of shapes to meet your unique requirements.
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Standard Configuration Roll Core ID - inches (millimeters) 6 (152) Roll OD - inches (millimeters) (approximate) 18 (457) Roll Width - inches (millimeters) 24 (610) Roll Weight - lbs (kgs) (approximate 198 (90) Length/Roll - feet (meters) 2,000 (609.6) Area/Roll - square feet (square meters) 4,000 (371.6) Area/Roll - square feet (square meters) -