Plastics Engineering Company 08228 Polyester BMC

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.

Functions: Molding Compound

Polymer Name: Thermoset Polyester

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Processing Methods: Compression Molding

End Uses: Automotive Ignition Parts, Automotive Valve Covers, Brush Cards, Brush Holders, Cases, Circuit Breakers, Electric Motor Mounts, HVAC Components, Headlight Liners, Housings, Lighting Fixtures, Marine Applications, Recessed Lighting Baffles

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Processing Information (Compression Molding)
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arc Resistance186secASTM D495
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion5.5e-05per °CASTM E831
Comparative Tracking Index600VASTM D3638
Compressive Strength149MPaASTM D695
Deflection Temperature (at 1.82MPa)271°CASTM D648
Dielectric Strength (Short Time)12.1kV/mmASTM D149
Dissipation Factor (at 1MHz)0.009-ASTM D150
Flexural Modulus13267MPaASTM D790
Flexural Strength126MPaASTM D790
Heat Resistance238°CASTM D794
Impact Strength (Notched, Izod)280.4J/mASTM D256
Impact Strength (Notched, Charpy)297.7J/mASTM D256
Mold Shrinkage *0.0037m/mASTM D6289
Permittivity (at 1MHz)4.6-ASTM D150
Post Shrinkage (at 120°C, 72hr)0%ASTM D6289
Rockwell Hardness52E scaleASTM D785
Specific Gravity1.89-ASTM D792
Tensile Elongation0.7%ASTM D638
Tensile Modulus13826MPaASTM D638
Tensile Strength57MPaASTM D638
Thermal Conductivity (at 100°C)0.65W/m/°CASTM E1461
Volume Resistivity14000000000000000ohm·cmASTM D257
Water Absorption0.07%ASTM D570

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