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Description
Tufnol 1P/13 Sheet is a low cost commercial paper based laminate (SRBP), produced to meet the need for an economical material where electrical requirements are moderate. As a good basic low voltage insulation material, this grade has a higher mechanical strength than the other grades in the phenolic paper range and greater impact strength.
Applications
Described as the “general purpose” grade, it is often used for router jigs, fixtures, guides and some basic tooling. Its low cost and all round properties make it a good choice for many less demanding mechanical duties, such as spacers, base plates, side plates and simple jigs and fixtures, and for many electrical components where low voltage insulation is required.
Specifications
- Product full identity: SRBP – Synthetic Resin Bonded Paper
- Density: 1.36 g/cm³
- Tensile strength: 164 MPa
- Cross breaking strength: 175 MPa
- Charpy impact strength (notched): 3.9 kJ/m²
- Shear strength (flatwise): 100 MPa
- Maximum working temperature – continuous: 90°C
- Maximum working temperature – intermittent: 120°C
- Thermal classification: E
Advantages
- A very strong and rigid plastic
- Lightweight
- Economical
- Reasonable low voltage insulation
Limitations
- Can chip under high impact
- Not for high voltage applications
- Low flame retardancy
Sizes
- Thicknesses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 and 25mm
- Sheet sizes: 300 x 300, 600 x 300, 1200 x 300, 600 x 600, 1200 x 600 and 1200 x 1200mm
- Custom sizes: use the cut-to-size calculator on this page
FAQ
Q: What should 1P/13 Tufnol not be used for?
A: It is not really for high wear applications or for high voltage electrical applications. For high voltage insulation see our Tufnol Kite sheet; for wear resistance see our Tufnol Whale sheet.
Q: How well does 1P/13 Tufnol machine?
A: It can be machined readily and will machine up quite well with a carbide cutter, but will generate a fine yellow dust. Components can be hot punched in thicknesses up to 3.2mm.
Q: Can 1P/13 Tufnol be glued?
A: Yes – it is easily bonded with many commercially available adhesives such as Araldite, epoxies and contact adhesives.
Q: Is 1P/13 Tufnol suitable for food applications?
A: No – 1P/13 is not suitable for constant contact with food.
Q: Is 1P/13 good for wear resistance?
A: It is more for general purpose use. It will stand being used as a router jig and will give a reasonable life, but the Whale grade is designed for wear resistance.
Q: Is 1P/13 Tufnol chemical resistant?
A: It doesn’t have a very high resistance to chemicals or acids.
All sizes & prices
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