Tufnol Whale Sheet for Mechanical Engineering Applications 1mm to 50mm thick - UK Engineering Plastics
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Tufnol Whale Sheet for Mechanical Engineering Applications 1mm to 50mm thick

£309.88inc VAT
£258.23 ex VAT£1,721.55 per m²

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Size: 600 x 300 x 12mm

1Thickness 15 options12mm

2Sheet size for 12mm600 × 300mm

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Good resistance to chemicals
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Description

Tufnol Whale Sheet is a synthetic resin bonded fabric designed for mechanical engineering. It offers high strength and wear resistance for various applications.

Material Composition

Tufnol Whale Sheet is made from medium weave cotton and phenolic resin laminated plastic, providing excellent dimensional stability. It is suitable for use in both dry and lubricated conditions.

Mechanical and Thermal Properties

The sheet has a density of 1.36 g/cm³, tensile strength of 68 MPa, and compressive strength of 310 MPa flatwise. It can withstand continuous temperatures up to 120°C and intermittent temperatures up to 130°C.

Applications and Uses

This versatile material is ideal for wear-resistant components such as bearings, bushes, and spacers, as well as low voltage insulation applications. It is commonly used in mechanical engineering for gears, jigs, and fixtures.

Advantages and Limitations

Tufnol Whale Sheet is lightweight, non-corrosive, and offers good electrical insulation. However, it is only suitable for low voltage applications and can create dust when machined.

Specifications

  • Density: 1.36 g/cm³
  • Tensile strength: 68 MPa
  • Compressive strength (flatwise): 310 MPa
  • Maximum working temperature – continuous: 120°C
  • Maximum working temperature – intermittent: 130°C

Benefits

  • Long-lasting and durable material
  • Good resistance to chemicals, oils, solvents, and hydrocarbons
  • Suitable for a variety of mechanical applications

Use Cases

  • electrical insulation
  • but at low voltages only

FAQ

Q: Is Tufnol Whale Sheet suitable for food applications?
A: No, Tufnol should not be used in any food applications where it may come into direct contact with food products.

Q: Can Tufnol Whale Sheet be glued?
A: Yes, Tufnol Whale Sheet can be bonded to a variety of materials using appropriate adhesives.

All sizes & prices

83 sizes · prices include VAT · tap a price to select that size

Thickness  Sheet size 300 × 300mm600 × 300mm600 × 600mm1200 × 300mm1200 × 600mm1200 × 1200mm
1mm £16.24£180.44/m² £29.54£164.11/m² £56.28£156.33/m² £56.28£156.33/m² £107.20£148.88/m² £204.20£141.80/m²
2mm £28.42£315.77/m² £51.64£286.88/m² £98.38£273.27/m² £98.38£273.27/m² £187.40£260.27/m² £356.92£247.86/m²
3mm £42.60£473.33/m² £77.48£430.44/m² £147.58£409.94/m² £147.58£409.94/m² £281.08£390.38/m² £535.40£371.80/m²
4mm £56.80£631.11/m² £103.30£573.88/m² £196.76£546.55/m² £196.76£546.55/m² £374.78£520.52/m² £713.86£495.73/m²
5mm £71.02£789.11/m² £129.12£717.33/m² £245.96£683.22/m² £245.96£683.22/m² £468.48£650.66/m² £892.32£619.66/m²
6mm £85.22£946.88/m² £154.94£860.77/m² £295.12£819.77/m² £295.12£819.77/m² £562.16£780.77/m² £1,070.78£743.59/m²
8mm £113.62£1,262.44/m² £206.60£1,147.77/m² £393.50£1,093.05/m² £393.50£1,093.05/m² £749.54£1,041.02/m² £1,427.72£991.47/m²
10mm £142.04£1,578.22/m² £258.24£1,434.66/m² £491.88£1,366.33/m² £491.88£1,366.33/m² £936.94£1,301.30/m² £1,784.64£1,239.33/m²
12mm £170.44£1,893.77/m² £309.88£1,721.55/m² £590.28£1,639.66/m² £590.28£1,639.66/m² £1,124.32£1,561.55/m² £2,141.56£1,487.19/m²
15mm £213.04£2,367.11/m² £387.36£2,152.00/m² £737.86£2,049.61/m² £737.86£2,049.61/m² £1,405.44£1,952.00/m² £2,677.00£1,859.02/m²
20mm £284.06£3,156.22/m² £516.50£2,869.44/m² £983.80£2,732.77/m² £983.80£2,732.77/m² £1,873.90£2,602.63/m² –
25mm £337.84£3,753.77/m² £614.26£3,412.55/m² £1,170.00£3,250.00/m² £1,170.00£3,250.00/m² £2,228.60£3,095.27/m² –
30mm £399.14£4,434.88/m² £725.74£4,031.88/m² £1,382.36£3,839.88/m² £1,382.36£3,839.88/m² £2,633.04£3,657.00/m² –
40mm £532.20£5,913.33/m² £967.64£5,375.77/m² £1,843.12£5,119.77/m² £1,843.12£5,119.77/m² ––
50mm £665.26£7,391.77/m² £1,209.56£6,719.77/m² £2,303.90£6,399.72/m² £2,303.90£6,399.72/m² ––

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