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Vulcanized Fibre Commercial Grade

Commercial grade vulcanized fibre is strong, tough, resistant to oils, gasoline and most solvents. It is an electrical grade insulating material capable of withstanding temperatures up to 115ºC. It is used in many mechanical and/or electrical applications such as washers, arc barriers, insulating plates, and switch and appliance insulation.

Sheet Sizes: 45" x 74"
Thickness: 1/16" to 1"
Color: Gray

Vulcanized Fibre Commercial Grade Data Sheet

Specifications

Density 75 pcf / 1.2 grams/ccm
Maximum operating temperature
- electrical 239ºF (115ºC)
- mechanical 230ºF (110ºC)
Water absorption (24 hours) 66%
Hardness (Rockwell R) 80
Compression strength 35,000 psi
Tensile strength
- machine direction 18,000 psi
- cross direction 9000 psi
Flexural strength
- machine direction 26,000 psi
- cross direction 16,000 psi
Dielectric strength (1/8 thick) 195 vols/mil
Arc resistance (1/16 thick) 80 sec
Vulcanized Fibre Commercial Grade Products