Products and Information
GP03 Polyester Glass Mat
Material Details
| Grade: | GPO3. (Type: Composite / Specialist / Other Grades) |
|---|---|
| Description: | Polyester Glass. Polyester Glass Mat (PGM) (Not manufactured by The Attwater Group) |
| Comments: | Attamat GPO3 is a PGM composite sheet produced from glass mat and polyester resin. The sheet is an equivalent of NEMA GPO3 (flame retardant and anti tracking grade.) GPO3 exhibits an excellent combination of high strength, good flame resistance, which makes the product an ideal choice in many applications. |
| Body Colour: | Red (White on request) |
| Cover Colour: | Red (White on request) |
| Standard Finish: | Mat |
| Size: | 2800 x 1200 other sizes available Thickness Range: 2.0 - 80.0 † |
Typical Applications
- Transformer Spacers
- Track Resistance
- Terminal Boards and Tag Strips
- Switchgear Manufacture
- Switchgear Link Bars
- Punched Components
- Phase Barriers
- Mechanical Applications
- Insulating Bushes Spacers Sleeves
- High Voltage Insulation
- High Voltage (Oil submerged)
- High Temperature Components
- Flame Retardant Applications
- Chemical Resistance Components
- Busbar Supports
General Properties
| Property | Unit of measure | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Density | g/cm3 |
2.0 |
| Water Absorption | mg |
max. 55 |
| Flammability Category (≥4mm) † | - |
UL94V0 |
¥ Where relevant, the flammability test method is used solely to control and monitor consistency of production. Under no conditions should the results be considered in relation to fire hazards under actual conditions of use.
Electrical Properties
| Property | Unit of measure | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Breakdown Voltage (Edge Step by Step) | kV |
75 |
| Electric Strength (Flat) | kV/mm |
12 |
| Tracking Index | V |
600 |
| IR (24hrs water immersed) | M Ω |
500 |
Mechanical Properties
| Property | Unit of measure | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Flexural Strength | MPa |
150 |
| Compressive Strength (perpendicular to laminations) | MPa |
300 |
| Tensile Strength | MPa |
100 |
| Impact (Notched Charpy Method) | kJ/m² |
40 |
Thermal Properties
| Property | Unit of measure | Typical Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Rating Continuous | °C |
120 |
| Coefficient Linear Expansion | °C |
20 |
Disclaimer: The above values are based upon routine test data and do not form the basis of a supply contract. These products may be used in a diverse range of applications and whilst every effort is made to ensure the information in this data sheet is accurate, it must be stressed that it is the user's responsibility to ensure suitability for the intended end use.