General Info
G-5 and G-9 Laminates (Glass Cloth / Melamine Resin) are very hard, flame resistant, and have excellent electrical properties. G-5 and G-9 have high arc and heat resistance. G-9 is recommended for outdoor environments. They are used for switch board panels, arc barriers, circuit breaker parts, and structural electrical parts Melamine phenolics are available in sheet, rod, and tube forms.
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G-5 and G-9 are typically discussed together as one. Both materials consist of woven glass fabric and a melamine resin base. Both materials offer outstanding electrical properties in high humidity environments. Both materials have essentially the same mechanical properties.
The most significant difference is that the G9 offers improved resistance to the elements of the outdoors. G9 can safely be substituted for G5.
MIL SPEC
G-5 Meets MIL-I-24768/8
G-9 Meets MIL-I-24768/1
Key Properties
Limitations
- G-5 is not recommended for outdoor use
Applications
- Switch Board Panels
- Arc Barriers
- Circuit Breaker Parts
- Structural Electrical Parts
Resin Trade Names
Manufacturer Trade Names
Boedeker Plastics, Inc. stocks & supplies plastic sheet, rod, tube, film and custom profiles and machine parts from these shapes that are produced from plastic resin. In many cases the manufacturer of the shape has their own product trade name. If your specification calls for a specific resin grade or manufacturer trade name, we can supply a shape made from that resin to meet your specification or suggest an equal. If you require a specific resin or brand it must be specified at the time of order.
Available Sizes
