Micarta and Phenolic Laminates
Kor-Pak is a Phenolic specialist, carrying various grades of phenolic materials to accommodate numerous applications. Common brand names that we carry include:
Micarta
Ryertex
Gatke
Canvas Phenolic
What are Phenolics, and what are their applications?
Micarta became a brand name when it was developed by George Westinghouse in the early 1900’s using phenolic resins. Micarta is now used as the general brand name term for resin impregnated fibre compounds. This material is made from phenolic resins used to impregnate paper and cotton fabric which are cured under pressure and high temperatures to produce laminates.
Micarta industrial laminates are typically phenolic, epoxy, silicon-based thermoset materials reinforced with fiberglass, cotton, cloth, paper, carbon fiber, moly, teflon, and others. Pressure and heat is applied to layers of laminations which yields a chemical reaction (polymerization) which turns the layers into high-pressure thermosetting industrial laminated plastic. There are numerous commercial grades which industrial laminates are manufactured in.
Where are Micarta/Phenolic Laminates used?
The most popular application for Micarta/Phenolic Laminates is in high strength electrical insulation. Micarta/Phenolic Laminates are used in power generating and distribution equipment, aerospace, electronic, marine, heavy equipment, steel, paper, and various other industries/applications.
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Kor-Pak Corporation provides several grades of Micarta/Phenolic Laminates and can perform machining, grinding, shearing, sanding, and sawing services to furnish you with the exact product you need. Sheets of material are also available in different grades and dimensions. Please contact a Kor-Pak representative for more information and price/availability. Kor-Pak Phenolic Laminate products typically ship from stock and custom orders will have short lead times.
We offer:
Rods
1/32″ to 6″ diameter lengths up to 6″
Sheets
.004″ through 6″ thick sizes up to 48″ X 96″
Tubes
Custom made to your desired specifications
Machining
Precision machining available to accommodate challenging tolerances and requirements
Related Materials
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Canvas Phenolic (Micarta) Grade CE
Canvas Phenolic (Micarta) Grade CE
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Gatke and Ryertex Bearings
Gatke and Ryertex Bearings
Kor-Pak supplies bearings, bushings and gears made from a wide range of non-metallic, industrial materials. Our CNC machining and lathe turning capabilities allow us to make parts from ½” to 50″ diameters for nearly any industrial application.
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Lamitex
Lamitex
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Marine Bearings
Marine Bearings
Kor-Pak Marine Bearings
Kor-Pak supplies Marine Bearings manufactured with our proven phenolic materials that provide a cost-effective and robust alternative to metal. Our Phenolic Marine Bearings can withstand high impact, high temperatures, and are self-lubricating which allows them to endure harsh environments.
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Norplex-Micarta
Norplex-Micarta
Kor-Pak supplies a variety of Norplex-Micarta products including Canvas Phenolic Sheets and Value Added Products Machined to desired specifications.
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Ryertex Phenolics
Ryertex Phenolics
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Thermoplastics and Teflon
Thermoplastics and Teflon
Kor-Pak is an all-inclusive source for Thermoplastics and Teflon, including sheets, rods, and finished products including custom machined parts
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Thermoset Laminates
Thermoset Laminates
Kor-Pak specializes in Thermoset Laminates and offers various grades for specific industrial applications. Thermoset Laminates are offered in sheets, rods, tubes, and custom machined sizes.
We specialize in precision CNC fabrication of your parts from all high pressure laminate and thermoplastic materials.PHENOLIC Products & Applications
- Terminal Boards
- Casings
- Antenna Insulators
- Printed Circuit Boards
- Stand Offs • Washers
- Spacers
- PC Board Insulator
- Switch Gears
- FR4 PCB
- Board
- Sheets
- Plates
- Rods
- Phenolic
- G10 Tubing
- G10 Plastics
- G10 Composites
- PCB Materials
- Black G10
- Machining
- Fiberglass Panels
- Nema Grade
- Circuit Board Material
- Copper Clad
- Industrial Tubes