F2 phenolic cotton laminate is a commercial, economical alternative to B12 phenolic cotton laminate. As with B12, it is considered an excellent general-purpose fabric laminate, offering good mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and electrical and thermal insulation.
F2 displays a higher operating temperature than comparable plastic materials, such as nylon, and a lighter weight than metal alternatives, such as steel and aluminium. As a thermoset material, finished components are manufactured using techniques similar to those for plastic machining, including CNC milling, turning, sawing, and drilling. Please see our
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F2 is typically manufactured to meet the requirements of BS EN 60893 Standard: 3-4-PFCC203.
Applications
Suitable for use in the manufacture of gears, piston rings, guide plates, star wheels, washers, bearings, jigs, fixtures and other machined components.
Key Features
- Temperature: Up to +115°C continuous (+125°C intermittent).
- More economical alternative to B12 grade.
- Easily machined into components.
- Good load bearing capabilities in comparison to paper based laminates.
- Good thermal, electrical and mechanical properties.
Standards
- Typically manufactured to meet the requirements of BS EN 60893 Standard: 3-4-PFCC203.
- BS 2572 Standard: F2 (since superseded by BS EN 60893).
- Closest Nema Standard equivalent: Nema C.
- Closest MIL Specification: MIL-I-24768/16.
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