TUFNOL® Industrial Laminates

Tufnol® Industrial Laminates - Sheet 

TUFNOL® industrial laminates are constructed from layers of fibrous reinforcement, such as cotton, paper, or glass fabric, bonded with high-quality thermosetting resins. These laminates are available in various grades and have been developed for a wide range of applications, including electrical transformers, gears, bearings, jigs, and fixtures. Machined TUFNOL® components can be produced using advanced CNC facilities, with quotations available based on existing samples or technical drawings.

Applications

TUFNOL® laminates are commonly used in gears, bearings, jigs, and fixtures.

Key Features

  • Temperature: 0°C up to +250°C.
  • Rigid with high strength & low weight.
  • Excellent electrical & thermal properties.
  • Non-corrosive.
  • Higher thermal expansion than many metals.
  • Easily machined.
  • Stronger under flexural, tensile & compressive forces than most engineering thermoplastics.
  • Resistant to heavy loads with minimal creep.
  • Weather-resistant.
  • Good resistance to chemicals, oils, solvents & hydrocarbons.
  • Concentrated acids and alkalis will attack laminates.

Availability

TUFNOL® industrial laminates are available in sheet, rod, and tube forms, or can be machined to meet specific requirements. Various grades are offered, with additional alternatives available upon request.

Please note: Technical data for alternative sheet grade is different for tube, if you require technical data for tube please enquire.

Cotton Fabric TUFNOL® - SRBF

TUFNOL®
Grade
Product
Description
Whale Brand General-purpose medium weave mechanical grade.
Bear Brand Medium weave with very good mechanical and electrical properties.
Carp Brand Premium fine weave grade for quality components.
Lynx Brand A general-purpose fine weave grade.
Crow Brand Coarse weave grade for tough, rugged components.

Glass Fabric TUFNOL® - SRBG

TUFNOL®
Grade
Product
Description
10G40 Epoxy resin grade.
10G41 Flame-retardant epoxy resin grade.
10G42 High-temperature epoxy resin.
10G50 Silicone resin for heat resistance. We only supply B32 alternative material.
6G92 Polymide glass fabric laminate.

Paper TUFNOL® - SRBP

TUFNOL®
Grade
Product
Description
Kite Brand Good quality general-purpose electrical insulation grade.
1P13 Commercial grade.

Epoxy TUFNOL®

TUFNOL®
Grade
Product
Description
6F45 A superior epoxy resin grade, good wear performance and outstanding electrical insulation properties.
Technical Specification:

Examples of our Tufnol® Industrial Laminates Work

Machined Tufnol Part with Holes
Machined Tufnol Part with Holes