Glastic® UTR Angles and Channels
GFK-UP
Characteristics
- Polyester (UP) resin matrix reinforced by fiberglass
- 1,000 Minutes Track Resistance, Electrically Insulating, Highly Flame Resistant, Low Smoke & Smoke Toxicity, UL® Recognized, and Halogen-Free
Industries
Technical Specifications Glastic® UTR Angles and Channels
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEMA Grade LI 1-1989 | NEMA LI-1 | GPO-3 | |
| Standard Color | Red | ||
| UL Temperature Index - Electrical | UL 746B | °C | 130 |
| UL Temperature Index - Mechanical | UL 746B | °C | 160 |
| UL Recognition File Number | E23525 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D 790 | psi | 25,000 |
| Flexural Strength @130°C | ASTM D 790 | psi | 13,000 |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D 638 | psi | 15,000 |
| Tensile Modulus | ASTM D 638 | psi X 106 | 1.7 |
| IZOD Impact Strength (notched) | ASTM D 256 | ft. lb./in. | 9.6 |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D 732 | psi | 14,500 |
| Compressive Strength - Flatwise | ASTM D 695 | psi | 42,000 |
| Compressive Strength - Edgewise | ASTM D 695 | psi | 20,000 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | ASTM D 696 | (in./in.°C) x 10-5 | 2 |
| Thermal Conductivity | ASTM C 177 | 1.9 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UL Subject 94 | UL 94 | V0 | |
| Specific Optical Density of Smoke - Ds @ 4.0 min. Non-Flaming (Avg.) | ASTM E 662 | 0.3 | |
| Specific Optical Density of Smoke - Ds @ 4.0 min. Flaming (Avg.) | ASTM E 662 | 10.7 | |
| Specific Optical Density of Smoke - Dm(corr) Non-Flaming (Avg.) | ASTM E 662 | 3.1 | |
| Specific Optical Density of Smoke - Dm(corr) Flaming (Avg.) | ASTM E 662 | 128.4 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | ASTM D 570 | % by wt. | 0.3 |
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.8 | |
| Barcol Hardness | ASTM D 2583 | 50 | |
| Thickness Tolerance - Up to 0.125" | in. | +/- 0.015 | |
| Thickness Tolerance - 0.125" to 0.250" | in. | +/- 0.020 | |
| Thickness Tolerance - Over 0.250" | in. | +/- 0.025 | |
| Angularity of Legs | degrees | +/- 3 | |
| Cut Length | in. | +2", -0" |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Strength - Perpendicular S/T in Air | ASTM D 149 | Vpm | 200 |
| Electrical Strength - Parallel S/S in Oil | ASTM D 149 | kV | 45 |
| Arc Resistance | ASTM D 495 | sec. | 185 |
| Inclined Plane Track Resistance | ASTM D 2303 | min. | 500+ |
