Glastic® 1580/1583
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Glastic® 1580 is one of our Glastic® laminates and offers a superior combination of electrical and mechanical properties. Made from fiberglass-reinforced thermoset polyester resins, these UL®-recognized sheets blend excellent performance characteristics with economy.
Characteristics
- NEMA GPO-3
- Highly Flame Resistant
- Flame-Resistant Meets UL94 VO
Technical Specifications Glastic® 1580-1583
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | ASTM D 792 | 1.83 | |
| Part Number | 1580 (1583) | ||
| NEMA Grade LI 1-1989 | NEMA LI-1 | GPO-3 | |
| Standard Color | White (Red) | ||
| UL Temperature Index - Electrical | UL 746B | °C | 120 |
| UL Temperature Index - Mechanical | UL 746B | °C | 140 |
| UL Recognition File Number | E81928 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexural Strength | ASTM D 790 | psi | 24,600 |
| Flexural Strength @130°C | ASTM D 790 | psi | 8,470 |
| Compressive Strength | ASTM D 695 | psi | 31,200 |
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D 638 | psi | 8,400 |
| IZOD Impact Strength (notched) | ASTM D 256 | ft. lb./in. | 8.9 |
| Shear Strength | ASTM D 732 | psi | 12,000 |
| 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 | |
| UL Hot Wire Ignition | UL 746A | sec. | 300+ |
| UL High Amp Ignition | UL 746A | 200+ | |
| Oxygen Index | ASTM D 2863 | %O2 | 39 |
| Ignition Time | sec. | 84 | |
| Burn Time | sec. | 23 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Absorption | ASTM D 570 | % by wt. | 0.2 |
| Test Method | Unit | Guideline Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Strength - Perpendicular S/T in Air | ASTM D 149 | Vpm | 425 |
| Electrical Strength - Perpendicular S/T in Oil | ASTM D 149 | Vpm | 577 |
| Electrical Strength - Parallel S/S in Oil | ASTM D 149 | kV | 47 |
| Arc Resistance | ASTM D 495 | sec. | 181 |
| IEC Track Resistance (CTI) | UL 746A | V | 500+ |
| Permittivity, 60 Hz | ASTM D 150 | 4.2 | |
| Dissipation Factor, 60 Hz | ASTM D 150 | 0.011 | |
| Dissipation Factor, MHz | ASTM D 150 | 0.010 | |
| Permittivity, MHz | ASTM D 150 | 4 | |
| Insulation Resistance | ASTM D 257 | Ω x 1012 | 823 |
