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BMC 
5338
 - Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc. - Thermoset Polyester

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BMC 5338 by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc. is a Polyester, TS (Polyester, Thermoset) plastic material with filler: Glass\Mineral.
General Information
Product Description
BMC 5338 molding compound is a mineral Filled, glass-fiber-reinforced polyester compound suitable for compression, transfer and stuffer injection molding. It is a high impact material produced in extruded form for ease of handling. Other characteristics are good over all electrical properties and flame resistance. Typical applications include circuit breaker housings, standoff insulators, bus supports and tool housings. BMC 5338 molding compound is produced in extruded form in a range on industrial colors. It is available in logs up to 12 inches in length and from 1" to 2 ˝" in diameter Within this range, smaller diameters are supplied as multiple extrusions and weight tolerances are plus or minus 5%, up to a maximum of plus or minus 15 grams.
 
General    
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
 
Availability 
  • North America
 
Test Standards Available 
  • ASTM
 
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass\Mineral
 
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • High Impact Resistance
 
Uses 
  • Electrical Housing
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
 
 
Appearance 
  • Colors Available
 
Forms 
  • BMC - Bulk Molding Compound
 
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
 
 
Other Information for this Plastic
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Features (Alternate Representations) 
High Impact Resistance, Good Electrical Properties.
Uses (Alternate Representations) 
Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Electrical Housings, Electrical Housing.
Spelling Variations 
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BMC 5338, BMC , BMC5338, 5338, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, Bulk Molding, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS
 
BMC 5338 - Bulk Molding - Polyester, Thermoset (Glass\Mineral) Plastic

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