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Sumitomo Phenolic FM 3000

Phenolic

Cellulose Filler

Supplied by Sumitomo Bakelite North America

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Product Description
FM 3000 is a self-lubricated cellulose reinforced phenolic molding compound, modified for applications requiring reduced friction and low wear.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Cellulose Filler
Additive 
  • Lubricant
Features 
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • Low Friction
  • Self Lubricating
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Apparent Density
g/cm³
 ASTM D1895
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (Compression Molded)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Water Absorption - 48 hr
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256A
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (E-Scale, Compression Molded)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, Compression Molded)
°F
 ASTM D648
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength 2
     ASTM D149
-- 3
V/mil
  
-- 4
V/mil
  
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Friction, Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Self-Lubricating, Self Lubricating.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Wet, 60 Hz
3Method A (Short-Time)
4Method B (Step-by-Step)
 
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