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BMC 200

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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Product Description
BMC 200 is a high strength, low shrink molding compound. It can be supplied in bulk or extruded in pre-weighted slugs. Typical applications are circuit breakers, insulators, bobbins, electrical connectors and power tool housings.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Strength
  • Low Shrinkage
Uses 
  • Electrical Housing
  • Electrical Parts
  • Handles
Forms 
  • Pellets
Processing Method 
  • Injection Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Barcol Hardness
 
 ASTM D2583
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed)
°F
 ASTM D648
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength     ASTM D149
-- 2
V/mil
  
-- 3
V/mil
  
Arc Resistance (0.0625 in)
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.0625 in)
 
 UL 94
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) (0.0625 in)
V
 UL 746
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: BMC 200, BMC , BMC200, 200, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, Bulk Molding, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Shrinkage, High Strength.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Electrical Housings, Electrical Housing.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Front Temperature
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
3Method B (Step-by-Step)
 
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