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Glastic® 1603-2A

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Glastic Corporation

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Product Description
Glastic 1603-2A is a standoff insulator that is molded of UL recognized flame resistant fiberglass-reinforced thermoset polyester molding compound.
Glastic 1603-2A features shatter resistance and closer height tolerances than commonly available in porcelain insulators. Moisture and heat resistance properties of Glastic 1603-2A are higher than those of conventional plastic insulators.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Flame Retardant
  • High Heat Resistance
  • Moisture Resistant
Uses 
  • Standoff Insulators
Forms 
  • Pellets
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
 
 UL 94
UL File Number (USA)
 
  
Additional Information
Cantilever Strength: 1500 in/lbs
Torque Strength: 25 ft/lbs
Height Tolerance: .015
Creep Resistance: 1-5/8 inch
Track Resistance: 600 min
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Glastic® 1603-2A, Glastic 16032A, Glastic® , Glastic, Glastic16032A, 1603, 1603 2 A, 1603-2A, 16032A, 1603:2A, 1603/2A, 1603+2A, 1603_2A, 1603 2A, 16032, 2A, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS, 21603
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption, High Heat Resistance.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Standoff Insulation.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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