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Glastherm® S

Thermoset Polyester

Supplied by Glastic Corporation

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Product Description
GlasTherm Grade S is a general purpose insulation sheet with an economical combination of thermal and physical properties. Grade S is recommended for processes where the continuous operating temperature does not exceed 425°F.
It is completely asbestos-free and rugged to withstand rough handling during installation. It is easily cut and machined with standard metal working equipment. Diamond cutting tools are recommended for long life.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Features 
  • General Purpose
  • Good Compressive Strength
  • Moisture Resistant
  • Oil Resistant
  
Uses 
  • General Purpose
  • Insulation
  • Sheet
Appearance 
  • Tan
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Modulus
psi
 ASTM D695
Compressive Strength
     ASTM D695
392°F
psi
  
302°F
psi
  
75°F
psi
  
550°F
psi
  
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (M-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
CLTE
     ASTM D696
Flow
in/in/°F
  
Transverse
in/in/°F
  
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength 2 (in Air)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL (0.940 in)
 
 UL 94
Additional Information
Maximum Service Temperature: 425°F
Thickness Tolerance: .002 inches
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: Glastherm® S, Glastherm S, Glastherm® , Glastherm, GlasthermS, Polyester, Thermoset, Polyester Thermoset, Polyester, TS, Polyester TS, Thermoset, TS, Glastic, PolyesterThermoset, PolyesterTS
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Compressive Strength, Moisture Resistant, Water Resistant, Low Moisture Absorption, Low Water Absorption.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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