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Glasrod MTS

Thermoset Polyester

Glass Fiber Reinforcement

Supplied by Glastic Corporation

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Product Description
Glasrod MTS is a solid rod and bar fiberglass-reinforced thermoset polyester shape that exhibits properties desirable for a wide range of structural and electrical applications. Most economical system for electrical use; designed for 155°C service. 50,000 psi tensile and 80,000 psi flexural strength. Available in Rectangular, Square, "A" and Dogbone shapes.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass Fiber Reinforcement
Features 
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • High Heat Resistance
  • High Strength
  • Low to No Water Absorption
  • Solvent Resistant
Uses 
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Insulation
  • Rods
  • Structural Parts
  
Appearance 
  • Red
Forms 
  • Pellets
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Water Absorption (24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Modulus
psi
 ASTM D638
Tensile Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Yield)
psi
 ASTM D790
Shear Strength
psi
 ASTM D732
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM D696
Thermal Conductivity
Btu·in/hr/ft²/°F
 ASTM C177
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Dielectric Strength (1.00 in, in Oil)
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Additional Information
The value listed as Shear Strength ASTM D732 was tested in acordance with ASTM D3914.
Insulation Resistance, ASTM D257: 8.3e11 ohms
Compressive Strength, ASTM D695, Axial: 40000 psi
Compressive Strength, ASTM D695, Transverse: 14000 psi
Related Terminology
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Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Low Water Absorption, Low Moisture Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisure Resistant, High Strength, High Heat Resistance, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Rods, Rod, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector.
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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