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BMC 501

Thermoset Polyester

Glass\Mineral

Supplied by Bulk Molding Compounds, Inc.

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Product Description
BMC 501 molding compound is a mineral filled, glass-fiber-reinforced compound suitable for compression, transfer and stuffer injection molding. It provides the user with good electrical properties and extremely low water absorption. This product has a low mold shrinkage and resists the formation of internal voids normally associated with glass filled compounds. Typical applications include slip rings, brush holders and connector bases. BMC 501 molding compound is produced in extruded form in a range on industrial colors. It is available in logs up to 12 inches in length or as precut slugs, of specific weight, in diameters from 1" to 2 ½". Within this range, smaller diameters are supplied as multiple extrusions and weight tolerances are plus or minus 5% up to a maximum of plus or minus 15 grams.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • North America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass\Mineral
Features 
  • Good Electrical Properties
  • Low Shrinkage
  • Low to No Water Absorption
Uses 
  • Connectors
Automotive Specifications 
 
Forms 
  • BMC - Bulk Molding Compound
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • 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 Strength
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 2
V/mil
 ASTM D149
Dielectric Constant (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Dissipation Factor (60 Hz)
 
 ASTM D150
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Flammability
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Flame Rating - UL
     UL 94
0.0625 in
 
  
0.125 in
 
  
0.250 in
 
  
UL
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)
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 501, BMC , BMC501, 501, 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 Water Absorption, Low Moisture Absorption, Water Resistant, Moisure Resistant, Low Shrinkage, Good Electrical Properties.
Automotive Specifications
This plastic material has approval for 2 automotive specifications from the following agencies (the number in parentheses shows the number of specifications for that agency): FORD (1), CHRYSLER (1).
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
2Method A (Short-Time)
 
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