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RESOLE FM 4008

Phenolic

Glass\Mineral

Supplied by Vyncolit N.V.

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Product Description
FM 4008 is a fiberglass and mineral reinforced phenolic resole compound, with excellent dimensional stability and good strength at elevated temperatures.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Glass\Mineral
Features 
  • Acid Resistant
  • Base Resistant
  • Fungus Resistant
  • Good Creep Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • High Strength
  • Low Smoke Emission
  • Solvent Resistant
  • Ultra High Toughness
Uses 
  • Appliances
  • Automotive Applications
  • Connectors
  • Electrical/Electronic Applications
  • Gears
  • Housings
  • Membrane Touch Switches
  • Power/Other Tools
  • Pump Parts
Appearance 
  • Black
Forms 
  • Granules
Processing Method 
  • Compression Molding
  • Injection Molding
  • Resin Transfer Molding
Physical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Specific Gravity
 
 ASTM D792
Molding Shrinkage - Flow (Compression Molded)
in/in
 ASTM D955
Water Absorption (73°F, 24 hr)
%
 ASTM D570
Mechanical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Tensile Strength (Break, Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D638
Flexural Modulus (Compression Molded)
psi
 ASTM D790
Flexural Strength (Break)
psi
 ASTM D790
Compressive Strength
psi
 ASTM D695
Impact
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Notched Izod Impact (Compression Molded)
ft·lb/in
 ASTM D256
Hardness
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Rockwell Hardness (E-Scale)
 
 ASTM D785
Thermal
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (264 psi, Unannealed, Compression Molded)
°F
 ASTM D648
CLTE - Flow
in/in/°F
 ASTM E831
Electrical
Nominal Value
Unit
Test Method
Arc Resistance
sec
 ASTM D495
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: RESOLE FM 4008, RESOLE , RESOLEFM4008, FM 4008, FM4008, Phenolic, Vyncolit, 4008FM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Ultra High Toughness, High Strength, Low Smoke Emission, Good Dimensional Stability, Dimensionally Stable, Good Creep Resistance, Creep Resistant.
Uses
Uses may also be described by the following terms: Power Tools, Tools, Membrane Touch Switches, Housings, Housing, Electrical Applications, Electronic Applications, Electrical/Electronic Applications, Electrical Sector, Automotive Applications, Automotive Sector.
Injection
Nominal Value
Unit
 
Rear Temperature
°F
  
Middle Temperature
°F
  
Nozzle Temperature
°F
  
Processing (Melt) Temp
°F
  
Mold Temperature
°F
  
Injection Pressure
psi
  
Holding Pressure
psi
  
Back Pressure
psi
  
Injection Notes
Plastication: 50rpm
Injection Time: 2 to 8 sec
Hold Time: 1 to 5 sec/mm
Cure Time, 0.125 in: 5 to 12 sec/mm
All ASTM properties listed were tested in accordance with ASTM D5948.
Powder Density, ASTM D1895: 0.8 g/cm³
Water Absorption, ASTM D570, 48 hrs, 50°C: 0.35%
DTUL @264psi - Unannealed, ASTM D648, Post Baked, Compression Molded: >282°C
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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