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NOVALAC FM 3001

Phenolic

Cellulose Filler

Supplied by Vyncolit N.V.

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Product Description
FM 3001 is a self-lubricated cellulose reinforced phenolic molding compound, modified for applications requiring reduced friction and low wear.
General  
Material Status 
  • Commercial: Active
Availability 
  • Africa & Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • South America
Filler / Reinforcement 
  • Cellulose Filler
Additive 
  • Lubricant
Features 
  • Acid Resistant
  • Base Resistant
  • Good Creep Resistance
  • Good Dimensional Stability
  • Good Wear Resistance
  • Low Friction
  • Low Smoke Emission
  • Self Lubricating
  • Solvent Resistant
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 (M-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
Related Terminology
Product names can be difficult to match. You may have searched any one of these terms to find this product: NOVALAC FM 3001, NOVALAC , NOVALACFM3001, FM 3001, FM3001, Phenolic, Vyncolit, 3001FM
Features
Features may also be described by the following terms: Good Wear Resistance, Wear Resistant, Low Smoke Emission, Self-Lubricating, Self Lubricating, Low Friction, 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: 0.45 g/cm³
Water Absorption, ASTM D570, 48 hrs, 50°C: 1.2%
Notes
1Typical properties: these are not to be construed as specifications.
 
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