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Vulcanized Fibre
Vulcanized Fibre is a low pressure laminate. Vulcanized Fibre is one of the oldest plastics with its earliest form dating back
to 1879. It is formed by the reaction between natural wood or
cotton "fibres" and various chemicals such as zinc chloride, acids,
and bases to produce a slurry.
The slurry is then flattened under heat or steam by hydraulic
presses or rolls. This method produces finished thin calendered
sheets and thick hydraulic pressed sheet. The desired thickness
is achieved by laminating these thin continuous fibre sheets.
Vulcanized fibre can be machined in much the same way as other plastics. It can
easily be formed, bent, sawed, sheared, punched, milled, turned,
and drilled. Applications should be limited to temperatures below
425 degrees F.
Fish Paper is thin (from .005" to .062") and flexible vulcanized fibre. It is a special grade of fibre sheet with superior chemical
properties. It can be furnished in roll form in thicknesses from
.005" to .093". It has superior bending qualities, and is especially
suitable for barrier shielding insulation. The standard sheet
is 54" X 84".
Properties
Tear resistance
Arc resistant
Arc quenching
Electrical insulating
Long wearing
Excellent forming and punching
Impact strength and resilience
Applications
| Die cutting |
Die Pads |
| Gaskets |
Washers |
| Handles |
Tags |
| Abrasive disc backing |
Arc shields |
| Barrier |
Transformer insulation |
| Terminal strips |
Switch insulation |
| Motor insulation |
Fuse Cartridges |
| Armatures |
Coil forms |
| Brush holders |
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Availabilities
Rod: .125" to .875"
Sheet: .005" to 2.000"
Tubing: from .125 I.D. to 3.000" O.D.
Standard Color: Gray. Red and black also available
Order form for Fish Paper Sheet
Note: The price given on this page is a material quote only. It does
not include the additional shop processing fees. Looking for a
Uniquely Cut Item, other sizes, or Vulcanized Fibre Tubing? Email us here and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.
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