Tufnol Phenolic Paper

These materials are strong, rigid and very economical, with good electrical insulation properties. They are used in a very wide range of electrical installations and in equipment where rigid electrical insulation is required. The higher voltage and for greater electrical stability in conditions of varying humidity.

The impact strength of phenolic paper grades is not as high as materials in other groups and they are not usually chosen where toughness, bearing properties or high stress carrying capabilities are required. However, the lowest cost grades in this group represent excellent value as rigid non-metallic materials and this results in their use in a very wide range of less demanding application

Kite Brand
Excellent electrical insulator, with low water absorption and good mechanical strength. Can be hot punched. Machines well.

Heron Brand
Characteristics equivalent to Kite Brand but with improved Performance in high humidity or tropical environments.

Swan Brand
Good electrical insulator similar to Kite Brand but available in round rod and solid sections only. Machines well.

Data and information courtesy of Tufnol Composites Ltd and distributed by Gilbert Curry Industrial Plastics. Some grades may be supplied as direct BS equivalents subject to availability.

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