Engineered Material Solutions: PolyPro FR

 

We proudly offer PolyPro FR™ Flame Retardant Polypropylene electrical insulation material with a complete range of thicknesses for electrical insulation applications in electrical and electronic equipment.

PolyPro FR™ is an option to replace materials such as:

  • Vulcanized Fibre

  • Nomex 410 in non-220C applications

  • Formex & Formex GK

  • Valox

  • Duroid D-100-FR

  • Mylar

PolyPro FR™ offers the following characteristics:

  • UL 94 Rated V-O including the thinner thicknesses such as .010”, .017”, and .031”.   UL 94 V-0 testing completed by Eltek Laboratories with test data available upon request.
  •  Extremely low water absorption (less than .01% after immersion for 24 hours) meeting UL requirements for use in outdoor equipment.
  • Suitable for outdoor use with respect to exposure to Ultraviolet Light, Water Exposure and Immersion in accordance with UL 746C.
  • UL Recognized under UL Card Number # E228440.
  • Offers excellent fabrication and formability characteristics allowing the low cost production of insulation components.
  • Offers temperature resistance to 110oC per UL testing satisfying the UL requirement for 105oC temperature class applications. 
  • Provides a lower cost alternative for designs now specifying the use of materials such as Formex, Nomex 410, Valox, Mylar Polyester Film, Vulcanized Fibre, Duroid, and Quin-T products.

 

The Gund Company recommends a complete insulation system design review in order to determine potential cost savings available from the incorporation of PolyPro FR.   Because TGC can supply a full range of insulation materials, we can offer quotations for all insulation material options in order to present a complete picture of the design alternatives and potential cost savings.

 

For more information including technical data, visit our website: www.PolyProFR.com