Material Comparative Sheets
IN TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL TO BE SPECIFIED AND USED IN ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL APPLICATIONS. THE COST OF FAILURE IS INCREDIBLY HIGH REGARDING SAFETY, DOWNTIME, PRODUCTIVITY, AND DIRECT COST.
The evaluation and testing of materials must start with a solid understanding of a material’s construction and properties. Regarding engineered materials, one of the biggest challenges facing technical teams today is specifying the proper material for their application. These comparative graphs are intended to be technical resources to help compare materials and determine which are best suited for the application.
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NEMA, IEC, Mil Spec Material Comparative Table
| NEMA | IEC | Mil Spec | Resin | Substrate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEMA G-10 | EPGC 201, 21* | MIL-I-24768/2 GEE | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA FR4 | EPGC 202, 23* | MIL-I-24768/27 GEE-F | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA G-11 | EPGC 203, 22* | MIL-I-24768/3 GEB | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA FR5 | EPGC 204 | MIL-I-24768/28 GEB-F | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGC 205 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGC 306 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGC 307 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA G-12 | EPGC 308 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGC 309 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGC 310 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA G-13 | EPGC 311 | — | Epoxy | Glass Cloth |
| — | EPGM 203 | — | Epoxy | Glass Mat |
| — | EPPC 301 | — | Epoxy | Polyester Cloth |
| NEMA G-5 | MFGC 201, 20* | MIL-I-24768/8 GMG | Melamine | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA G-9 | MFGC 201 | MIL-I-24768/1 GME | Melamine | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA C | PFCC 201, 23* | MIL-I-24768/16 PBM | Phenolic | Cotton Cloth |
| NEMA CE | PFCC 202, 22* | MIL-I-24768/14 FBG | Phenolic | Cotton Cloth |
| NEMA L | PFCC 203 | MIL-I-24768/15 FBI | Phenolic | Cotton Cloth |
| NEMA LE | PFCC 204, 21*, 24* | MIL-I-24768/13 FBE | Phenolic | Cotton Cloth |
| NEMA X | PFCP 201, 21* | MIL-I-24768/12 PBM | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XP | PFCP 201 | MIL-I-24768/19 PBM-P | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XXX | PFCP 204 | MIL-I-24768/10 PBE | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XX | PFCP 202, 23* | MIL-I-24768/11 PBG | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XXP | PFCP 203 | MIL-I-24768/21 PBG-P | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XXXP | PFCP 204 | MIL-I-24768/22 PBE-P | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA XPC | PFCP 207 | MIL-I-24768/20 PBM-C | Phenolic | Cellulosic Paper |
| NEMA G-3 | PFGC 201, 21* | MIL-I-24768/18 GPG | Phenolic | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA GPO-1 | UPGM 201 | MIL-I-24768/4 | Polyester | Glass Mat |
| NEMA GPO-2 | UPGM 202 | MIL-I-24768/5 | Polyester | Glass Mat |
| NEMA GPO-3 | UPGM 203 | MIL-I-24768/6 | Polyester | Glass Mat |
| NEMA GPO-5 | UPGM 205 | — | Polyester | Glass Mat |
| NEMA G-15 | PIGC 301 | — | Polyimide | Glass Cloth |
| NEMA G-7 | SIGC 201, 21* | MIL-I-24768/17 GSG | Silicone | Glass Cloth |
1 – Comparable grades can vary slightly in specification based on test methods and specifications by thickness
* Indicates IEC tube standard.</em)
