Electrical Grade Laminates

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LAMINATES FOR PCBs AND PCB INSULATORS

These specialized copper clad laminates, or Electrical Grade Laminates, are manufactured by Current, Inc. here in the United States. We offer competitive pricing, excellent quality, and reliable delivery. We specialize in custom thickness, coppers and colored applications for short runs, prototypes, and production runs.


Our Warren, OH facility manufactures these highly specialized copper clad laminates and are one of the few electrical grade laminate manufacturers to still operate and maintain a manufacturing facility in the U.S.

COPPER CLAD FR4

Our FR4 Copper Clad Laminates are a fire rated Electrical Grade, dielectric fiberglass material created under high pressure with electro deposited HTE (high-temperature elongated) Copper Laminated onto the FR4 substrate. It is commonly used for PCBs.

Multi-colored Copper Clad g10 (pcb)

FR4 COLORS: BLACK, BLUE, YELLOW, RED, ORANGE & TAN AS WELL AS NATURAL (other colors available upon request)

Colored FR4 is available in black, blue, yellow, and natural. Our black Copper Clad Laminates and Electrical Grade Laminates are used for PCBs with light blocking capabilities for LEDs, night vision, and aerospace applications. Colored FR4 is available in a solid color throughout and a 50% natural and 50% color configuration.

Note: All of our FR4s are manufactured in multi-tetra and difunctional epoxies.
WE ALSO MANUFACTURE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COPPER CLAD LAMINATES IN FR5 WITH THE SAME FUNCTIONALITY BUT EXHIBITING BETTER FLEXIBLE STRENGTH AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURE (177 oC)

PRODUCTS / APPLICATIONS:

  • Terminal Boards
  • Antenna Insulators
  • Circuit Boards
  • PC Board Insulators (unclad)
  • FR4 PCBs
  • Circuit Board Material
  • Copper Clad Single- and Double-Sided
  • Insulators
  • UL94V0 approved
  • IPC 4101/21 and 23 compliant

 

Ask about our materials that meet RoHS compliance!

CRYOGENIC GRADE G-10 NB

IPC GRADE / CRYOGENIC GRADE G-10 is an electrical and mechanical grade of glass cloth laminate impregnated and cured with a non-brominated epoxy resin. It is also referred to as G-10-CR. G-10-CR conforms to Mil Spec Mil-I-24768/2 Type GEE. G-10-CR contains no halogens and can be used in nuclear and aerospace applications.

g10 tubes

THICKNESS/COPPER COMBINATIONS:

In Natural:

RANGE: .0025″ – 2.000″ with any copper combinations from ½ oz – 6 oz., single- or double-sided, in Class A, B or C (see chart below).

In Colors:

RANGE: .0065″ – 2.000″ with any copper combinations from ½ oz – 6 oz., single- or double-sided, in Class A, B or C (see chart below).

GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE, TG (C):

  • GF Di-functional:135
  • GH Multi-functional:150-177

AVAILABILITY:

In most cases, our lead time ranges from 3-4 weeks depending on custom thicknesses, colors and coppers.

ASK ABOUT OUR RoHS COMPLIANT MATERIALS.

Thickness and Tolerance for Copper Clad Laminate Core/Overall.

Nominal Thickness of Laminates With Cladding (inches)

.0025 – .0045
.0046 – .0065
.0066 – .0120
.0121 – .0199
.0200 – .0309
.0310 – .0409
.0410 – .0659
.0660 – .1009
.1010 – .1409
.1410 – .2500

Class A
(Reinforced)

±.0010
±.0015
±.0020
±.0025
±.0030
±.0065
±.0075
±.0090
±.0120
±.0220

Class B
(Reinforced)

±.0007
±.0010
±.0015
±.0020
±.0025
±.0040
±.0050
±.0070
±.0100
±.0150

Class C
(Reinforced)

±.0005
±.0007
±.0010
±.0015
±.0020
±.0030
±.0030
±.0050
±.0080
±.0120

CLASS A/B

Tolerance value is determined by normal base thickness (less cladding). Tolerance is applied over the base plus cladding, with no additional tolerance for cladding thicknesses allowed.

CLASS C

These tighter tolerance values are determined by normal base thickness (less cladding). Tolerance is applied to base thickness only, and through product selection, at 15% premium over CLASS A/B material.

FAQS

Our electrical grade laminate products include copper clad G-10 sheets that are used for circuit boards. They can withstand high pressures and high temperatures. These sheets can be made with copper on either one, neither, or both sides for various uses. They can be manufactured in many different colors or multilayered as well. 

To start an order, go to our Contact page and fill out a form detailing your interests. This will be received by us, and we will coordinate with you to complete the order. Alternatively, give us a call and we will be happy to work with you in that way as well. You can reach our main office at (203) 469-1337.

Our lead times vary based on the market and on the products that you are interested in, but we typically deliver around 4-6 weeks or less from the order being placed, depending on the material we have in stock. 

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Material Characteristics for Epoxy Clad and Unclad Laminates per IPC

Sheet sizes are 36″ x 48″, 48″x96″, or cut-to-size
custom panels.

The data listed is typical and is for information purposes only. Tests should be conducted at the user’s facilities to verify product suitability for each particular application. The liability of Current, Inc. is restricted solely to the replacement of material.

FOR APPLICATION QUESTIONS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING COPPER CLAD LAMINATE PLEASE CONTACT:

Todd Buratti

For pricing and delivery information, please call our customer service, toll-free, at 1-877-436-6542

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