Canvas (C/CE)

Canvas (CE/C)

Phenolic Canvas Grades C and CE are machining-grade laminates designed for structural and mechanical applications. These laminates combine a medium weave cotton fabric with a phenolic resin binder, providing a durable material with good wear resistance, low moisture absorption, and solid mechanical strength at an economical cost.

Machining Characteristics and Fabrication Options

Canvas Grades C and CE are phenolic laminates built from medium weave cotton fabric impregnated with phenolic resin. This combination produces a material with stable mechanical strength, predictable wear characteristics, and consistent dimensional behavior under load. The cotton reinforcement provides toughness and impact resistance, while the resin binder contributes rigidity and surface durability. These properties make Canvas C/CE suitable for components that require reliable performance across varied mechanical environments.

Canvas (CE/C)

Canvas C/CE machines cleanly using standard fabrication methods, allowing for precise shaping, threading, and contouring. The material’s internal structure supports stable chip formation and reduced tool chatter, enabling accurate tolerances in both simple and complex geometries. Sheets, tubes, and rods can be converted into custom parts such as spacers, guides, bushings, and mechanical supports. Sanded surfaces with ±0.005″ tolerance provide consistent thickness control for applications requiring tight dimensional alignment.

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Dimensions:

Sheet:

48″x96″

Cut to size available

Saw Kerf – 0.250″

Thickness:

0.015″-  3.000″

(Additional thicknesses available upon request)

Sanding:

1 or 2 side sanding with tolerance of +/-0.005″

Tube:

ID: 0.187″ – 4.000″

OD: 0.250″-5.000″

Colors:

  • Natural
  • Black
  • Double Black
  • Burgundy
  • Double Burgundy
  • Green
  • Orange
  • Brown
  • Blue Jean
  • Graphite
  • Good wear resistance
  • Low moisture absorption
  • High mechanical strength
  • Moderate heat resistance
  • Chemical resistance
  • Electrical insulation (CE grade)
  • Piston rings
  • Gears
  • Spacers
  • Bearing surfaces
  • Insulators (CE grade)
  • Bushings
  • Terminal boards

Technical Data Sheet (TDS)

MIL-I-24768/14

MIL-I-24768/16

Developed as durable phenolic laminates, Canvas Grades C and CE were created to meet the needs of industries requiring materials with high wear resistance and structural integrity. Using a medium weave cotton fabric base with phenolic resin, these grades provide reliable performance in applications where mechanical strength, moderate heat resistance, and chemical durability are essential. Over time, Canvas Grades C and CE have become trusted choices across industries such as automotive, electrical, and heavy equipment, where structural supports and electrical insulation are critical. Today, they remain widely used for applications that require economical, resilient materials capable of performing under demanding conditions.

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    FAQs

    Current manufactures NEMA grade Canvas products. These materials can be fabricated into tubes, rods, and sheets. They can also be machined into spacers, standoffs, and other parts. We can also design one specific to you based on your unique applications. Whatever your manufacturing or assembling needs, there’s a Current Inc. product that will improve your product for an affordable price. Our laminated sheets, standoffs, tubing, rod and spacers are created with precision in mind. 

    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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