Laminated Tubing

Group of cryogenic g10 tubing
Paper phenolic tubing
g11 Laminated Tubing

CURRENT, INC. Laminated Tubing is made of thermosetting resins (Phenolic, Epoxy, Silicone or Melamine) combined with various base materials such as cellulose paper, woven cotton cloth or glass cloth. Convolutedly wound under high pressure and heat, the resulting product is a dense homogeneous material that can be machined, polished, painted and printed on. Laminated Tubing is easy to saw, drill, tap, thread, and punch with ordinary tools. The material has excellent electrical insulating qualities. It’s lighter, more durable and more economical than metal in many instances.

In the past decades, hundreds of applications for our tubing have been employed. The potential of new space age applications is even more exciting.

CURRENT, INC. Laminated Tubing is available in lengths from 36” to 48” depending on grade, diameters from 3/32” i.d. to 4.000” i.d.; wall thickness from .020” to 1.000” depending on diameter of the tube. Larger sizes quoted on request. Finishes include ground, polished, or painted based on requirements. Tolerances are to NEMA standards. For special tolerances, please contact our sales office.

Whatever you manufacture or assemble, there is an excellent chance that there is a Current Inc. product that will improve your product. We’ll quote at no charge, just send us your specs and/or blue prints.

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Some Uses
  • Welding Handles
  • Probe Handles
  • Copy Machines Rollers
  • Aircraft Shade Rollers
  • Fuse tubes
  • Telescopes
  • Liners
  • Bobbins
  • Antennas
  • Coil Forms

G R A D E S

XX/XXX

Canvas Electrical Grade (C/CE)

Linen Electrical Grade (L/LE)

G-5, G-9

G-10/FR4

G-11/FR5

FeaturesElectrical insulation, high humidity resistance, good dimensional stability, good machining.Good acid resistance, low voltage, low frequency electrical performance, high impact strength, good mechanical properties.High mechanical and electrical strength, good appearance, good machining qualities, moisture resistance.High mechanical strength, high arc and heat resistance, self extinguishing, excellent electrical properties under dry and humid conditions.High flexural, impact and bond strength at room temperatures, good electrical properties under dry and humid conditions.High mechanical strength at temperatures up to 150°C, self extinguishing, retains 50% of its flexural strength at elevated temperatures.
Inside Diameter Availability
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2″
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 3/4
3″
3 1/4
3 1/2
3 3/4
4″
3/16
7/32
1/4
9/32
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2″
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 3/4
3″
3 1/4
3 1/2
3 3/4
4″
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2″
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2″
2 1/4
2 1/2
2 3/4
3″
3 1/4
3 1/2
3 3/4
4″
5/16
3/8
7/16
1/2
9/16
5/8
3/4
7/8
1″
1 1/8
1 1/4
1 3/8
1 1/2
1 5/8
1 3/4
2″
Length36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

36″-48″ RL

(Minimum length dependent on mandrel availability)

ColorNatural 

Black

(Other colors available upon request)

Natural 

Black

(Other colors available upon request)

Natural 

Black

(Other colors available upon request)

Natural Natural 

Black

(Other colors available upon request)

Natural 
SpecificationsGrade XX/XXX

phenolic rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Federal Specifications Mil-I-24768. Type PBG, as revised.

Grade C/CE phenolic rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type FBG.Grade L/LE phenolic rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type FBE.Grade G-5/G-9 glass melamine rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type GMG/GME.

 

Grade G-10/FR4 glass epoxy rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type GEE.Grade G-11/FR5 glass epoxy rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type GEB.
Colors Available
  • Black
  • Natural
  • And 20+ others upon request.

CURRENT, INC. is committed to producing high quality products to meet the needs of our customers — whatever they may be. We are always available to answer questions and offer estimates without obligation. Just send us your specifications and/or blueprints.

To get in touch with our dedicated representatives, call (203) 469-1337, Fax (203) 467-8435, or e-mail us.

FAQs

Laminated tubing can be used for aircraft window shade rollers, coil forms, spacers in electronic equipment or heavy machinery, standoffs for printed circuit boards, sleeve bearings, welding handles, shoulder bushings, separators, fuse tubes, insulating tubes, rectifier cases, condenser cases, housings for circuitry, antenna bases, copy machine rollers, acoustic isolators, probe handles, windmill slip rings, wind organ components, thrust washers, bearing ball cages, insulating washers and components, valve bodies, telescopes, bobbins, liners, and metal rod combinations. These products are NEMA grade quality and can be trimmed to any size.

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 weeks or less from the order being placed, depending on the material we have in stock.

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