LE laminate datasheet

Linen phenolic. Phenolic resin on fine-weave cotton, qualified to MIL-I-24768/13.

At a glance

NEMA grade
LE
Family
Linen phenolic
Resin
Phenolic
Reinforcement
Fine-weave cotton
MIL-I-24768
MIL-I-24768/13
IPC-4101
Not applicable

Characteristics. High mechanical and electrical strength, good appearance, good machining qualities, moisture resistance.

Material page: Linen phenolic.

Sheet properties

Per NEMA, based on .500" sheet. Breakdown voltage kV; impact ft-lb/in; flexural strength ×1000 psi; bonding strength lb; water absorption %.

PropertyLE
Min. Breakdown Voltage40.0
Max. Permitivity @ 1MHz5.8
Max. Dissipation Factor @1 MHz0.055
Min. Arc Resistancena
Min. Izod Impact Strength (lengthwise)1.25
Min. Izod Impact Strength (crosswise)1.0
Min. Flexual Strength (lengthwise)15.0
Min. Flexual Strength (crosswise)13.5
Min. Bonding Strength1600
Max. Water Absorbtion0.70%

Standard rod diameters

Sizes other than standard can be furnished on request. Closer tolerances quoted on request.

GradeDiameters (inches)ToleranceLengthColorSpecifications
LE1/16 3/32 1/8 5/32 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″1/16″ to 1 1/4″ diameter inclusive +/- .001. 1 3/8″ diameter and over +/- .003. Closer tolerance quoted on request.1/2″ diameter and under – 4 foot nominal. Over 1/2″ diameter – 4 foot nominal. Special lengths quoted on request.Natural. Black is often available at no additional charge.Grade LE phenolic rod meets or exceeds all requirements of Military Specification Mil-I-24768, Type FBE.

Available forms

PDF technical data sheet and SDS

Other grades in this family

Values are NEMA LI 1 minimums and maximums based on 0.500-inch sheet unless stated. They describe the grade, not a lot; certified values ship with the order on request.

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