Electrical Insulating Glastic (GPO-3)
Fabricated to Customer specifications
GPO-3 Assemblies
At Switcher Electric, we can cut to length and fabricate glastic sheets and channels to project specific needs. For more information and pricing contact us.
Key Features of (GPO-3):
- 1,000 Minutes Track Resistance
- Electrically Insulating
- Highly Flame Resistant
- Low Smoke & Smoke Toxicity
- UL® Recognized
- NEMA Grade GPO-3
Glastic® Grade 1494 is a fiberglass reinforced thermoset polyester material. It is available in sheet form as well as a wide selection of channel, angle, and tube sizes. These materials are the industry standard for flame and arc/track resistant electrical insulation. In addition, thcell namexcellent combination of high strength, flame resistance, and low smoke generation has given it application in many other areas such as transit and marine where safe, yet economical materials are required.
Specifications:
| Flexural Strength ( psi ) | 22100 |
|---|---|
| Specific Gravity | 1.81 |
| Water Absorption | 0.4 % by Wt. |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ( in/in/ºC ) | 2 x 10-5 |
| Tensile Strength ( psi ) | 8000 |
| Compressive Strength ( psi ) | 33100 |
| Shear Strength ( psi ) | 11600 |
| Arc Resistance ( sec ) | 180 |
| Thermal Conductivity ( BTU-in/hr-ft²-ºF ) | 1.9 |
| Standard Color | Red |
| Tensile Modulus ( psi ) | 1.7 x 106 |
| Flexural Strength at 130ºC ( psi ) | 13100 |