Atlas Fibre is a trusted source for UL-recognized thermoset composite materials that are direct equivalents to Micarta and Norplex grades. Our materials ensure seamless integration into your production process without requiring re-certification. This not only saves you time but also reduces costs and accelerates your time to market. Explore just some of the materials we supply that can be used interchangeably with other common grades. Don’t see the material you need? Connect with our technical support team for more information.
The following are just a sampling of material equivalents. Don’t see what you need? Check with our technical support staff to find exactly what you’re looking for.
| 11 – Type PBG | 10 – Type PBE16 – Type FBM | 16 – Type FBM | 14 – Type FBG | 15 – Type FBI | 13 – Type FBE | 18 – Type GBG | 27 – Type FEE-F | N/A | 17 – Type GSG | 1 Type GME | 2 – Type GEE | 3 – Type GEB | |
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| Atlas Fibre | XX | XXX | C | CE | L | LE | G3 | FR4 | G5 | G7 | G7 | G10 | G11 |
| Norplex | NP629 | NP630 | NP342, NP342B, NP310EB, NP310HT, NP310 | NP342, NP310 | – | NP342LS, NP320E1.34 | NP504, NPO4F | NP510A, NP512 | NP509 | MC507U | NP509 | -1.78 | NP511AF, NP511, NP572, MC511A, MC511AF, NP511EM |
| Micarta | 219, 429 | 254 | H-26000, H25045, H-24899 | 51F33, H-27108 | 238 | NP511AF, NP511, NP572, MC511A, MC511AF, NP511EM | H-19989, H-17635 | H-26955, H-26966, H28, H38 | 259.2 | H-12426 | H-12426 | H-8457 | H-23842, H-26671, H-2497 |
| Paper Phenolic XX | Paper Phenolic XXX | Canvas Phenolic C | Canvas Phenolic CE | Linen Phenolic L | Linen Phenolic LE | Glass Phenolic G3 | Glass Melamine G-9 | Glass Epoxy G-10 | Glass Epoxy FR4 | Glass Epoxy G-11 | Glass Silicone G-7 | |
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| Military/Fed Spec | Mil-1-24768/11 Type PBG | Mil-1-24768/10 Type PBE | Mil-1-24768/16 Type FBM | Mil-1-24768/14 Type FBG | Mil-1-24768/15 Type FBI | Mil-1-24768/13 Type FBE | Mil-1-24768/18 Type GBG | Mil-1-24768/1 Type GME | Mil-1-24768/2 Type GEE | Mil-1-24768/27 Type GEE-F | Mil-1-24768/3 Type GEB | Mil-1-24768/17 Type GSG |
| Specific Gravity | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.35 | 1.37 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.85 | 1.85 | 1.8 | 1.85 | 1.82 | 1.78 |
| Tensile Strength (psi) | 17,000 | 13,000 | 11,200 | 10,000 | 14,000 | 13,000 | 42,000 | 39,000 | 40,000 | 38,000 | 37,000 | 18,000 |
| Comp. Strength | 35,000 | 35,000 | 37,000 | 36,000 | 35,000 | 36,000 | 76,000 | 70,000 | 65,000 | 66,000 | 63,000 | 45,000 |
| Flexural Strength (psi) | 34,000 | 22,000 | 22,000 | 17,000 | 23,000 | 18,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 75,000 | 60,000 | 75,000 | 25,000 |
| Hardness, M Scale | 120 | 101 | 103 | 100 | 105 | 100 | 110 | 115 | 110 | 115 | 112 | 105 |
| Bond Strength (psi) | 1,500 | 1,200 | 2,000 | 1,900 | 1,700 | 1,900 | 1,500 | 1,900 | 2,200 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 900 |
| Shear Strength (psi) | 11,500 | 12,800 | 14,000 | 14,000 | 13,500 | 13,500 | 18,000 | 18,000 | 19,000 | 21,500 | 22,000 | 17,000 |
| Dissipation Factor, 10 cycles, Cond A | 0.040 | 0.035 | – | 0.048 | – | 0.065 | 0.023 | 0.015 | 0.020 | 0.022 | 0.020 | 0.003 |
| Dielectric Constant 10 cycles, Cond A | 5.30 | 5.10 | – | 5.50 | – | 5.70 | 7.30 | 7.00 | 5.00 | 4.80 | 5.00 | 4.20 |
| Electric Strength V/MIL Cond A | 750 | 700 | – | 550 | – | 625 | 600 | 450 | 800 | 800 | 900 | 400 |
| Flammability Rating | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94HB | 94V-O | 94HB | 94V-O | 94HB | 94V-O |
| Max. Oper. Temp C/F | 140/284 | 140/284 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 125/257 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 140/284 | 180/356 | 220/428 |
| Coeff. Thermal Exp. IN/IN/C x 10-5 | 1.20 | 1.50 | 1.10 | 2.00 | 1.04 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.00 |
| Water Absorption %-24 hrs | 2.00 | 0.57 | 1.60 | 2.00 | 1.04 | 1.90 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Izod Impact Strength (ft/lb/in) @ 49 C | 0.80 | 0.55 | 1.95 | 1.70 | 1.70 | 1.35 | 12.00 | 12.50 | 14.00 | 14.00 | 12.00 | 6.50 |
Questions about Atlas Fibre equivalents to materials provided by others? Connect with Atlas Fibre’s composite laminate material experts to discuss your project.
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