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GPO-2 is a flame retardant, rigid fiberglass reinforced plastic material used for general purpose electrical and/or mechanical applications where low cost is desired.

 

A fiberglass mat reinforced thermoset polyester molded material.

1/32 to 2 in. thicknesses in sheets 36 x 72, 48 x 96, or 48 x 60, cut and fabricated per drawing .

Red

 

Density

112 lbs/ft3 - .065 lbs/in3

Maximum operating temperature

 

  electrical

320° F (160° C)

  mechanical

266° F (130° C)

Water absorption

0.2 - 0.6%

Compressive strength ASTM D-695

30,000 - 39,000 psi

Tensile strength ASTM D-638

8900 - 10,000 psi

Flexural strength ASTM D-790

24,600 - 25,000 psi

Impact strength ASTM D-256

8.0 - 10.7 Izod ft-lbs/in notch

Thermal conductivity ASTM D-177

1.8 BTU/hr/ft2/in°F

Coefficient of therm expansion ASTM D-696

2.0 x 10-5in/in/°C

Arc resistance

130 - 180 sec

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