Ryertex is a family of fiber reinforced plastic composites used as electrical insulation or to replace metal in wear applications where high speed, load, and temperatures are involved, or where there tends to be a loss of lubrication.  Ryertex is used in industrial applications including wear plates and fiber bearings in steel and aluminum mills, copper processing, paper and lumber mills, oil and gas, mining, military, aerospace, rail/locomotive, off-road and construction equipment.

The Ryertex line includes all NEMA  grades with common substrate/resin combinations including glass epoxy, glass phenolic, and multiple combinations of canvas phenolic.  Other substrates include paper, linen and aramid fiber while melamine and silicone can also be used for the resin systems.  One of the most common grades that we see includes the fiberglass composite FR4 due to its high strength and thermal properties. Ryertex C is known in many places by the generic name “Micarta” and may be the most common wear material used in industrial settings.

While Ryertex is a globally recognized brand name, there are a number of other names in the marketplace that are also thermoset laminate composites. These include: Micarta, Bakelite, “Phenolic”, Resiten, Garolite, Acculam, Lamitex, Gatke, Scan Pac, Spauldite, Phenolex, Textolite, Tufnol, Laminex, Schwartz, Current, and Synthane. WS Hampshire can cross reference your requirements to the corresponding Ryertex offering.

Thermoset laminates were first developed by Leo Baekeland in 1907 when he introduced Bakelite, a non-flammable thermoset utilizing phenolic resin with a paper substrate. This material has been used in everything from engine parts to jewelry to electronics. Products that were originally made from Bakelite include telephone mouth and ear pieces, buttons, and frying pan handles.

Ryertex was first introduced in the 1930’s as a metal replacement. Demand grew shortly thereafter as World War II put a strain on the nation’s metal supply and Ryertex was quickly seen as a viable option in a wide variety of industrial applications.

Today, Ryertex is a trade name of WS Hampshire who has built an outstanding reputation for producing high quality, custom fabricated parts for use in many industrial applications including bearings, bushings, and other wear parts.

 

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  • Sheet Only
    • Material
      GradeSubstrateResinModifierMil SpecNEMAFormApplications
      223CanvasPhenolicMIL-P-18324D,
      ADM2
      SheetMechanical grade, piston & packing rings,
      pump valve, doctor blades, stave and
      rudder bearings for marine industry.
      CCanvasPhenolicMILI-24768/
      16FBM
      CSheetMechanical grade, gears, pinions,
      spacers, structural, bearings, bushings,
      wear parts, electrical insulation.
      CECanvasPhenolicMIL-I-24768/14CESheetMechanical/Electrical grade, small gears,
      pinions, radio parts, marine switch board panels,
      electrical insulation.
      CGCanvasPhenolicGraphiteSheetMechanical grade, bearings, bushings,
      wear parts where self lubrication and
      low coefficient of friction is necessary.
      HDACanvasPhenolicAluminaSheetHeavy industrial applications for bearings,
      bushings and wear parts that encounter high energy loads as the material possesses improved impact
      resistance and
      does not fatigue from repeated shock loads.
      HDMCanvasPhenolicMolybdenum DisulfideSheetHeavy industrial applications for bearings,
      bushings and wear parts that encounter high energy loads as the material possesses improved impact
      resistance and does not fatigue from repeated shock loads.
      Moly has been added to provide self-lubricating properties.
      LLinenPhenolicMIL-I-24768/15LSheetMechanical grade, fine-tooth gears,
      radio parts, terminal boards where tight tolerance and
      improved surface finish are required.
      LELinenPhenolicMIL-I-24768/13FBELESheetElectrical/mechanical grade, marine relay bases,
      terminal bases & strips, radio parts, high humidity applications, electrical insulation.
      G3FiberglassPhenolicMIL-I-24768/18G3SheetMechanical grade, high temperature,
      low moisture absorption, gaskets,
      seals, structural, industrial wear parts.
      G5FiberglassMelamineMIL-I-24768/
      8GMG
      G5SheetElectrical/Mechanical grade, switchboard panels,
      arc barriers, circuit breaker parts, structural &
      electrical parts, electrical insulation.
      G7FiberglassSiliconeMIL-I-24768/18G7SheetElectrical grade, class H insulation,
      heating/appliance insulation,
      electrical insulation.
      G9FiberglassMelamineMIL-I-24768/
      1GME
      G9SheetElectrical/Mechanical Grade, marine switchboard panels,
      structural parts, electrical insulation.
      FR4FiberglassEpoxyMIL-I-24768/27
      Type GEE-F
      FR4SheetElectrical/mechanical grade, high humidity applications,
      power generation and transmission, electrical insulation,
      industrial wear parts.
      G11FiberglassEpoxyMIL-I-24768/3
      Type GEB
      G11SheetElectrical /Mechanical grade, rotor slot insulation,
      structural members at elevated temperatures,
      UL listed, electrical insulation.
      S/TAramidPhenolicMolybdenum DisulfideSheetMechanical grade, high temperature,
      self-lubricating bearings,
      bushings, wear parts.
      XPaperPhenolicMIL-I-24768/12PBMXSheetMechanical grade, terminal boards,
      structural parts, switch bases, washers,
      panels, electrical insulation.
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Physical
      Specific GravityRockwell HardnessMoisture AbsorptionFlexural StrengthFlexural ModulusTensile StrengthFlexural ModulusIzod Impact StrengthCharpy Impact StrengthCompressive StrengthCompressive ModulusASTM D229 Condition AShear Strength
      TestASTM D792ASTM D785 .250″ build upASTM D570 Condition AASTM D570 Condition D1-24/23IEC 60893-2/8.2 Condition AASTM D256 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D256 Condition E-48/50, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.1 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D790 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D638 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D790 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D256 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D256 Condition E-48/50, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.4.3 Condition A, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.4.2 Condition A LW/CWASTM D695 Condition A, FlatwiseASTMD695 Condition AASTM D229 Condition AASTM D229 Condition D-48/50ASTM D732 Condition A, Perpendicular
      UnitsM Scale%%mgpsipsikpsipsikpsift-lb/inft-lb/inkJ/m2psikpsilblbpsi
      2231.441051.218000120002.00/
      1.2
      38000170013000
      C1.371003.518,000/
      17,000
      1,600/
      1,500
      12,000/
      9,700
      1,600/
      1,500
      3.10/
      2.70
      340002500230014000
      CE1.37100217,500/
      15,000
      1,600/
      1,500
      11,000/
      9,000
      1,600/
      1,500
      1.70/
      1.5
      340001700170014000
      CG1.4902.219,000/
      15,000
      1,200/
      1,000
      10,000/
      7,000
      1,200/
      1,000
      1.7/
      1.4
      38000180013000
      HDA1.42950.0620,200/
      13,600
      1,358/
      1,034
      11,400/
      11,300
      1,358/
      1,034
      6.36/
      2.83
      365002300210013900
      HDM1.4800.0816,200/
      12,700
      937/
      818
      10,200/
      6,300
      937/
      818
      6.00/
      2.89
      340002100200012200
      L1.341002.324,500/
      18,500
      1,700/
      1,300
      14,000/
      10,000
      1,700/
      1,300
      1.70/
      1.35
      38000200013500
      LE1.341001.922,000/
      16,000
      1,600/
      1,200
      13,000/
      9,000
      1,600/
      1,200
      1.35/
      1.10
      36000190013500
      G31.8110255,000/
      50,000
      1,800/
      1,400
      42,000/
      34,000
      1,800/
      1,400
      12.0/
      11.0
      76000150018000
      G51.91150.570,500/
      63,200
      2,000/
      1,700
      50,000/
      35,000
      2,000/
      1,700
      16.50/12.5085000190018000
      G71.881000.1924,300/
      21,700
      17.00/
      11.50
      750
      G91.91150.570,500/
      63,200
      2,000/
      1,700
      50,000/
      35,000
      2,000/
      1,700
      16.50/
      12.50
      85000190018000
      FR41.850.18.365,000/
      52,000
      480/
      390
      2,900/
      2,600
      40,000/
      32,000
      2,900/
      2,600
      7.90/
      7.30
      58/5563/5066000230021500
      G111.81120.268,100/
      61,300
      400003,000/
      2,700
      43,000/
      37,000
      3,000/
      2,700
      12.0/
      9.0
      72500190022000
      S/T1.54951.9436,700/
      17,500
      29,200/
      15,500
      25,600/
      9,700
      22.90/
      7.30
      407002400
      X1.4900.5834,000/
      28,000
      1,900/
      1,400
      17,000/
      13,000
      1,900/
      1,400
      0.82/
      0.76
      35000100015000
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Thermal
      Temperature Index (°C)Tg by DMA (°C)Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (“/”°Cx10^-6)Flammability Rating (Class)Flammability Vertical (Class)
      TestUL Bulletin 746b Electrical/MechanicalCondition AIPC-TM 650-2.4.24 X-axis/Y-axisUL Bulletin 94 Condition AIEC60893-2/7.2 Condition A
      Units°C°C“/”°Cx10^-6ClassClass
      223125HB
      C115/12520.0/22.0HB
      CE115/12520/22HB
      CG12518/24HB
      HDA12519.5/27.6HB
      HDM12526.4/39.4HB
      L115/12518.0/19.0HB
      LE12518.0/19.1HB
      G3140/17015.0/18.0HB
      G514015.0/18.0V-0
      G7170/220V-0
      G914015.0/18.0V-0
      FR4130/14013010.0/13.0V-0
      G11170/18018013/15HB
      S/T16527.0/39.8
      X130/13013.0/17.0HB
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Electrical
      Breakdown Voltage (kVolts)Electric StrengthInsulation ResistanceArc ResistanceComparative Tracking IndexDissipation Factor @ 1 MHzRelative Permittivity @ 1 MHz
      TestASTM D149 Condition AASTM D149 Condition D-48/50ASTM D149 Condition D-336/50IEC 60893-2/6.1 Condition AASTM D149 Condition AASTM D149 Condition D-48/50IEC 60893-2/6.1 Condition AIEC 60893-2/6.3 Condition E-24/50:D-24/23ASTM D495 Condition AASTM D3638ASTM D150 Condition AASTM D150 Condition D-24/23Condition ACondition D-24/23Condition D-48/50
      UnitskVoltskVoltskVoltskVVolts/milVolts/milsecVolts/mil
      223
      C20540015015155
      CE40355030015
      CG
      HDA
      HDM
      L452575450151700.075.8
      LE505625500151700.0655.5
      G35540600580100150
      G570655405501856007.03
      G755323502000.0180.0454.554.67
      G970655405501856007.03
      FR4666565630670253.33×10^131306000.0324.8
      G1160557007201201500.024.8
      S/T
      X4060090
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
  • Tube Only
    • Material
      GradeSubstrateResinModifierMil SpecNEMAFormApplications
      CCanvasPhenolicMILI-24768/
      16FBM
      CTubeMechanical grade, gears, pinions, spacers,
      structural, bearings, bushings,
      wear parts, electrical insulation.
      CGCanvasPhenolicGraphiteTubeMechanical grade, bearings, bushings,
      wear parts where self lubrication and
      low coefficient of friction is necessary.
      HDACanvasPhenolicAluminaTubeHeavy industrial applications for bearings,
      bushings and wear parts that encounter high energy loads as the material possesses improved impact resistance and
      does not fatigue from repeated shock loads.
      HDMCanvasPhenolicMolybdenum DisulfideTubeHeavy industrial applications for bearings,
      bushings and wear parts that encounter high energy loads as the material possesses improved impact resistance and
      does not fatigue from repeated shock loads.
      Moly has been added to provide self lubricating properties.
      LELinenEpoxyMIL-I-24768/
      13FBE
      LETubeElectrical/mechanical grade, marine relay bases,
      terminlal bases & strips, radio parts,
      high humidity applications, electrical insulation
      G3FiberglassPhenolicMIL-I-24768/18G3TubeMechanical grade, high temperature, low moisture absorbtion,
      gaskets, seals, structural, industrial wear parts
      G5FiberglassMelamineMIL-I-24768/
      8GMG
      G5TubeElectrical/Mechanical grade, switch board panels,
      arc barriers, circuit breaker parts,
      structural & electrical parts, electrical insulation
      G7FiberglassSiliconeMIL-I-24768/18G7TubeElectrical grade, class H insulation,
      heating/appliance insulation, electrical insulation.
      G9FiberglassMelamineMIL-I-24768/
      1GME
      G9TubeElectrical/Mechanical Grade, marine switch board panels,
      structural parts, electrical insulation.
      G10FiberglassEpoxyMIL-I-24768-2G10TubeElectrical/Mechanical grade, terminal boards,
      high humidity applications, UL listed a 65M38 unclad,
      electrical insulation, foil lined material used in cryogenic insulation.
      S/TAramidPhenolicMolybdenum DisulfideTubeMechanical grade, high temperature,
      self lubricating bearings, bushings, wear parts.
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Physical
      Specific GravityRockwell HardnessMoisture AbsorptionFlexural StrengthFlexural ModulusTensile StrengthIzod Impact StrengthCharpy Impact StrengthCompressive StrengthCompressive ModulusBonding StrengthShear Strength
      TestASTM D792ASTM D785 .250″ build upASTM D570 Condition AASTM D570 Condition D1-24/23IEC 60893-2/8.2 Condition AASTM D790 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D790 Condition E-1/150: T-150, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.1 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D790 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D638 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D256 Condition A, LW/CWASTM D256 Condition E-48/50, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.4.3 Condition A, LW/CWIEC 60893-2.5.4.2 Condition A LW/CWASTM D695 Condition A, FlatwiseASTMD695 Condition AASTM D229 Condition AASTM D229 Condition D-48/50ASTM D732 Condition A, Perpendicular
      UnitsM Scale%%mgpsipsikpsipsift-lb/inft-lb/inkJ/m2psikpsilblbpsi
      C1.30902.007,70025,500350
      CG1.28902.107,90024,000415
      HDA1.33741.104,10022,000360
      HDM1.34801.305,50018,500350
      LE1.331101.1510,00030,000380
      G31.801050.238,50038,000850
      G51.881200.827,00026,5001,000
      G71.93950.123,50012,000290
      G91.951151.026,50033,5001,000
      G101.801100.1439,50042,5001,100
      S/T1.35701.1011,000/8,700750/5007,40020,000/30,000600/440
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Thermal
      Temperature Index (°C)Tg by DMA (°C)Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (“/”°Cx10^-6)Flammability Rating (Class)Flammability Vertical (Class)
      TestUL Bulletin 746b Electrical/MechanicalCondition AIPC-TM 650-2.4.24 X-axis/Y-axisUL Bulletin 94 Condition AIEC60893-2/7.2 Condition A
      Units°C°C“/”°Cx10^-6ClassClass
      C140/140HB
      CG140HB
      HDA140HB
      HDM140HB
      LE135HB
      G3180/160HB
      G5150V-0
      G7170/220V-0
      G9150V-0
      G10200≥170HB
      S/T165
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.
    • Electrical
      Breakdown Voltage (kVolts)Electric StrengthInsulation ResistanceArc ResistanceComparative Tracking IndexDissipation Factor @ 1 MHzRelative Permittivity @ 1 MHz
      TestASTM D149 Condition AASTM D149 Condition D-48/50ASTM D149 Condition D-336/50IEC 60893-2/6.1 Condition AASTM D149 Condition AASTM D149 Condition D-48/50IEC 60893-2/6.1 Condition AIEC 60893-2/6.3 Condition E-24/50:D-24/23ASTM D495 Condition AASTM D3638ASTM D150 Condition AASTM D150 Condition D-24/23Condition ACondition D-24/23Condition D-48/50
      UnitskVoltskVoltskVoltskVVolts/milVolts/milsecVolts/mil
      C135
      CG
      HDA
      HDM
      LE285220
      G3400350
      G5315315
      G7185120
      G9553050350340
      G1060654003800.0240.0344.394.46
      S/T
      This data, while believed to be accurate and based on reliable analytical methods, is for informational purposes only. Data supplied is “typical values” and not to be considered “specification values.” In order to assure that the material’s performance is adequate for a specific application, it is recommended that customers independantly verify characteristics of interest.

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