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  • It is dimensionally stable, strong and rigid
  • It is more resistant against high temperatures than thermoplastic
  • It has excellent aesthetic finishes and surface hardness
  • It has high mechanical properties
  • It is cost effective
  • It has great design flexibility; wall thickness variation is not an issue
  • It offers weight savings over metal
  • It has excellent insulating properties
  • It has to be mechanically recycled
  • It is more difficult to surface finish
  • It cannot be remolded or reshaped
  • It has poor thermal conductivity
  • Material compounds have a shelf life
  • The primary difference is that thermoplastics can be remelted back into a liquid and reprocessed, whereas thermoset plastics always remain in a permanent solid state. Think of thermoplastics as butter and thermoset plastics as bread.
  • The thermoset plastics contain polymers that cross-link together during the curing process to form an irreversible chemical bond. Cross-linking eliminates the rise of the product remelting when heat is applied, making thermosets ideal for high-heat applications such as electronics and appliances.
  • Available molded-in tolerances
  • Choice of color and surface finishes
  • High strength-to-weight ratio and performance
  • Outstanding dielectric strength
  • Low thermal conductivity and microwave transparency
  • Resistance to corrosion effects and water
  • Reduced production costs over fabrication using metals
  • Automotive
  • Electrical Insulation
  • Home and Commercial Kitchen
  • Lawn and Garden
  • Lighting
  • Oil and Gas
  • Phenolic is Heat Resistant and unlike many thermoplastic resins, parts molded from phenolic do not melt or drip when exposed to a potential ignition source.
  • Phenolic will maintain its structural integrity under mechanical load during a prolonged exposure to elevate temperatures.
  • Phenolic parts can be post baked to improve dimensional stability, creep resistance and modulus (stiffness) at elevated temperatures.
  • Electrical applications, such as switch housings, circuit breaker cases, fuse holders, lighting baffles, capacitor caps, connectors, and commutators
  • Cookware handles and knobs
  • Small appliance parts
  • Major appliance parts
  • Components for small electrical appliances
  • Brake Insulators
  • Industrial light housings
  • Automotive valve covers, headlight liners, and ignition parts
  • Electric motor mounts, brush cards, brush holders, starter housings, and circuit breaker housings
  • Recessed lighting baffles
  • When the application requires high heat resistance, mechanical strength, and electrical insulating properties
  • When the application requires a weight reduction; conversion from metal
  • Yes

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