Gasket Materials and Properties
PTFE (Teflon): Excellent dielectric properties, thermal insulation, chemically resistant plastic and unaffected by most corrosive liquids, vapors, and gases
ABS: Good dimensional stability, chemical resistance, electrical insulating properties and low water absorption
Mylar (Polyester Film): High tensile strength, flexibility, durability, dimensional stability, low shrinkage, low moisture absorption, good dielectric properties and high thermal resistance
PP (Polypropylene): Good electrical properties and good abrasion resistance
PETG: High impact strength and good clarity, high chemical resistance
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride): Chemical resistance, mechanical strength and self-extinguishing properties
VINYL: Rigid and flexible
ACETAL (Delrin): High tensile strength, impact resistance and enhanced dimensional stability, high heat resistance. Excellent resistance to gasoline and chemically resistant to hydrocarbons, solvents and neutral chemicals.
PC (Polycarbonate) (Lexan): Excellent thermal insulator, impact resistant, excellent clarity and electrical properties, dimensional and UV stability, high durability, design flexibility, light transmission
G11 & G10 (Glass Re-inforced Epoxy): Excellent flexural strength and tensile strength
GPO-3 (Glass Polyester Laminate): High arc and carbon track resistance as well as flame resistance, physical strength, and moderate heat resistance
NOMEX 410 (Aramid): High inherent dielectric strength, mechanical toughness, flexibility and resilience
Conduvtive Foam EMI Gaskets: Excellent mechanical wear properties, have very high shielding performance and high level of flame resistance
