Industrial Laminates

Built For Unlimited Applications

Manufactured by molding and pressing layers of resin and substrate under extreme heat and pressure, Redco™ Industrial Laminates deliver a unique combination of reliable performance and diverse material offerings.

With hundreds of combinations of resins, substrates, sizes, and grades available, Redco™ Industrial Laminates offer a wide range of physical properties for unlimited application considerations. Whether you require high mechanical strength, insulating properties, chemical resistance, or low moisture absorption, Redco™ Industrial Laminates can be manufactured to meet your needs.

Redco™ Industrial Laminates Key Features

Diverse Materials

Unlock endless application possibilities

Insulating Properties

Reliable in low temperature applications

Good Machinability

Facilitates efficient part manufacturing

Corrosion Resistant

Built to withstand tough conditions

Redco™ Industrial Laminates

Phenolic

Redco™ Phenolic Laminates offer excellent compressive strength and impact strength even in high temperature applications. Typical applications include gears, pulleys, rollers, wiring devices, insulators, wear guides, switch gears, & circuit breakers.

Key Features

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One of the hardest plastics available

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Highly resistant to compressive loads

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High degree of resistance to deforming under load

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Can withstand up to 149°C / 300°F continuously

Available Types

Paper-based: X, XX, XXX, XP, XXP, XXXP, XPC, XXPC, XXXPC

Cotton-based: C, CE, CYB, L, LE, LYB, LM

Epoxy

Redco™ Epoxy Laminates are strong, versatile materials that offer virtually no water absorption, good insulating and electrical properties, and resistances to temperature and chemicals. Typical applications include aviation/aerospace, electrical insulators, circuit board tracking, and construction.

Key Features

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Virtually no water absorption

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Excellent dimensional stability

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Good insulating and electrical properties

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Good temperature and chemical resistance

Available Types

G-10, G-11, FR-4, FR-5

Melamine

Often made with cloth substrates, Redco™ Melamine Laminates offers high strength, good electrical properties under humid conditions, and good resistances to solvents, chemicals, and weather. Typical applications include welding rod holders, heavy duty switch gears, high temperatures switches, & electrical insulators.

Key Features

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Strong mechanical properties for tough applications

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Can withstand temperatures up to 140°C / 285°F

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Good solvent, chemical, and weather resistance

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Easily produced in an unlimited range of colors

Silicon

Ideal for applications where strong physical attributes are not critical but extreme temperature resistance is still needed, Redco™ Silicon Laminates provides reliable performance across a wide temperature range. Typical applications include sealants, gaskets, and medical applications.

Key Features

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Retains properties over a wide temperature range

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Remains flexible down to -16°C / 60°F

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Maximum operating temperature of 240°C / 465°F

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Biocompatible to keep humans and animals safe

Available Types

G-7

Polyester

Redco™ Polyester Laminates are our low-cost option that offers good arc and track resistance.

Key Features

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Affordable, low-cost option

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Good arc and track resistance

Available Types

GPO-1, GPO-2, GPO-3, CIP Composites

Substrates & Additives

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Paper Substrate

Crucial for applications where electrical insulation characteristics are a top priority.

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Cloth Substrate

Superior mechanical strength to paper. Available in linen for improved machinability and canvas for added mechanical strength.

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Glass Substrate

Glass substrate offers the best mechanical strength, superior electrical properties, and low moisture absorption.

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Additives for Bearing Materials

Graphite, MOS2, or PTFE additives can improve performance where maintenance of wet lubrication films is difficult.