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GPO-3
GPO-3 Product Guide
Applications | Mechanical Data
Overview
GPO-3 is a reinforced thermoset polyester resin blended with fiber glass. GPO-3 is the industry standard for plastic used in electrical applications due to its highly flame retardant qualities, arc, and track resistance. GPO-3 is UL® recognized material offering ease of fabrication, low conductivity, dimesional stability, good UV resistance, and good property retention at elevated temperatures. It is typically used in high-voltage appliance insulators, tool handles, power distribution parts, conduit snakes, hand rails, and operating rods.
Common Brand/Trade Names
Glastic®, Haysite®, Glass Polyester
Other Resources
Products
Applications
- Phase & End Barriers
- Antenna Bases
- Standoff & Strain Insulators
- Bus Bar Supports
- Mounting Panels in Switch Gears
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Density | Tensile Strength | Elongation at Break % | Flexural Strength | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 0.065 lb/in3 | 9 ksi | 4.5 | 18 ksi |
| Metric | 1.8 g/cc | 62 MPa | 124 MPa | |
| Mechanical Information | ||||
| Flexural Modulus | Compressive Strength | Izod Impact (notched) | Hardness, Barcol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 1,500 ksi | 30 ksi | 8 ft-lb/in | 62 |
| Metric | 10,342 MPa | 207 MPa | ||
| Mechanical Information | |||
| Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion | Heat Deflection Temp. at 26.4 KSI | Water Absorption %, 24hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.000042 x 10^-5/K | 200 °F / 93.3 °C | 0.2 | |