Combining performance benefits with low cost, Durez phenolic composites demonstrate versatility for diverse applications. Designed for easy moldability with a variety of processes, they offer more heat resistance, greater dimensional stability and less creep than other engineering plastics. They're fast curing, low gravity materials that maintain a good balance of mechanical properties and wide processing latitude.

Automotive
Automotive Applications Overview

Reliable performance in tough conditions and high temperatures. Those characteristics have helped make phenolics a desirable material for automotive applications, where they offer performance benefits, ease of processing, and cost advantages. Thermal and dimensional stability are key design properties for the automotive industry.

Lightweight phenolics are resistant to automotive fluids and chemicals. Automotive applications include disc brake pistons, pulleys, water pump housings, solenoids, ashtrays, motor housings and transmission components.

Commutators
Materials for Commutators

Durez glass-filled high performance phenolic composites offer superior strength, physical properties and versatility for a range of demanding applications. They retain strength at high temperatures and feature excellent dimensional stability. They also demonstrate low shrinkage, superior creep resistance, and a coefficient of thermal expansion compatible with metal designs.

Electrical

Some of the most demanding electrical applications choose phenolic material, from switches to circuit breakers to high voltage insulators. A balance of excellent electrical properties supports this choice, including high dielectric strength, superior insulation resistance and high temperature resistance. Typical applications include: commutators, solenoid caps, alternator slip rings, and motor and gear housings.

Appliance

Thanks to their superior tolerance for heat and moisture, combined with good thermal and electrical insulating properties, phenolic composites are preferred materials for use in small appliances. Appliance applications include knobs, handles and heated components for toaster, broilers, steam irons, as well as thermostats, motor housings, and timer cases.