ITW Formex® flame retardant materials provide superior electrical insulation. The material is available in rolls and sheets and can be easily fabricated into a wide range of shapes. No other flame retardant, electrical insulating material can match the flexibility and performance of Formex
TM for cost-effective fabricated parts. Formex
TM has successfully replaced a variety of electrical papers, thermoplastic materials, and injected molded parts.
Features & Benefits
- UL 94 V-0 Flame Class; RoHS Compliant
- Score and Fold to Fabricate Economical 3-Dimensional Parts
- Fold Repeatedly Without Cracking or Splitting
- High Dielectric Breakdown Strength
- Non-hygroscopic; Superior Chemical Resistance
- Lower Overall Part Cost with Thinner Materials
- Lightweight feature (specific gravity) 1.035
- Volume justified special thicknesses and configurations available by request
Insulation
- Outstanding dielectric strength properties.
- Patented materials are easily fabricated to provide low-cost solutions.
- FormexTM GS grade available for static sensitive applications.
- May be used as a substrate with metal lamination for EMI/RFI shielding.
Barrier
- FormexTM materials offer superior protection due to high dielectric strength, physical strength and flexibility.
- Supplied in rolls or sheets that can be printed and will accept adhesives.
- Formex’s unique material properties meet global standards for flame retardancy and provide superior chemical resistance.
Functional Parts
- FormexTM materials provide new and unique options for the design and construction of low-cost internal mechanical components.
- Fabricated internal parts, such as air flow baffles and wire harness organizers, are commonly used as cost-effective replacements for plastic injection molded or sheet metal components.
Products
Formex™ GK
- Comes in thicknesses of .005” .010” .017”
- .030” .040” .062 and .094”
- Superior dielectric strength
- RTI temperature of 115°C
Formex™ GL
- Comes in thicknesses of .010” .017” and .026”
- Flame retardant
- RTI temperature of 125°C
Formex™ GS
- Comes in thicknesses of .010” .017” .030”
- ESD Protection
- Flame Retardant
- RTI temperature of 115°C
Formex™ N3
- Halogen Free
- Flame Retardant
- Multi-Layer Polycarbonate Sheet
- RTI temp of 130°C
Markets
- ITW Formex® is a cost-effective UL 94 V-0 flame retardant electrical insulator in:
- Automotive
- Computers, data centers and computer peripherals
- Conventional and uninterruptible power supplies
- Consumer products
- TVs and appliances
- Electrical and power distribution systems
- EV/Batteries
- Lighting X Medical equipment
- Telecommunications equipment
Processing Methods
- Die Cutting: Including steel rule, engraved, rotary and male/female dies.
- Laser or Water Jet Cutting: Advancements in technology provide rapid prototyping as well as high-speed
- production.
- Heat Forming: Low-cost tooling and a simple process combine to produce parts with permanently formed angles.
- Thermoforming: Produces complex, rigid, three-dimensional shapes.
- Machining: Materials are easily fabricated with conventional machining techniques.