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.
• Formex^TM GS grade available for static sensitive applications.
• May be used as a substrate with metal lamination for EMI/RFI shielding.

Barrier

• Formex^TM 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

• Formex^TM 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.