Vulcanized Fibre is a laminated plastic composed of natural cellulose. Vulcanzied Flat Fibre Washers made from this material is an excellent alternative in many applications. One of the first plastics ever developed. Vulcanized Fibre is a tough, resilient material that is lighter than aluminum, tougher than leather, stiffer than most thermoplastics. Standard Colors available are Red, Black, White and Grey. Other colors are available upon request.
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Typical Properties of Vulcanized Fibre
General Properties (HB-77) | Thickness | Commercial Grade | Electrical Grade |
Density (min.) | 1/16" | 1.15 g/cm3 | 1.10 g/cm3 |
Tensile Strength | 1/16" | 13.5 kpsi | 0.015" @15 kpsi |
Flexural Strength | 1/16" | 20 kpsi | - |
Compressive Strength | 1/16" | 35 kpsi | - |
Izod Impact Strength | 1/16" | 2.3 ft-lbs./in | - |
Mullen Burst Strength | 0.015" | 300 psi | 270 psi |
Dielectric Strength | 1/16" | 175 volts/mil | 300 volts/mil |
Arc Resistance | 1/16" | 100 seconds | - |
Water Absorption | 1/16" | 52%/2hrs. | - |
UL Flammability | above 0.030" | 94HB | 94HB |
Data Supplied by Toyo Fibre
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/Asset/vulcanized-washers-img.pngTeflon™ PTFE is an excellent material for your Round Flat Washers applications. These washers are invulnerable to most substances, including those containing water or oil. Teflon™ PTFE's remarkable chemical resistance is what makes this material the ideal choice to meet your application's specifications. Glass Filled Teflon™ PTFE washers are also available.
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Some of the world’s largest users of Nylon, Nylon 6, Nylon 6/6, Nylon MDS (self lubricating) or Nylatron® Flat Washers, trust New Process Fibre as a source of constant component supply. The reason for customers to purchase Nylon Flat Washers from New Process Fibre? In a word, it’s capability.
New Process can handle more aspects of the Nylon Washer manufacturing process without outsourcing, for a more reliable supply chain and exceptionally consistent quality day in and day out.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available. Minimum quantities may apply. Common colors available are Black, White, Red, Blue, Yellow, Green and Natural Nylon Washers.
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Nylon MDS Flat Washers use a nylon material filled with Molybdenum Disulfide, (MDS) and is highly resistant to wear, possesses high mechanical strength, yields very good electrical properties and is an excellent choice for load applications were moving parts is apparent. Nylon MDS is also self-lubricating. Used optimally for component and fastener applications such as Nylon MDS Flat Washers, and Nylon MDS Gaskets. We are trusted source for nylon washers.
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Some of the performance characteristics of Nylon MDS Flat Washers are listed below.
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Chipboard is a naturally reclaimed or recycled paperboard, wood and resin composition. Chipboard Flat Washers are a great cost effective use in your fasterner and/or spacer applications.
Chipboard Flat Washers are available in thicknesses from 0.030" to 0.125".
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Delrin® Homopolymer resins are made by DuPont™. These resins provide unique performance characteristics over many ordinary plastics yielding excellent strength, stiffness and impact resistance. Delrin® Flat Washers or Delrin® Spacers has equally good dimensional stability, toughness, chemical resistance, low wear and low friction resistance as well.
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Kapton is a polyimide film, manufactured by DuPont Electronics is an excellent choice for Kapton Flat Washers in applications requiring a tough, chemically resistant material. Used as Kapton Washers, they also exhibit superior electrical properties. It is a very stable material over wide temperature range from minus 273 to plus 400 degrees centigrade, (-459 to 752 degrees F).
Washers made with this material can be used in aircraft, x-ray and 3D printing applications to name just a few.
* Information courtesy of DuPont Electronics. Kapton is a registered trademark of E.I.DuPont
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Mylar® is a Polyester Film and is registered trademark owned by Dupont Tejjin Films. Our Mylar Flat Washers are stamped from this material is thicknesses ranging from 0.002" to 0.014". Mylar Flat Washers exhibit Low Shrinkage, Low Moisture Absorption characteristics, good Dielectric Properties and High Thermal Resistance.
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Nomex® Washers are made from DuPont’s revolutionary heat and flame resistant fibre. Washers made from Nomex® yield the right balance of properties for use in many applications such as transformers, motors, generators and other electrical equipment. Nomex Flat Washers at New Process Fibre are typically made from Type 410 paper is the original and one of the larger grade types made and commonly used in our fabrication process. Other Nomex grades are available for Washer applications.
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/Asset/nomex.JPGNylatron® is a proprietary nylon material filled with Molybdenum Disulfide, (MDS) and is highly resistant to wear, possesses high mechanical strength, yields very good electrical properties and is an excellent choice for load applications were moving parts is apparent. Nylatron is also self-lubricating. Used optimally for component and fastener applications such as Nylatron Flat Washers, and Nylatron Gaskets.
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Some of the performance characteristics of Nylatron are listed below.Nylatron® is a registered trade mark of Quadrant
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PEEK, (Polyether ether ketone) Flat Washers or Spacers are stamped from a semi-crystalline thermoplastic structure with excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties. PEEK has a high resistance to thermal degradation with a melt temperature of 662 °F, (343°C). PEEK exhibits excellent wear and chemical resistance properties. PEEK Flat Washers are used in applications for bearing parts and pump applications to mention a few.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available on certain materials. Standard colors available are Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange and White. Minimum quantities may apply for special colors.
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Performance Characteristics
Our In-House raw material production of extruded plastics and other non-metals offers unlimited material supplies with completely consistent, assured quality for PEEK Washers or Spacers.
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New Process Fibre possesses In-House capabilities to sheet extrude High Density molecular weight formulations of High Density and Low Density Polyethylene sheets and rolls in a variety of colors, thicknesses and widths. From these thermoplastic extrusions we can stamp High Density Polyethylene Flat Washers and Low Density Polyethylene Flat Washers from thicknesses ranging from 0.010" to 0.250" thick and in quantities to meet your demanding production requirements.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available on certain materials. Standard colors available are Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Black, Orange and White. Minimum quantities may apply for special colors.
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Polypropylene Washers can be made from homopolyer and copolyer resins and are an excellent choice when applications call for good mechincal strength and wear resistance. Polypropylene Washers also exhibit other benefits such as corrosion and chemcial resistance. Because of its high strength, modulus, and resistance to impact and fatigue, Polypropylene Washers are frequently used as a weight-saving metal replacement.
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PVC Flat Washers are offered by New Process Fibre in high volume and low volume quantities. PVC is an acronym for polyvinylchloride the mostly widely used thermoplastic behind Polyethylene and Polypropylene. PVC Flat Washers are an excellent choice in applications such as flexible hoses and fasteners.PVC Washers are a cost effective alternative to metal washers.
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/Asset/pvc.JPGHigh Impact Polysytrene (HIPS) Flat Washers are an excellent choice for fastener applications if you require a tough, stiff and impact resistant material. HIPS is a versatile and inexpensive material exhibiting high tensile strength and flexural modulus.
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UHMW Flat Washers are made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene. A major source of this material is supplied to New Process Fibre from Quadrant EPP. It is an excellent material for your UHMW Flat Washer applications. Neither water and/or water-containing substances nor oil and oil-containing substances are wet by UHMW and yields excellent chemical resistance when UHMW Flat Washers are used in your applications.
A large array of colors and/or color matching is available. Minimum quantities may apply.
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