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Vulcanized fibre is almost 100 % cellulose, and completely free of artificial additives like resin, binders, or glues. The material can be used to provide electrical insulation, strengthen wood laminations, surface drum cases and skid panels, manufacture automobile components, and much more. Base commercial grade fibre is available in grey, black, red, and white; NPF also provides other grades and colors upon request.
Light and highly machinable, vulcanized fibre offers a long list of material benefits, including:
Because it can be easily manipulated through forming, molding, slitting, machining, or punching, vulcanized fibre can be used in an incredibly diverse number of ways, including - but certainly not limited to - the examples outlined below:
Vulcanized fibre is available in five standard grades. The newest and most innovative, wood laminating, was developed specifically for low-glue pressed wood projects such as support beams, skis, and custom veneers.
New Process Fibre was founded in 1927 with the goal of improving the manufacturing process. Our search for constant improvement has carried on to this day, with a full system of over 10,000 in-house washer die-sets and a wide variety of material and design choices to quickly and efficiently create the exact components your project needs.
We are material specialists and are happy to recommend the ideal fit for the specific performance you need. Whether you choose vulcanized fibre or another material from our inventory, our team presses washers in both standard and metric units with a capability to design custom outside diameter, inside diameters, and thickness. We will achieve your specific tolerances and meet your requirements.
We build our own die-sets and stamp washers with reliable tolerances and quick turnaround, no matter the order size. To request a quote now, click here. or reach out to speak directly with one of our experts! Our team is always happy to help - call today at 800-497-4520. We look forward to speaking with you. /Asset/Vulcanized-Fibre-2.jpg
Experienced in working with sheets, strips, rolls, and coils in a variety of thicknesses and colors, the New Process Fibre team is well-equipped to handle any of your thermoplastic material needs and upcoming projects.
We stamp custom components for our own thermoplastics, as well as a large array of industry standard thermoplastic materials as seen in the list below.
Each laminate exhibits unique electrical, mechanical, and chemical performance characteristics and have specific uses based on these criteria.
These laminates fabricated into components by New Process Fibre have a variety of uses in the aerospace, automotive, electronic, industrial and petroleum industries.
Don't see your required material in the list below? Contact our team directly and we can work with you to acquire the material you need or find a suitable alternative for your project.
Vulcanized Fibre
What is Vulcanized Fibre?
One of the first plastics ever developed, vulcanized fibre is a tough, resilient compound that makes an excellent material choice for washers and gaskets in many applications. Comprised of wood pulp, paper, and rag material, vulcanized fibre outperforms many standard materials with its light, stiff, and tough qualities.Vulcanized fibre is almost 100 % cellulose, and completely free of artificial additives like resin, binders, or glues. The material can be used to provide electrical insulation, strengthen wood laminations, surface drum cases and skid panels, manufacture automobile components, and much more. Base commercial grade fibre is available in grey, black, red, and white; NPF also provides other grades and colors upon request.
Typical Properties of Vulcanized Rubber
| 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 |
Benefits and Performance
Light and highly machinable, vulcanized fibre offers a long list of material benefits, including:
- Good impact and abrasion resistance
- High tensile and tear strength
- Excellent electrical performance
- Superior, smooth bending
- Easy machinability to punch, saw, shear, mill, and drill
- Great arc and track resistance
- U.L. 94HB flammability rating
- Insolubility in ordinary solvents and imperviousness to most oils and petroleum derivatives, as well as alcohol, ammonia, benzene, and more
Applications
Because it can be easily manipulated through forming, molding, slitting, machining, or punching, vulcanized fibre can be used in an incredibly diverse number of ways, including - but certainly not limited to - the examples outlined below:
- Washers, gaskets and custom tags
- Automotive components
- Electronics and electrical insulation
- Plumbing and marine components
- Furniture manufacturing
- Home and garden maintenance
- Aerospace and military equipment
- Farming tools
- Guitar bobbins
Standard Grades
Vulcanized fibre is available in five standard grades. The newest and most innovative, wood laminating, was developed specifically for low-glue pressed wood projects such as support beams, skis, and custom veneers.
- Commercial Grade; for gaskets, washers, handles, gears, and similar components
- Electrical Grade; 100 % cotton for layering and ground insulation in motors and tools
- Trunk Fibre; durable and hard for skid panels, drum cases, and high wear applications
- Bone Fibre; with exceptional hardness for tight machining, cut out fuses, pool cue tips, and more
- Wood Laminating; for stabilizing and strengthening thin veneers and adding toughness and tensile strength to laminations in skate decks, paneling, etc.
Custom Washers at New Process Fibre
New Process Fibre was founded in 1927 with the goal of improving the manufacturing process. Our search for constant improvement has carried on to this day, with a full system of over 10,000 in-house washer die-sets and a wide variety of material and design choices to quickly and efficiently create the exact components your project needs.
We are material specialists and are happy to recommend the ideal fit for the specific performance you need. Whether you choose vulcanized fibre or another material from our inventory, our team presses washers in both standard and metric units with a capability to design custom outside diameter, inside diameters, and thickness. We will achieve your specific tolerances and meet your requirements.
Contact Us
We build our own die-sets and stamp washers with reliable tolerances and quick turnaround, no matter the order size. To request a quote now, click here. or reach out to speak directly with one of our experts! Our team is always happy to help - call today at 800-497-4520. We look forward to speaking with you. /Asset/Vulcanized-Fibre-2.jpg
Thermoplastic Materials
Backed by ISO 9001:2015, New Process Fibre stamps non-metallic materials in-house using materials like high density polyethylene and low density polyethylene, acetal copolymer, polypropylene homo and copolymer, and fire-retardant thermoplastics as well as nylon 6, 6/6 and MDS.Experienced in working with sheets, strips, rolls, and coils in a variety of thicknesses and colors, the New Process Fibre team is well-equipped to handle any of your thermoplastic material needs and upcoming projects.
We stamp custom components for our own thermoplastics, as well as a large array of industry standard thermoplastic materials as seen in the list below.
New Process Fibre's thermoplastic materials, available in English and/or metric units, include:
- ABS
- Cellulose Acetate
- Flame Retardant Polypropylene - Formex®
- Kapton® Polyimide Film
- Nylatron®
- Nylon, MDS Filled
- Nylon 6
- Nylon 6/6
- Polycarbonate (Lexan®)
- Polyester Film (Mylar®, Melinex®)
- Polyethylene (HDPE & LDPE)
- Polypropylene (Copolymer & Homopolymer)
- Polystyrene (HIPS)
- Polyurethane (limited)
- Teflon™ PTFE (TFE, FEP, Glass or Carbon- Graphite Filled)
- PVC
- Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW)
- Valox®
- Vinyl (Rigid & Flexible)
Click the "Request a Quote" button above to get a custom quote tailored to your thermoplastic material needs for your next project.
NEMA Grade Laminates
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) designated laminates are unclad materials comprised of different resin systems; some incorporate woven glass weave, some incorporate non-woven, while others use none at all.Each laminate exhibits unique electrical, mechanical, and chemical performance characteristics and have specific uses based on these criteria.
These laminates fabricated into components by New Process Fibre have a variety of uses in the aerospace, automotive, electronic, industrial and petroleum industries.
All NEMA Grade Laminates are available in English and/or metric units.
- X = Paper Phenolic Resin - Mechanical Grade
- XP = Paper Phenolic Resin - Mechanical Grade - Hot Punchable Grade
- XPC = Paper Phenolic Resin - Mechanical Grade - Cold Punchable Grade
- XX = Paper Phenolic - General Purpose Grade
- XXP = Paper Phenolic Resin - Mechanical Grade - Hot Punchable
- XXX = Paper Phenolic Resin - Electrical Grade
- FR-1 = Fire Retardant - Paper Phenolic - Mechanical Grade - Hot Punchable
- FR-2 = Fire Retardant - Paper Phenolic - Electrical Grade - Cold Punchable
- FR-3 = Fire Retardant - Paper Epoxy - Electrical Grade
- L = Cotton Phenolic Resin - Machinable Grade
- LE = Cotton Phenolic Resin - Electrical Grade
- C = Cotton Phenolic Resin - Mechanical Grade
- CE = Canvas Phenolic Resin - General Purpose Grade
- FR-4, & FR-5 = Fire Retardant - Glass Epoxy Resin - Mechanical Grade
- G-3 = Woven Glass - Phenolic Resin - General Purpose Grade
- G-5 & G-9 = Woven Glass Melamine Resin - General Purpose Grade
- G-7 = Woven Glass Silicone Resin - General Purpose Grade
- G-10, & G-11 = Woven Glass - Epoxy Resin - Electrical Grade
- GPO-1 = Random Weave Glass - Polyester Resin - General Purpose Grade
- GPO-2 & 3 = Random Weave Glass - Polyester - General Purpose Grade
Click the "Request a Quote" button above to get a custom quote tailored to your special stamping material needs for your next project.
Special Stamping Materials
New Process Fibre offers a variety of special materials for non-metallic stamped components to your exact designs.Don't see your required material in the list below? Contact our team directly and we can work with you to acquire the material you need or find a suitable alternative for your project.
The materials below are available in English and/or metric units:
- Buckfab
- Detroiter
- Duroid®
- Garlock®
- Kapton®
- Kraftpaper
- Nomex® Aramid Fibre
- PSA - Pressure Sensitive Adhesive
- Pressboard
- Teflon™ PTFE and Glass Filled Teflon™ PTFE
- Rag/Mylar Laminates
- Rag-paper
- Reemay 2470
- TBS® Fibreboard
- ThermaSeal™
- Vellumoid®
- Vegetable Fibre
- VHR® Fibreboard
- XL® Fibreboard
Click the "Request a Quote" button above to get a custom quote tailored to your special stamping material needs for your next project.
