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GPO-3 Electrical Grade sheet laminates

Alro Plastics is now a stocking distributor of GPO-3 Electrical Grade sheet laminates. All grades of our Electrical Grade sheet laminates are produced using polyester resin and fiberglass reinforcement. They are U.L. recognized and are available in 36 x 72 and 48 x 96 sheet. Sheets are manufactured in thickness ranging from 1/32 to 1 thick with most sizes in stock for immediate shipment.

Track resistant, flame retardant laminate which meets or exceeds NEMA GPO-3 requirements.

GPO-3 Brochure


Available Thicknesses:

1/32 thick up to 1 thick in standard increments


Sheet Sizes Available:

  • 48 x 96
  • 36 x 72

U.L. Recognition File Number:

Polyply #L50, NEMA Grade GPO-3, Red (color), # E82624


Typical Features of GPO-3 (Glass Polyester)

  • Electrical Insulation
  • Track Resistance
  • Self Extinguishing  UL 94 (V-0)
  • Chemical Resistance
  • Low Smoke
  • Good Mechanical
  • Stain Resistant / UV Stabilizers
  • Low Conductivity (Thermal & Electrical)
  • Ease of Fabrication
  • Cost Effective
  • Abrasion & Impact Resistance

Industries Serviced:

  • Electrical Component Manufacturers
  • Fabricators
  • OEMs
  • Automotive
  • Military
  • Government

 


Typical Applications

  • Phase and End Barriers
  • Insulating Supports
  • Bus Bar Supports
  • Mounting Panels in Switch Gear
  • Transformers
  • Insulators
  • Spacers
  • Antenna Base
  • Coil Forms Automotive

 


Various Grades:

  • GPO-3. Track resistant, flame retardant laminate which meets or exceeds NEMA GPO-3 requirements. (Stock item)
  • GPO-2. Low-cost, general purpose flame retardant electrical laminate which meets or exceeds NEMA GPO-2 requirements. (Non-stock item)
  • GPO-1. Low-cost, general purpose laminate which meets or exceeds NEMA GPO-1 requirements. (Non-stock item)

Typical Properties

All properties are based on 1/8" thick sheet.

Unless otherwise indicated, all properties published are based on test performed on standard ASTM test samples and according to ASTM test methods. Values shown are for test samples made from production materials and are believed to be typical. No warranty is expressed or implied.

SHEET THICKNESS TOLERANCES (ALL GRADES)
Nominal
Thickness,
Inches
Plus or Minus
Tolerances,
Inches
Nominal
Thickness,
inches
Plus or Minus Tolerances,
Inches
       
1/32
0.0075
3/8
0.0200
1/16
0.0075
1/2
0.0240
3/32
0.0090
5/8
0.0270
1/8
0.0100
3/4
0.0290
3/16
0.0125
1
0.0330
1/4
0.0150
   
       
At least 90 percent of the area of the sheet shall be within the tolerances given, and at no point shall the thickness vary from the nominal by a value greater that 125 percent of this specified tolerance.

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