IS 2036 – 1995 Grade P1

Grade P1 – IS 2036 -1995

Technical Description: These are Paper Based Laminated Bakelite sheets confirming to
specification, as per IS:2036, Bakelite Sheets of Grade P1 have Excellent mechanical and
adequate electrical properties. suitable for low tension non humid applications.

Applications: Battery eliminator (transformer, switch gears and choke bobbins),Tube light ends
and chokes, Control panels, Condenser mountings, Drill back up and Drill entry.

Thickness:Thickness of sheets ranges from 0.5 MM – 50.0 MM.

Size:Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Tolerance: Bakelite Sheets are supplied as per tolerance specified in IS:2036. More closer
tolerance can be met as per customers’ specific requirement.

Colors: Available Bakelite sheet colors are natural brown, dark brown, black and gray.

Technical Data for Grade P1

Properties Units Average Test Value As

PerIS: 2036-
Results 1995
Electrical
Insulation Resistance Meg Ohms 25 1
afterimmersion in water for 24 hrs
at 20˚C
Electrical Strength in Oil at 90˙C
Flat wise (3.0 mmThickness) Kv/ mm 3 -
Edgewise (5.0 mm Thickness) Kv 5 -
Mechanical
Tensile strength kgcm² 1050 -
Flexural Strength / Cross Breaking Kg/cm² 1450 1300 Min.
strength
Shear Strength Kg/cm² 900 750 Min.
Impact Strength (Edgewise Charpy KJ/m² 6.2 -
method)
Specific Gravity 1.38 -
Water Absorption (Specimen size -50 + 1mm square)
Thickness mm 0.8 3.2 12.0 25.0
Maximum Value mg 435 550 747 862
Typical Value Results mg 245 270 330 380

IS 2036 – 1995 Grade P2

Grade P2 IS 2036 -1995

Technical Description: These are paper Based Laminated Bakelite Sheets confirming to
specification as per IS:2036, GRADE P2. These Bakelite sheets Of Grade P2 have good
Mechanical Properties and better Electrical Properties, than Grade P1 and are especially suitable
for High voltage applications at power frequencies for Power Electrical Industry. P2 Grade
Bakelite Sheets also posses high electric strength under oil and good electric strength in air under
normal humid conditions.

Applications : Transformer covers, C.B. handles and side frame, Distribution boards, Fuse
holder base etc.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.7 MM – 50.0 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Tolerance : Bakelite Sheets are supplied as per tolerance specified in IS:2036. More closer
tolerance can be met as per customers’ specific requirement.

Colors : Available Bakelite sheet colors are natural brown, dark brown, black..

Technical Data for Grade P2

Properties Units Average Test Value As

PerIS: 2036-
Results 1995
Electrical
Insulation Resistance Meg Ohms 150 100
afterimmersion in water for 24 hrs
at 20˚C
Electrical Strength in Oil at 90˙C
Flat wise (3.0 mmThickness) Kv/ mm 7.6 6.4
Edgewise (12.7 mm Thickness) Kv 30 20
Mechanical
Tensile strength kgcm² 850 -
Flexural Strength / Cross Breaking Kg/cm² 1450 1300 Min.
strength
Shear Strength Kg/cm² 900 750 Min.
Impact Strength (Edgewise Charpy KJ/m² 6.2 -
method
Specific Gravity 1.38 -
Water Absorption (Specimen size -50 + 1mm square)
Thickness mm 0.8 3.0 12.0 25.0
Maximum Value mg 125 169 292 397
Typical Value Results mg 35 95 156 210

IS 2036 – 1995 Grade P3

Grade P3 IS 2036 -1995

Technical Description : These are Paper Based Laminated Bakelite sheets confirming to
specification, as per IS:2036.Bakelite sheet Grade P3 have excellent electrical and adequate
mechanical properties. Low water absorption. Suitable for high-tension electrical application
even under tropical conditions. P3 Grade Bakelite sheets can also be manufactured with
additional layers of Melamine overlay surface at both the sides of the sheet which will provide
excellent resistance to surface tracking and dry arcing.

Applications : Transformer and choke bobbins for power electronics. Relay spacers, HV
transformer tap changes, Grid covers, Selector Bank insulation, switch gear insulating panels,
crane panels, etc.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.9 MM – 50.0 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Tolerance : Sheets are supplied as per tolerance specified in IS:2036. More closer tolerance can
be met as per customers’ specific requirement.

Colors : Available sheet colors are natural brown.

Technical Data for Grade P3 Bakelite Sheets

Properties Units Average Test Value As

PerIS: 2036-
Results 1995
Electrical
Insulation Resistance Meg Ohms 5000 1000
afterimmersion in water for 24 hrs
at 20˚C
Electrical Strength in Oil at 90˙C
Flat wise (3.0 mmThickness) Kv/ mm 8.5 6.5
Edgewise (5.0 mm Thickness) Kv 40 25
Mechanical
Tensile strength kgcm² 600 -
Flexural Strength / Cross Breaking Kg/cm² 110 70 Min.
strength
Shear Strength Kg/cm² 80 50 Min.
Impact Strength (Edgewise Charpy KJ/m² 5.5 -
method
Specific Gravity 1.36 -
Water Absorption (Specimen size -50 + 1mm square)
Thickness mm 0.8 3.2 12.0 25.0
Maximum Value mg 68 90 162 219
Typical Value Results mg 46 71 105 174

IS 2036 – 1995 Grade P4

Grade P4 IS 2036 -1995

Technical Description : These are Paper Based Laminated Bakelite sheets confirming to
specification, as per IS:2036.Bakelite Sheet of Grade P4, have excellent electrical properties
even under humid conditions. P4 Grade Bakelite sheets have very low water absorption and is
suitable for high frequency applications.

Applications : Meter fuses, Wafers for band change switch, Cross-bar Switches, Insulation in X-
Ray equipment, etc.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.5 MM – 12.7 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 1220mm x 610 (4 ft x 2
ft) or 610mm x 610mm (2ft x 2ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x 4ft).

Tolerance : Bakelite Sheets are supplied as per tolerance specified in IS:2036. More closer
tolerance can be met as per customers’ specific requirement.

Colors : Available Bakelite sheet colors are natural brown.

Technical Data for Bakelite Sheet Grade P4

Properties Units Average Test Value As

PerIS: 2036-
 1995
Results
Electrical
Insulation Resistance Meg Ohms 30000 30000
afterimmersion in water for 24 hrs
at 20˚C
Electrical Strength in Oil at 90˙C
Flat wise (1.0 mm Thickness) Kv/ mm 15 11.8
Edgewise (3.0 mm Thickness) Kv 40 29
Mechanical
Tensile strength kgfkm² 608 -
Flexural Strength / Cross Breaking % 0.8 70 Min.
strength
Shear Strength MPa 95 50 Min.
Impact Strength (Edgewise Charpy MPa 72 -
method
Specific Gravity 1.35 -
Water Absorption (Specimen size -50 + 1mm square)
Thickness mm 1.0 3.0 6.0 12
Maximum Value mg 40 50 60 66
Typical Value Results mg 32 39 43 50

NEMA LI 1-2001 Grade X

Grade: NEMA X (NEMA Std. LI 1-2001)

Technical Description : Bakelite Sheets of this grade are Paper base Bakelite Sheets. Bakelite
Sheets of this grade NEMA X is primarily intended for mechanical applications where electrical
requirements are of secondary importance. It is suitable for electrical applications under oil or
when dry, but high humidity conditions are to be avoided. It is not equal to fabric base grades of
Bakelite in impact strength.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.5 MM – 50.0 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 1220mm x 610 (4 ft x 2
ft) or 610mm x 610mm (2ft x 2ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x 4ft).

Tolerance : Bakelite Sheets are supplied as per tolerance specified in I. More closer tolerance
can be met as per customers’ specific requirement.

Colors : Available Bakelite sheet colors are natural brown, dark brown, black and gray.

Tolerance : Tolerance of thickness is as per NEMA Standards.

Technical Data of Bakelite Sheet of NEMA Grade X

Properties Units Average Test

Results
Electrical
Insulation Resistance Meg Ohms 25
afterimmersion in water for 24 hrs
at 20˚C
Electrical Strength in Oil at 90˙C
Flat wise (3.0 mmThickness) Kv/ mm 3
Edgewise (5.0 mm Thickness) Kv 5
Mechanical
Tensile strength kgcm² 1050
Flexural Strength / Cross Breaking Kg/cm² 1450
strength
Shear Strength Kg/cm² 900
Impact Strength (Edgewise Charpy KJ/m² 6.2
method
Specific Gravity 1.38
Water Absorption (Specimen size -50 + 1mm square)
Thickness mm 0.8 3.2 12.0 25.0
Maximum Value mg 435 550 747 862
Typical Value Results mg 245 270 330 380

NEMA LI 1-2001 Grade XX

Grade: NEMA XX (NEMA Std. LI 1-2001)

Technical Description : Bakelite Sheets of Grade XX are paper base Phenolic sheets. These
Bakelite Sheets posses good electrical properties and mechanical strength. These Bakelite Sheets
Of NEMA XX Grade are suitable for electrical applications except where low losses or high
humidity conditions are involved. They have good machining properties and are particularly
adapted general electrical insulation, radio subpanels, switch bars, etc.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelitesheets ranges from 0.4 MM – 50.0 MM. (on special request
sheet more than 50mm also can be supplied)

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Colors : Available Bakelitesheet colors are natural brown, natural beige, dark brown and black.
Tolerance : Tolerance of thickness is as per NEMA Standards.

Technical Data for Bakelite Sheet of NEMA Grade XX

Properties Specification Units Condition Average Test

Results
Sample Under
Test
0.5″ thick
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 1.34 – A 1.36
Water Absorption (1/4″) 0.85 % E24/50 + 0.50
D24/23
MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
Tensile strength
L.W 16000 Psi A 18600
C.W 13000 Psi A 14400
Impact Strength Izod
L.W 0.40 Ft-1b per E-48/50 0.52
C.W 0.35 notch inch 0.45
Flexural Strength
L.W 15000 Psi A 20000
C.W 14000 Psi 17000
Compressive Strength
F.W 34000 Psi A 38000
E.W 23000 Psi A 28000
Hardness scale M-105 M-scale A M-108
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Break down voltage 40 Kv A 48
 Edge wise (0.5″thick) 5 Kv D-48/50 9

Flat wise (0.125″thick) 360 V/mill A 410

Insulation Resistance 60 M.ohms C-96/35/90 100

NEMA LI 1-2001 Grade XP

Grade: NEMA XP (NEMA Std. LI 1-2001)

Technical Description : Bakelite Sheets of Grade XP are paper base Phenolic sheets
manufactured by using a special insulating Paper (a bleached Kraft Paper) as a filler which
Provides excellent electrical Properties and Punching characteristics (hot punching). Grade XP
Bakelite sheets are more flexible and serviceable under humid conditions than Grade X bakelite
Sheets, but not quite as strong. They are mainly used where punching quality are of primary
importance as this Grade XP Bakelite facilitates intricate punching for electrical and mechanical
purposes.

Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.4 MM – 80.0 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Colors : Available Bakelite sheet colors are natural brown and black.

Tolerance : Tolerance of thickness is as per NEMA Standards.

Technical Data for Bakelite Sheet of NEMA Grade XP

Properties Specification Units Condition Average Test

Results
Sample Under
Test
0.375″ thick
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 1.33 – A 1.380
Water Absorption (1/4″) 1.20 % E24/50 + 0.667
D24/23
MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
Tensile strength
L.W 12000 Psi A 16120
C.W 9000 Psi A 14240
Shear Strength
F.W - Psi A 959
E.W - - - -
Flexural Strength
L.W - Psi A 23200
C.W - Psi 21790
Compressive Strength
F.W 25000 Psi A 36000
E.W - Psi A 34000
Hardness scale- M M-95 M-scale A 102
Heat Resistance For 120Min at NoChange
120° C
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Break down voltage 40 Kv A 50
 Edge wise (0.375″ thick) - Kv D-48/50 11

Flat wise (0.125″thick) 320 V/mill A 350

Insulation Resistance - ohms C-96/35/90 1010
 - ohms 2 x 107

NEMA LI 1-2001 Grade XXX

Grade: NEMA XXX (NEMA Std. LI 1-2001)

Technical Description : Bakelite Sheets of Grade XXX are paper base Phenolic sheets, suitable
for radio frequency wave, under high humid application. These laminated Bakelite sheets have
good electrical properties and moisture resistance with good dimensional stability.
Thickness : Thickness of Bakelite sheets ranges from 0.4 MM – 50.0 MM.

Size : Standard size of Bakelite sheets: 1220 x 1220mm (4 ft x 4 ft) or 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x
4ft).

Colors : Available bakelite sheet colors are natural brown, beige and black.

Tolerance : Tolerance of thickness is as per NEMA Standards.

Technical Data for Bakelite Sheet of NEMA Grade XXX

Properties Specification Units Condition Average Test

Results
Sample Under
Test
0.5″ thick
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 1.30 – A 1.36
Water Absorption (1/4″) 0.59 % E24/50 + 0.45
D24/23
MECHANICAL
PROPERTIES
Tensile strength
L.W 15000 Psi A 15500
C.W 12000 Psi A 12250
Impact Strength Izod
L.W 0.40 Ft-1b per E-48/50 0.45
C.W 0.35 notch inch 0.40
Flexural Strength
L.W 13500 Psi A 14800
C.W 11500 Psi 12100
Hardness scale M-110 M-scale A M-112
Bond Strength 950 A 985
 700 D48/50 735
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
Break down voltage 50 Kv A 60
 Edge wise (0.5″thick) 6 Kv D-48/50 9

Flat wise (0.125″thick) 320 V/mill A 410

Insulation Resistance 1000 M.ohms C-96/35/90 2500