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Glass mat laminates –
UP GM 203 / GPO-3
This material is a glass mat laminate based on polyester resin systems, intended for mechanical and electrical applications. It offers excellent electrical insulation properties and a fire rating of UL94-VO. We deliver UP GM 203/GPO-3 as composite sheets and composite tubes.
- Physical properties
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Value Unit Test method Specific gravity – g/cm3 DIN EN ISO 1183 Average molecular mass – 106 g/mol Water absorption, 24/96 h (23 °C) – % DIN EN ISO 62 Weather-resistance – Combustibility – UL 94 DIN EN ISO 527-2 Food safety – - Mechanical properties
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Value Unit Test method Modulus of elasticity – MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2 Tensile strength – MPa DIN EN ISO 527-2 Elongation at break – % DIN EN ISO 527-2 Tensile strength at break – % DIN EN ISO 527-2 Flexural modulus – MPa DIN EN ISO 178 Flexural strength – MPa DIN EN ISO 178 Compressive modulus – MPa EN ISO 604 Compressive strength, 1%/2% – MPa EN ISO 604 Impact strength (Charpy) – kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eU Notch impact strength (Charpy) – kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 179-1eA Notch impact strength (Izod) – kJ/m2 DIN EN ISO 180/2A Toughness (ball pressure) – MPa ISO 2039-1 Toughness (Shore D) – Sh D DIN EN ISO 868 Wear-resistance – % Sand-Slurry Coefficient of friction (against steel) – μ - Thermal properties
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Value Unit Test method Glass-transition temperature – °C DIN 53765 Melting point – °C DIN 53765 Operating temperature (instantaneous) – °C Operating temperature (continuous) – °C Operating temperature (minimum) – °C Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–60 °C – 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 Thermal expansion coefficient, 23–100 °C – 10-5 K-1 DIN EN ISO 11359-1;2 Specific heat capacity – J/(g×K) ISO 22007-4:2008 Thermal conductivity – W/(m×K) ISO 22007-4:2008 - Electrical properties
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Value Unit Test method Surface resistivity – Ω DIN IEC 60093 Resistivity – Ω×cm DIN IEC 60093 Dielectric strength – kV/mm DIN EN 60243-1 CTI value – V DIN EN 60112 - Optical properties
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Value Unit Test method Light transmittance – Refractive index – Optical errors – DIN 52305/AS Abrasion-resistance, 100 rotations with 500 g – % haze ANSI Z26.1
Additional downloads
Delivery selection | composite sheets, composite tubes |
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Specific gravity | g/cm3 |
Service temperature | … °C |
Price category | €€ (€8–25/kg) |
Special properties
- good mechanical strength, rigidity, and hardness
- good electrical properties
- halogen-free nature
- cost-efficiency
Applications
electrical insulation elements
Standard colours
white, red
Premade pieces
Commonly known brands
Delmat® Polyester 68010 GPO-3, Durostone® UPM 203 / HM 2471, G-Etronax PM GPO3