Carp Brand is a top quality grade for mechanical and electromechanical applications. It is made from a premium quality fine weave cotton fabric which has been specially treated to enhance the machinability and other properties.
Strong, with good wear resistance, it has excellent machining qualities and low water absorption, with good dimensional stability. Electrical properties are excellent for this class of material.
Resistance to high impact, however, is slightly Less than the coarser weave grades. Carp Brand TUFNOL is used for a wide variety of components where premium quality is required. It is often chosen for components with intricate features which need accuracy and a fine machined finish.
Typical components include fine toothed gears, cams, geneva wheels, seal retaining rings, actuating arms, insulating sleeves and bushes, components for use at cryogenic temperatures, insulation for low and medium voltages and a wide range of other precision machined parts.
British Standard Specifications Sheet
BS 2572 / F1
BS EN ISO 60893 Type PF CC 203
Round Rod
BS 6128 Part 2 Type PF CC 21 & 22
Rectangular Bar
BS 6128 Part 4 Type PF CC 41 & 42
Round Tube
BS 6128 Part 9 Type PF CC 91
Rectangular Tube
BS 6128 Part 13 Type PF CC 131
Nema* Sheet L1-1-1989 Type LE
MIL* Sheet MIL-1-24768
DIN* Round rod & tube DIN 7735 Type Hgw 2088 & 2089
*Certification to these standards are subject to special enquiries.
Standard quality testing is to British Standards.