Plastics are good electrical insulators (such as phenolic, Ultem®, PEEK). There are dozens of polymers to choose from that offer high dielectric strength and excellent fire resistance.
Plastic materials that have been tested and certified to meet electrical standards will carry certifications from organizations such as NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and UL® (Underwriters Laboratories).
Acetal
High strength, stiff, low friction engineering plastic with good wear properties.
DuPont™ Vespel® Polyimide
Extremely high temperature creep resistant plastic with excellent friction and wear characteristics.
ECTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding mechanical properties and dimensional stability.
ETFE
Plastic material with excellent mechanical strength, stiffness, and abrasion resistance.
FEP
Flexible fluoropolymer with outstanding chemical resistance and electrical properties.
G10/FR-4 Glass Epoxy
Glass/epoxy composite material with outstanding electrical properties.
GPO-3 Thermoset
A glass reinforced thermoset polyester material with excellent mechanical and electrical properties.
LE Linen Phenolic
A composite sheet material that consists of electrical grade phenolic resin impregnated into layers of linen fabric.
Noryl®
Engineering plastic with outstanding strength, stiffness, and electrical insulating properties.
Nylon
PAI
Extremely strong, stiff, dimensionally stable plastic material often used in elevated temperature environments.
PBT
Strong, stiff plastic, excellent machining characteristics, bearing and wear, and chemical resistance.
PCTFE
Fluoropolymer with outstanding dimensional stability, mechanical properties, and temperature range.
PEEK
Strong, stiff plastic with outstanding chemical resistance; performs over a wide range of temperatures.
PFA
Flexible fluoropolymer that performs well in extreme temperature and harsh chemical environments.
Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate Film
Transparent, general purpose plastic film with excellent ink adhesion.
PPS
Plastic material with excellent chemical and corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures.
PSU
High temperature, semi-transparent plastic material with good mechanical properties.
PTFE
Low friction engineering plastic with outstanding chemical, high temperature, and weathering resistance.
PVDF
High purity engineering plastic with excellent chemical, abrasion, and flame resistance.
Ultem®
High strength plastic with outstanding electrical and high service temperature properties.
XX Paper Phenolic
High strength, low cost composite made from phenolic resin impregnated into layers of paper.