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Engineered BMC Thermoset Composite Materials

AltraSet BMC is an engineered BMC and is well-suited for a wide variety of applications across a spectrum of industries. All standard grades can be injection, compression and transfer molded. Our expertise extends beyond the materials listed below. If your application is specialized, our professional material engineering team will customize materials to fit your job and meet your exact specifications.

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1000 Series
An easily customized, general purpose polyester molding compound. The 1000 Series is an economical base formula designed for Powder Coating and Electrostatic painting applications. This material is also well suited for applications requiring mid-range mechanical and electrical performance properties.

Material Series: MB1000-10

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB1000-10 is an easily customized, general purpose material. The 1000 Series is designed for Powder Coating and Electrostatic painting applications. Key features include: Moderate strength and excellent electrical properties.

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Material Series: MB1000-15

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB1000-15 is an easily customized, general purpose material. The 1000 Series is designed for Powder Coating and Electrostatic painting applications. Key features include: Rated UL 94 HB @1.5mm. UL file number E80533.

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Material Series: MB1000-20

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB1000-20 is an easily customized, general purpose material. The 1000 Series is designed for Powder Coating and Electrostatic painting applications. Key features include: Moderate strength and excellent electrical properties.

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Material Series: MB1000-25

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB1000-25 is an easily customized, general purpose material. The 1000 Series is designed for Powder Coating and Electrostatic painting applications. Key features include: Key features include: Moderate strength and excellent electrical properties.

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2000 Series
An excellent flame and track resistant polyester molding compound possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series comes in a few different glass reinforcement loadings, providing great dielectric strength and low shrink for exceptional dimensional control and molded part repeatability.

Material Series: MB2000-5

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2000-5 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series’ good dielectric strength and low shrink allow close dimensional control. Key features include: Rated UL 94 V0 @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB2000-10

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2000-10 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series’ good dielectric strength and low shrink allow close dimensional control. Key features include: Rated UL 94 V0 @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB2000-15

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2000-15 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series’ good dielectric strength and low shrink allow close dimensional control. Key features include: Rated UL 94 V0 @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB2000-20

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2000-20 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series’ good dielectric strength and low shrink allow close dimensional control. Key features include: Rated UL 94 V0 @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB2000-25

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2000-25 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties. The 2000 Series’ good dielectric strength and low shrink allow close dimensional control. Key features include: Overall good strengths as well as rated UL 94 V0 @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB2100

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB2100 is a high strength electrical grade thermoset composite bulk molding compound. This material was designed to have elevated strength values for demanding electrical applications. Key features include: This material is UL listed under file E80533.

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3000 Series
This series is designed for superior appearance, chemical-resistance, and comes in a wide variety of colors. These polyester formulas have excellent flame rating performance and track resistance. When these characteristics are critical to your application, the 3000 Series delivers.

Material Series: MB3000-15NY

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB3000-15NY is a superior chemical-resistant material with excellent flame and track resistance. When these characteristics are critical to your application, the 3000 Series delivers. Key features include: Non-yellowing as well as rated UL 94 5VA @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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Material Series: MB3000-20NY

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB3000-20NY is a superior chemical-resistant material with excellent flame and track resistance. When these characteristics are critical to your application, the 3000 Series delivers. Key features include: Non-yellowing as well as rated UL 94 5VA @1.5mm. UL file number E80533

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4000 Series
The best high track resistant material. A flame retardant polyester molding compound with moderate strength, excellent electrical properties and exceptional arc and track resistance. When higher track resistance is critical – such as porcelain replacement in insulators or other electrical applications – the 4000 Series performs.

Material Series: MB4000

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB4000 is the best high track resistant material. It is a flame retardant polyester molding compound with moderate strength, excellent electrical properties and exceptional arc and track resistance. When higher track resistance is critical – such as porcelain replacement in insulators or other electrical applications – the 4000 Series performs. Key features include: Incline Plane Tracking of over 1,500 minutes and rated UL 94 5VA @1.65mm. UL file number E80533

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5500 Series
With a UL 94 5VA flame rating and an RTI rating of 160°C-170°C, the 5500 provides a superior heat resistant material for your application.

Material Series: MB5500

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB5500 provides a superior heat resistant material for your application with a UL RTI rating of 160°C-170°C. Key features include: 160⁰C/170⁰C RTI as well as rated UL 94 5VA @2.3mm. UL file number E80533

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6000 Series
A low profile and low shrink automotive grade polyester molding compound. This material provides superior dimensional stability through thermal cycling and maintains an excellent molded surface that is ideal for metallization. Typical applications include automotive headlamp parabolic net shapes.

Material Series: MB6000

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB6000 is a low profile automotive grade polyester molding compound. Typical applications include automotive headlamps.

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7000 Series
This series of highly engineered polyester BMC product is designed for extreme heat exposure. This product family employs an RTI of up to 2000 C, which is an industry first. Applications include HVAC, Electrical, and other applications where continuous high heat exposure is likely to occur.

Material Series: MB7000

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB7000 series is highly engineered product designed for extreme heat exposure. This material has an elevated RTI of up to 200⁰ C. Applications include HVAC, Electrical, and other areas where high heat exposure are likely to occur. Key features include: Industry leading RTI, excellent electrical properties, and comes in various colors.

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10000 Series
A polyester bulk molding compound designed for exceptional mechanical performance. This composite is designed for structural applications where strength, chemical resistance, and long-term performance are critical for the molded component.

Material Series: MB10000-45

SERIES DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION
MB10000-45 is a highly engineered thermoset composite bulk molding compound. This material was designed to have all around elevated strength values for highest demands.

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Once you know the material that meets your specifications, we will ensure the quality you expect. AltraSet materials are continuously monitored throughout the manufacturing process. You will get the material you choose in the form most suited for your application.

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*Values shown are based on standard tests on specified configurations and are offered as a guide. No other guarantee is implied. Characteristics are subject to variations as applied to a specific design. Except for any written warranties which may be given by AltraSet, no express or implied warranties are made, and ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. Buyers’ exclusive remedies are limited solely to repair or replacement of nonconforming goods, and CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED.
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