What is Garolite?

Garolite is a high-pressure composite material, created by layering fibers, fabric, or paper with an epoxy or resin, then laminating under heat and pressure. Composites have the benefit of being lighter than metal, but strong and more rigid than plastic. Garolite, however, cannot be bent or formed like other plastics such as nylon or polyethylene.  

 

Garolite rods, sheets, and bars have an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and electrical insulating properties. Commonly used for fabricating parts and electrical components, it has broad usage in electronics, aerospace, civil engineering, and medical applications. 

 

What is Garolite used for?

• Machine guards
• Gears
• Rollers
• Boating applications
• Insulators

 

Garolite G-10 (Glass Fabric/Epoxy Resin)

G-10 Garolite sheets and bars are strong, machinable, moisture resistant, and electrically insulating. These are created by layering glass fabric with an epoxy resin, then laminating under heat and pressure.

• Terminal boards
• Electronic test equipment
• High humidity applications

 

Garolite G-10/FR4 (Glass Fabric/Epoxy Resin)

G-10/FR4 Garolite sheets and bars are strong, machinable, moisture-resistant, electrically insulating and flame retardant. They are created by layering glass fabric with a flame-retardant epoxy resin, then laminating under heat and pressure.

• Printed circuit boards

 

Garolite G-11 (Glass Fabric/High-Temp Phenolic Resin)

G-11 Garolite sheets and bars are the strongest grade of Garolite, can withstand high temperatures, and have excellent electrical insulating properties. They are created by layering glass fabric with a high-temperature phenolic resin, then laminating under heat and pressure. 

• Terminal Boards
• Electric rotor insulation
• High humidity applications

 

Garolite G-9 (Glass Fabric/Melamine Resin)

G-9 Garolite sheets and bars are strong, moisture-resistant, and electrically insulating. They are created by layering glass fabric with a melamine resin, then laminating under heat and pressure.

• Switchboard panels
• Arc barriers
• Circuit breaker panels

 

Garolite G-7 (Glass Fabric/Silicone Resin)

G-7 Garolite sheets and bars can withstand higher temperatures than any other grade of Garolite and also has excellent strength and electrical insulating properties. They are created by layering glass fabric with a silicone resin, then laminating under heat and pressure.

• Electrical grade insulation
• Heating and appliance insulation

 

Garolite XX Sheet (Paper/Phenolic Resin)

XX Garolite sheets and bars have moderate strength and good electrical insulating properties. They are created by layering paper with a phenolic resin, then laminating under heat and pressure. 

• Low-cost electrical components
• Breaker arms
• Relay and switch bases

 

Garolite LE (Linen/Phenolic Resin)

LE Garolite sheets and bars are easy-to-machine and moisture-resistant. They are created by layering linen with a phenolic resin, then laminating under heat and pressure.

• Close-tolerance intricate parts

 

Garolite CE (Cotton/Phenolic Resin)

CE Garolite sheets and bars are an economical choice with moderate impact strength. They are created by layering cotton with a phenolic resin, then laminating under heat and pressure. 

• Medium-strength high-precision parts

 

Contact Us

For more information or inquiries about garolite products, please contact us at 888-839-0681 or service@fixsupply.com.