What is g10 material made of

What is G10 material ?

G10 is a composite material made of fiber glass cloth and epoxy resin, originally developed for use in aircraft, and it is capable of withstanding great forces without deformation. This material has insulating and acid-alkali resistance properties, and is not permeable to water vapor or liquids, while being lightweight. These characteristics make G10 insulating material an ideal choice for various fields such as electronics, aerospace, chemical industry, and precision instrument manufacturing.

How is G10 Made? 

G10 is made by mixing together epoxy, fibers, and a hardener. This is then coated over glass fabric to create prepreg, glass fabric impregnated with epoxy resin. The fabric can then be cut and pressed together to create a material with a variety of unique properties.

Advantages of G10 material 

1.Lightweight – G10 is lightweight, so it is a suitable material for use in lightweight aircraft or marine equipment.

2.Corrosion resistant – G10 is non-conductive, non-corrosive, and non-sparking. This makes it ideal for electrical applications, such as wiring and marine equipment.

3.Strong and durable – G10 is a very strong and durable material that is suitable for a wide variety of applications. This makes it ideal for high-use items like knife handles and gun grips.

4.Electrical and thermally isolating – G10 does not conduct electricity or heat, making it extremely useful for power generation or other electrical equipment

Disadvantages of G10

G10 is a relatively expensive material when compared to common metals such as aluminum or steel, which might make it unsuitable for smaller projects. G10 material can also be difficult to work with due to its rigidity and high fiber content. However, when compared to engineering thermoplastics such as nylon, PEEK, and PEI, G10 is extremely affordable.

Applications of G10

1.Electronics 

By far the most common use for G10 is electronics. That’s why it was developed, and that’s where the specifications come from (NEMA). Its electrical resistivity makes it ideal for use in printed circuit boards, insulators, transformers, etc. Even in wet environments, it maintains its excellent electrical properties.

2.Knife Handles/Scales

The high strength to weight ratio of G10 also makes it great for use in mechanical applications. It can have a grippy texture, even when wet, making it great as a handle material. Knife makers use it to make handle scales. It’s similar to Micarta, another popular material for knife scales that is a compressed laminate using fabric instead of glass cloth.

3.Firearm Grips

Custom firearms manufacturers use it as handle grip panels. And because it’s a layered composite, it can be made in all sorts of custom colors for a decorative look. By having different colored layers, when a contoured shape is cut into the material it exposes the different layers creating interesting visual patterns. The material we carry here at SendCutSend is available in a solid black color.

4.Marine Components

The water absorption traits, or lack thereof, along with its strength and lightweight, make it a common material used in the marine industry. Chemical resistance also means it can be in a saltwater environment without suffering from corrosion. Not something that can be said about most materials. It does need to be protected from the sun as it can break down over time under UV exposure.

5.An Alternative to Fiberglass

G10 shares a lot of traits with fiberglass, as such it is an excellent choice anywhere fiberglass is used. FR4 fire resistant grade is an excellent choice where material flammability is a concern.

If you are looking for G10 epoxy fiberglass sheets, please contact Zhongtian Electrical Group and provide the product specifications, thickness and purpose you need, you can get detailed product information and quotation, and also send samples free of charge