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GPO 3 Compound

GPO-3 is a thermoset fiberglass-reinforced polyester laminate specifically developed for electrical insulation and structural applications. It is manufactured by compressing layers of glass fiber mat impregnated with polyester resin under heat and pressure.

GPO3 Technical Data Sheet 
GPO-3 is a UL recongized product  that offers excellent track, arc, and flame resistance. It has good mechanical and thermal performance. The low smoke generation and flame spread characteristics make it a preferred choice for transit applications.
Material Grade GPO3, UL listed, File E249670
Resin system Unstaurated Polyester Resin
Availability Sheet  , Angles & Channels ,  Flat Bar , Hollow Tubes & Sections , Sqaure Rods , Customized Sections & Fabricated Parts
Requirement Test Method Condition Unit  NEMA  Requirement Typical Values
Minimum breakdown voltage D229/D149 A,
D-48/50
KV 40
15
48
15
Minimum electric strength D229/D149, IEC A kV/mm 11.814 22.4
Minimum arc resistance D229/D495 A sec 150 185+
Comparative Tracking Index-CTI IEC 60112/ASTM D3638 .. volts >600 >600
Minimum flexural strength D229/D790  
a) lengthwise   A ksi 18.0 26
b) crosswise   A ksi 18.0 28
Minimum izod impact strength D229/D256  
a) lengthwise   E-48/50 ft-lb/in                                                8.0
                                   
15.5*
b) crosswise     ft-lb/in 8.0 ..
Minimum tensile strength D229 A ksi 8.0 19
Minimum compressive strength, flatwise D229/D695 A ksi 30.0 49.0
Minimum bonding strength D229/IS10192 A,
E-48/50
kgf ..
..
506
Maximum water absorption D229/D570 D24/23 % 0.50 0.11
Flammability  UL94 A Class V-0 V-0 (2.0, 3.0mm thickness)
Minimum tracking resistance D2303 A minutes .. 300+
Density ASTM D792 A g/cm3 .. 1.85
Shear Strength ASTM D732-10 A ksi .. 11.09
Volume Resistivity ASTM D257 A ohm-cm .. 5.99x1015