UP GM 203

Shortening	UP
Color	Several
Coloring options	Extensive, unlimited
Common uses	UP GM 203 is mainly suitable as an insulating high voltage material. Furthermore, UP GM is used for the manufacture of boats, oil and water tanks, water and sewer pipes, fittings, electrical insulation materials, boat masts, swimming pools, varnishes, binders, etc.
Structural formula	Thermosets made by crosslinking a polyester with styrene. The polyester is normally prepared by condensation of a glycol, naphthalic acid and an unsaturated acid, e.g. maleic acid.
Type	Ester, fiberglass reinforced

Rigid material with tensile strength comparable to some metals.
Cheaper processing equipment than for phenolic plastics.
Available in a variety of qualities from soft and resilient to hard and brittle, water sensitive to chemical and weather resistant.
Can be processed both with and without both heat and pressure (can be cast).
Produkter kan göras ljust gula, blanka eller matta allt efter önskemål.
Products can be made bright yellow, shiny or matte as desired.
Low shrinkage qualities are available with very good dimensional and surface properties.
Very good electrical insulation properties.
Low Price

High-strength laminates (70% fiberglass content) have lower chemical resistance.
Slight yellow tint in sunlight.

Materialdatablad UP GM 203