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Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Plastic Machined | Milled | Routed | Turned | FabricatedPVC Line Bending - Experienced Plastic Fabricators

Firstly, and most noteworthy, the Company has been involved in Insulation Plastic Fabrication since its inception in 1989. Hence, it can boast, and class itself amongst the top, highly Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators. But also, as individual Plastic Fabricators, Sentinel Plastics skilled team have many years’ Experience under their belts. Thus, giving the Company the ability to Manufacture Custom Parts from basic to highly complicated shapes. These are produced to high Quality standards. To conclude, customers have expressed that they are extremely happy in knowing, the Company have highly Experienced staff with up-to-date Fabrication capabilities and facilities.

 


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  • Plastic Component CNC Milling
  • Plastic Rod CNC Turning
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  • Plastic Fabrication

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Insulation Plastic Fabricated Materials

Furthermore, Plastic Fabrication Services are available for the vast range of Insulation Plastics in today’s market. Notably, no work is subcontracted, everything the customer requires is all in-house Insulation Plastic Fabrication. Certainly, a diverse range of industry required Components can be produced. Of course, having very Experienced Insulation Plastic Fabricators, if required, these Parts can be Manufactured for a rapid delivery. So, being recognised reliably as specialised Insulation Plastics, i.e., Phenolic, Tufnol, GPO and Polycarbonate. As well as many more types of Engineering Plastic Materials from PVC, Polypropylene, Polyethylene to ABS.

Tufnol CNC Machined Parts

Experienced Plastic Fabricators

Engineering Plastic Line Bending

Without doubt, Sentinel Plastics Fabrication capabilities takes many forms. Apart from the Insulation bobbins and Fabricated busbar structures. Material forms fall into many and varied Material brackets. While being able to Weld and bend Polypropylene, PVC and Polycarbonate. Adhesives and Folding/ Plastic Line Bending other Materials such as Perspex, ABS, PVC and PETG. Assembly also takes place, with fixings or adhesives of Polycarbonate, PETG, Polypropylene and PVC. Capabilities include, Plastic bending skills developed through many years’ Experience. Hence, our Experienced Plastic Fabricators Division can cut, bend, glue, weld, saw, route, assemble, and polish just about any type of Material. Hence, able to create virtually any Insulation Plastic Fabricated product.

GPO Fabricated & Machined Parts

Also, the makeup of GPO Fabricated Material is a blend of Fiberglass with a polyester resin. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance. The commonly known GPO3 is one of the most popular grades of GPO. This is a popular grade, specified by many Technical departments, mainly due to its high temperature Insulation capabilities. Also, because of being the most economic choice of GPO Material, it is also noteworthy for being a Material which can be easily Machined to Custom applications.

 

Polyester glass machining; GPO Parts Machined

Epoxy Glass Insulation Plastic Fabricators

Epoxy Glass Machining – Further, Sentinel Plastics Machines Custom Epoxy Glass Parts to customer specifications, samples or drawings. Our Plastic CNC Machine shop specifically caters for Industrial Plastic Materials such as Epoxy Glass.

Certainly, an important laminated Glass Epoxy Material, composed of woven fibreGlass cloth and an Epoxy resin. Epoxy Glass Fabrication carried out daily. Being flame resistant with a good strength to weight ratio. A product widely used in electrical applications. Notably, high heat and mechanical stability conditions. Epoxy Glass also has a very low water absorption rate. Even when Machined into finished Parts and Components Epoxy Glass retains its shape and size even operating at its Material limits for prolonged periods of time.

Experienced Plastic Fabricators of Plastic Guards

Bepoke Parts

Some bespoke projects require extra attention. Hence, our technical knowledge and innovative processes are there to assist all the way from concept and design through to Manufacture. Be it simple Perspex panels or Polycarbonate safety guards through to complex Plastic Fabrication. Through pride and dedication, Sentinel is a respected Fabricator of high-Quality Guards, Screens, Fabricated Components, all used in a wide variety of industries.

Reliable Plastic Parts Supplier

Proudly, we are a reliable Insulation Plastic Fabricator of high-Quality Customer Specification Parts, which includes covers and shrouds. Plus, many more variations of Fabricated Components used in a wide variety of industries.

In Summary

To conclude, our emphasis is on the importance of offering a comprehensive one stop shop. Able to Manufacture Components and Parts to customers exacting requirements. So, unlike most others, only Fabricators of specific Plastics, Sentinel’s comprehensive knowledge on all types of Plastic methods of Manufacture.

Finally, here at Sentinel Plastics Ltd we are versatile and very Experienced Plastic Fabricators. Why not call us, for any requirements we aim to be as helpful as possible. When molding or extruding is not a viable option, then we can help!

Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See more Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about our processes, including Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
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Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated on site, UK.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated parts to order.
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined to customer specifications.
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated bespoke designs.
    • Nylon Plastic Machining, bearings, bushes and much more.
    • PEEK Plastic Machining on lathes, mills, and routing tables.
    • PETG Engineering Plastic is great for food and medical guards.
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated to order or custom design.
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic cnc Machining of sheet and rod.
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated, welded to bespoke shapes.
    • PTFE plastic Machining, expert quality and high accuracy.
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order.
    • PVDF machined on the latest CNC machines.
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing to your design or specifications.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts to order.
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC machining for use as insulation and spools.
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts expertly machined to high standards.
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric, fabricated and machined to order.

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Phenolic Machined Parts @ Sentinel Plastics Ltd

Phenolic Machined Parts

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

Importantly, Sentinel has been Manufacturing Phenolic Machined Parts for over 30 years. Thus, this Experience is just one of many reasons, why we consider ourselves top of the pack in this field. Certainly, the Company has the skills and the depth of knowledge required to CNC Machine the variety of phenolics available today.


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What is Phenolic?

Firstly, Phenolics are produced when laminates, made from layers of paper, cotton cloth or Glass fibre cloth, are placed into a resin or varnish. And then, strongly bonded together.

Next, to squash the layers together, the laminated contents of the press are heated up under a very high pressure. Thus, as this happens, the resin melts and becomes gluey, sticking the layers firmly together into one solid mass. Finally, whilst still under the heat and pressure, the resin then ‘cures’, that is, it undergoes a chemical change, becoming a hard, solid Material which can no longer be melted with heat.

 

Tufnol Phenolic Machining UK

Grades Available for Phenolic Machined Parts

Also, using different varieties of resin with various types of cloth or paper, many different grades of Industrial laminates can be produced.

The three main types are: -,
First off, Phenolic Machined Parts made from layers of paper – known as SRBP, or ‘synthetic resin bonded paper’.
Also, Phenolic Machined Parts grades made from layers of cotton cloth – known as SRBF, or ‘synthetic resin bonded fabric’
Finally, Epoxy Glass laminate, which is the most common, grades are made from layers of Glass fibre cloth.

Common Trade Names: Tufnol, Paxolin, Bakelite, Bakelaque, Garolite, Micarta, Pertinax, Pirtoid. Furthermore, specialist Phenolic laminates, such as low smoke and halogen free Materials are available. For example, EM42.

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Methods of Machining Phenolic

Firstly, it is important to note that Phenolic Machined Parts can be Manufactured from Sheet, rod or tube. Ultimately, the type of Part required will then, dictate the Material requirement. And therefore, the method of Manufacture.

Most noteworthy, Sentinel Plastics Ltd can draw on many years’ Experience to produce high Quality Components. Hence, from these high specification Industrial Plastics Material.

Phenolic CNC Milled Parts and CNC Turned Parts (Rod or Tube) and finally CNC Routing flat Sheet. Most noteworthy, a large capacity of machinery is available to Sentinels Experienced and highly skilled staff. Thus, ensuring the customer can be confident of a relatively short lead time. Plus, Quality of Parts supplied. Importantly, Specifics on these methods can be found through clicking on the linked names, or on the top menu.

Phenolic Industrial Laminate Fabrication and Finishing

Certainly, with the correct adhesive or resin, Industrial Laminates can be easily bonded. Of course, Customers commonly used applications are electrical wire bobbins or switchgear and power control base plates. For sure, the excellent mechanical strength, combined with its Insulation properties, make phenolics the popular choice for Fabricated electrical assemblies.

Also, the final process in the Manufacture of Phenolic Industrial laminate Components is re-insulating surface treatment. And varnish or resin coating. Hence, the Experienced Sentinel Plastics team regularly carry out these processes.

Phenolic Machined Parts manufactured here at Sentinel.

 

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Insulation Plastics

SRBP – Phenolic – Tufnol – Insulation Plastics

 

Epoxy Glass

Firstly, the makeup of G10-FR4 Materials is an Epoxy Glass based Insulation Plastic. Laminates generally offer high mechanical strength and dimensional stability, are extremely durable, and maintain their properties wet or dry. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance.

Milling Phenolic Machined Parts

So, the commonly known G10 / FR4 are two of the most popular grades. Generally, G10-FR4 Glass cloth reinforced Epoxy natural is typically a yellowish to light green colour. Certainly, Epoxy resins are among the most versatile and widely used Plastics in the electronics field. Primarily, due to water absorption is virtually nil. Hence, rendering it an outstanding insulator.

As a result of being the most economic choice of G10-FR4 Material, it is also noteworthy for being a Material which can be easily Machined to Bespoke applications.

Some examples of what G10-FR4 Materials are widely used to Manufacture are Insulating supports, high voltage Insulation, bus bar supports and mounting panels in electrical apparatus are just some examples.

Based on the needs of its application it comes in several grades.

Routing Phenolic Machined Parts

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So, there are many advantages to using G10-FR4 Machining Materials. Most of all having high structural strength but also excellent Electrically Insulating properties.

 Turning Phenolic Machined Parts

Most noteworthy, raw Materials are available in standard sheets & rod sizes.

Finally, a couple of important factors. Firstly, Sheet thickness ranges from 0.8mm to 50mm.

Sentinel Industrial Plastics Bespoke Parts

All phenolic Machined Parts Manufactured by Sentinel Plastics Ltd are customer specific Bespoke Plastic cutting Parts. Either working from Prototypes, drawings, making a One off or hundreds of Parts. Sentinel Plastics has flexibility to meet most requirements.

As well, the Material is nearly immune to shrinkage, holding its form factor and dimensional stability at temperatures as high as 285° F. This property makes it ideal for use in electronic equipment with Components that generate excessive heat. Should it combust at higher temperatures, the bromine added during the Manufacturing process renders it self-extinguishing, another important factor for making its use in aerospace Engineering so prominent.

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Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated
    • Nylon Plastic Machining
    • PEEK Plastic Machining
    • PETG Engineering Plastic
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic Machining
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated
    • PTFE plastic Machining
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order
    • PVDF machined
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric – Tufnol Parts

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Tufnol CNC Machined @ Sentinel Plastics Ltd

Tufnol CNC Machined

Tufnol CNC Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

Significantly, to begin with, Sentinel is well known for being both, Tufnol CNC Machined Phenolic Epoxy Machining Specialists, as well as an unsurpassed Experience in all other Engineering Plastic Materials. Thus, Arguably, the highest Quality Machinists in this field.  Certainly, the Machined Parts, from Sentinels Milling and Turning sections, are the envy of its competitors. So, see for yourself. The image is a great example of what can be achieved. Thus, when you have the Experience in CNC Machining Tufnol type Materials.

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Importantly, this Part is destined for usage in the Engineering electrical power sector. Ultimately, this is where the largest demand for Sentinel’s Quality Machined Parts is required.

CNC MIlled SRBF Tufnol

 

Tufnol CNC Machining Specialists

So, it is worth noting, Tufnol phenolic cotton Materials are the workhorse grades for electrical and general mechanical applications. Furthermore, they are strong and tough with very good wear resistance and they are easy to Machine into finished Components.

Certainly, available are Tufnol Sheets with cotton fabric reinforcements. Thus, ranging from fine weave to coarse. Hence, in general, the medium to coarse wave grades is used for larger and more rugged Components, requiring good all-round strength and toughness. Similarly, the finer Tufnol fabric grades are chosen for their superior finish, higher dimensional stability and improved strength in thin sections.

Please note, the electrical properties tend to be superior in the finer weave grades, but the range includes a medium fabric weave. Hence, it has, enhanced electrical properties, suitable for electromechanical application. Indeed, two of the most widely used Tufnol cotton fabric grades are, Carp Brand and Whale Brand.

Industrial Plastics - 6F/45 Tufnol Materials

Experienced Tufnol Parts Machining

Above all, the Company has vast Experience. Especially, in Tufnol CNC Machined laminated Plastics and resin bonded Materials.
Moreover, our technical capability combines, high performance up-to-date CNC equipment, with an unmatched depth of Experience. Certainly, in Machining laminated Plastics and resin bonded Materials and other Engineering Plastics.

Most importantly, the Materials in Tufnol, thus, CNC Machined into Components, are used in a huge range of applications. Such as, oil platforms to super cars, large electrical Machines to medical instruments. Also, for critical Parts in many of the world’s best-known aircraft.

With a wide choice of equipment, including both CNC and conventional Machines, Sentinel Manufacture high or low volume batches. Which, importantly, are only made to order. Always, using the most cost-effective techniques.

Tufnol CNC Machined Phenolic grades available:

SYNTHETIC RESIN BONDED PAPER TO BSEN60893 (BS2572).

Firstly, Phenolic Paper Grades.

  • 3-4-PFCP207 (P1)
  • 3-4-PFCP201 (P1)
  • 3-4-PFCP202 (P2)
  • 3-4-PFCP203 (P2/1)
  • 3-4-PFCP206 (P3)

SYNTHETIC RESIN BONDED FABRIC TO BSEN60893 (BS2572).

Secondly, Phenolic Cotton Grades.

  • 3-4-PFCC305 (F1)
  • 3-4-PFCC204 (F5)
  • 3-4-PFCC203 (F2)
  • 3-4-PFCC203 (F4 or F2/1)

SYNTHETIC RESIN BONDED Epoxy Glass TO BSEN60893 (BS3953).

Also, Epoxy Glass.

  • 3-2-EPGC201 (EP3)
  • 3-2-EPGC202 (EP4)
  • 3-2-EPGC203 (EP3 & EP5)
  • 3-2-EPGC203 (EP5 & EP7)

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 Tufnol Milling & Tufnol Routing & Tufnol Turning & Materials 

Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
    • ABS Plastic Machined & Fabricated
    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
    • Acrylic Perspex Plastic sheet machining & fabricated
    • Nylon Plastic Machining
    • PEEK Plastic Machining
    • PETG Engineering Plastic
    • Polycarbonate Lexan Makrolon Fabricated
    • Polyethylene LDPE HDPE UHMW Plastic Machining
    • Polypropylene CNC Machined & Fabricated
    • PTFE plastic Machining
    • PVC Sheet Fabricated to Order
    • PVDF machined
    • Ultem Parts Manufacturing.
  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric

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Tufnol 6F45 Machined Parts to Customer Specification

Plastic Machining  |  Milling  |  Routing  |  Turning  |  Fabrication

Firstly, 6F/45 is a Cotton fabric-based Epoxy laminate. At Sentinel, we are Tufnol Machining specialists. Moreover, machining Tufnol 6F45 regularly. A Fine weave cotton/Epoxy resin laminated Plastic (SRBF – Synthetic Resin Bonded Fabric) 

To begin, some general information can be found, from ® Tufnol. Most notably, information about synthetic resin bonded fabrics for Engineering applications and Machined Components.

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Tufnol CNC Machined Parts

 

Tufnol is a Trade Name – Of which, 6F45 is Just one Type

Most noteworthy, ® Tufnol 6F45 Epoxy cotton grade has a unique combination of properties. Hence, making it particularly useful for applications requiring extra performance.  Especially relevant, is the good all-round performance, good dimensional stability and outstanding machinability. Finally, its principal features are its excellent electrical properties,

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Further, ® Tufnol 6F45 is made with a specially modified Epoxy resin. Thus, gives a high Insulation resistance and electric strength. But also, exceptional resistance to surface electrical tracking. Also, first class electrical properties, which, when combined with the excellent wear resistance, of fine weave cotton, provide, a combination of properties not found in other grades.

Most notably, grade ® Tufnol 6F45 is mechanically strong. And, resistant to a wide range of chemicals.  Furthermore, it has low water absorption and good dimensional stability. Resulting in, a fine tolerance and a superb, Machined finish to Materials, such as 6F45.

Certainly, virtually all laminated Engineering Industrial Plastics Materials can be Machined and Fabricated at Sentinel Plastics.
We are a Company offering our customers a wealth of knowledge. Thus, covering the huge range of Engineering Industrial Plastic Materials. Available in, Sheet, rod, Fabricated and Machined form.

Impressively, Sentinel has Five Engineering Industrial Plastics CNC Routing Machines. All of which, can produce any cut shape. From the extensive range of Industrial Plastics available in today’s market.  Visit our Engineering Materials Page.

Tufnol 6F45 Machining Specialists

With Tufnol, phenolic cotton Materials are the workhorse grades for general mechanical applications. Further, they are strong and tough with very good wear resistance. Also, easy to Machine into finished Components.

Tufnol Sheets are available with cotton fabric reinforcements. These, range from fine weave to coarse. In general, the medium to coarse weave grades are used for larger and more rugged Components, Thus, requiring good all-round strength and toughness. Similarly, the finer Tufnol fabric grades are chosen for their superior finish, higher dimensional stability and improved strength in thin sections.

Also notable, the electrical properties also tend to be superior in the finer weave grades. But, the range includes a medium fabric weave, with enhanced electrical properties, suitable for electromechanical application. Notably, the two most widely used Tufnol cotton fabric grades are: Carp Brand and Whale Brand.

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GPO Materials

GPO3 Machining (Delmat, PGM, Polyester Glass)

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

The Home of Plastic Machining UK

Certainly, Sentinel is a recognised Quality GPO3 Machining Parts supplier since inception in 1989. Hence, the Company is at the forefront of Industrial Engineering Plastic Machining and Fabrication in the UK. Most noteworthy, is its long history of supplying Plastic Parts to industry. Importantly, the Company has accrued invaluable information as to the Service required for modern day requirements. Certainly, a key Component of the Companies sustained success story is, its flexibility. Able to meet client requirements, and in that process move with the latest processes and advanced its technical ability.

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Machining Specialists - Polyester glass machining; GPO Parts Machined

GPO or PGM Insulation Machining Specialists

GPO Machined & Fabricated Parts

Firstly, the makeup of GPO3 Machining Materials is a blend of Fiberglass with a polyester resin. Therefore, the result of this blend is a Material that offers excellent ark and track resistance. The commonly known GPO3 is one of the most popular grades of GPO. This is a popular grade, specified by many Technical departments, mainly due to its high temperature Insulation capabilities. As a result of being the most economic choice of GPO Material, it is also noteworthy for being a Material which can be easily Machined to Bespoke applications.

Polyester glass machining; GPO Parts Machined

Some examples of what GPO3 Materials are widely used to Manufacture are Insulating supports, high voltage Insulation, bus bar supports and mounting panels in electrical apparatus are just some examples.

Based on the needs of its application GPO comes in several grades. GPO1, Gpo2 & GPO3.

Another important factor is GPO3 has a thermal index of 120°C electrical and 155°C mechanical.

So, there are many advantages to using GPO3 Machining Materials. Most of all having high structural strength but also excellent Electrically Insulating properties.

Most noteworthy, raw GPO3 Materials are available in standard sheets & rod sizes. But it is also available in a varying catalogued selection of channels & angles.

Finally, a couple of important factors. Firstly, Sheet thickness ranges from 0.8mm to 50mm. Secondly Red and White are the standard colours.

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Sentinel, Top Amongst Plastic Machining Companies

Sentinel Plastics is one of the few, long standing, trusted Plastic Machining Companies. The Company has been CNC Machining and fabricating all types of Industrial Plastic since its inception in 1989. Whether your requirement is one off or high batch work. Through continued investment, the capacity available is ever increasing, meaning lead times are always kept to a minimum. We consider ourselves, but most importantly our customers consider us, the best amongst Plastic Machining Companies.

GPO3 Machining Short Lead Times

Notably, offering quick turnaround times combined with fast quotes, which are in the main supplied with in a day or so. This is just one of many reasons why, many customers constantly return to Sentinel for all their Plastics Machining Companies CNC and Fabricated Parts requirements. Sentinel has trained many of its CNC Programming staff in house which gives a better focus and knowledge on the special requirements of each individual type of Industrial Plastics. With a low turnover of staff, a high depth of knowledge is maintained throughout the whole Manufacturing process.

A Passion for Quality GPO3 Machining

Noteworthy, As Plastics Machining Companies go Sentinel is a leading force in the UK’s GPO3 CNC Machining and Plastic Fabrication industry, through the highest industry and Quality standards and the way in which we strive for customer excellence. We consistently deliver outstanding CNC Machining and Component Fabrication of Industrial Plastics, ensuring our customers have a trustworthy, predictable, world class supply chain to enhance their competitive advantage.

For sure, excelling in the eyes of our customers. Thus, always seeking to understand their requirements and providing innovative, flexible and on-time solutions. Hence, our reputation, Experience, knowledge in Plastic Materials and Machining techniques, guarantee consistently first-class Components.

It can be said, Sentinel is a Plastics Company with a Passion for Quality. Always, striving for continuous Quality improvements. Thus, using innovation with every product and process. Hence, A commitment we make to our customers and at the heart of everything we do.

Ideally Located to Supply GPO3 CNC Machining Requirements

Significantly, Sentinel is strategically positioned in the heart of the West Midlands. Certainly, a valuable position for a business that supplies Companies all over the UK and Europe. Markedly, Sentinel has clients in China and the USA as well as in the local vicinity.

Thus, having an already large client base, among whom it can boast many long-term blue-chip clienteles. Hence, the Company is currently attracting large amounts of extra business. In the main, mostly through reputation, but also, due to a very active and successful marketing team.

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Further, Plastic Materials Machined

  • Engineering Plastics Materials Machined and Fabricated.
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    • Acetal plastic cnc machined
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Industrial Plastic Materials

Industrial Plastic Materials

Plastic Machining | Milling | Routing | Turning | Fabrication

Firstly, and importantly, Sentinel leads the way in its variety of Parts Machined in Industrial Plastic Materials.

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Industrial Plastics Laminates and Composites GPO3 Machining-Material -Industrial Plastic materials

Polyester Glass Material (PGM) Glastic ® Delmat ® Durapol ® Tufnol ® GPO

Noteworthy, extensively used for busbar supports, switchgear barriers and transformer spacers. Certainly, Industrial Plastic Thermoset Sheet, angles and channels have excellent electrical and mechanical properties.

Densified Wood Permali ® Lignostone ® 

Also available, Laminated Densified wood has good electrical Insulation and resistance to abrasion and wear.

SRBP – Phenolic Paper

Extremely popular, a Range of grades from Industrial Plastics Commercial Paper BS2572/P1 to high electrical grade paper BSEN60893-3-4-PFCP206.

SRBF – Phenolic Fabric

Also, for extra strength, A Range of grades from Commercial fabric BS2572/F2 to high electrical and mechanical grade fabric BSEN60893-3-4-PFCC305

Industrial Plastics Laminates
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Engraving Laminates

Also available, Industrial Plastic engraving materials. Moreover, in a range of 2 or 3 ply laminates in many different colours

SINDANYO

Noteworthy, preferred Material for operating at elevated temperatures. Furthermore, offering thermal Insulation performance and outstanding electrical properties.

More Industrial Composite Plastic Materials – Glass Based Laminates (G10, FR4, G11)

Epoxy Glass Laminates – A Range of Industrial Plastics grades including G10, FR4 and G11

10G/40: A popular Epoxy Glass laminate with extremely high mechanical and electrical strength. Furthermore, it has Good dielectric properties under dry and humid conditions. Excellent rigidity and dimensional stability. Suitable for use at Class B (130°C) temperatures. In addition, meets requirements of BSEN60893-3-2 EPGC201 (BS3593 EP3 & NEMA G10).

FR4: Also, an Industrial Plastic Material, Epoxy Glass laminate based on a medium weave Glass cloth. Having excellent mechanical and flame-resistant properties. For applications up to 130°C (Class B). Also meets requirements of BS3953 EP4 and NEMA FR4, NEMA G10.  (Industrial Plastics Laminates).

EP7: Another Epoxy Glass laminate based on a medium weave Glass cloth. Also having excellent electrical, mechanical and thermal properties (Class F, 155°C) when compared to conventional laminates. Also meets requirements of BSEN60893-3-2 EPGC203.

10G/50: This is a Silicone Glass grade with high temperature resistance. As a result, has excellent dielectric properties and low loss tangent.

6G/92: Finally, this Is a Polyimide Glass suitable for temperatures up to 260°C continuously and 300°C intermittently. Furthermore, it has excellent electrical and mechanical properties, flexural strength, rigidity and dimensional stability.  Also meets requirements of BS EN 60893-3-7 PI GC 301 (AFS1386).

GPO3 Machining-Industrial Plastics Material

So,  GPO3 Engineering Industrial Plastics Material is a blend of Fiberglass with a polyester resin. Hence the result is Materials that offer excellent ark and track resistance. In addition, various grades of GPO Materials are available in Sheet, rod, tube and shape forms. Also, a particularly popular grade of GPO is GPO3. Perhaps the reason why many Technical departments specify this grade due to its high temperature Insulation capabilities.

Especially relevant, based on the needs of its application, GPO comes in several grades. Also, they are available in Sheet, rod, tube and shapes. Plastic Machining and Plastic CNC G10 Machining also Machining Services.

Hence there are many advantages to using GPO3 Machining Industrial Plastics Material. Most noteworthy being that is highly flame resistant. But also having excellent Electrically Insulating properties with very High strength.

Finally, and importantly, it is also available in a varying catalogued selection of channels & angles.

Sentinel Industrial Plastics Bespoke Parts

All Industrial Plastic Material Machined Parts Manufactured by Sentinel Plastics Ltd, are, customer specific, Bespoke Parts. Thus either, working from Prototypes, drawings, making a One off or hundreds of Parts. Sentinel Plastics has flexibility to meet most requirements.

As well, the Material is nearly immune to shrinkage, holding its form factor and dimensional stability at temperatures as high as 285° F. This property makes it ideal for use in electronic equipment with Components that generate excessive heat. Should it combust at higher temperatures, the bromine added during the Manufacturing process renders it self-extinguishing, another important factor for making its use in aerospace Engineering so prominent.

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Further, For More in depth information, Follow the Quick Links below.

  • Visit Sentinel Plastics Home Page for Plastic machining UK.
  • Who are Sentinel Plastics?
  • See Plastic Component CNC Milled Machining.
  • Read about Turning Plastic Rod and Tube.
  • Cutting Plastic Sheet on CNC Routing machines.
  • Parts Manufactured by Plastic Fabrication methods.
  • Read in depth about our Plastic machining company facilities.
  • Find out about how plastic engineering takes place.
  • How do we machine plastics? See our Guide.
  • Experienced in Plastics
  • Custom Plastic Component Parts
  • CNC Cutting Plastic Rigid Sheet Material
  • Bespoke Fabricated Plastic Sheets
  • Subassembly and Finishing Plastics
  • See what we do!
  • How To CNC Machine Plastic
  • Quality Parts Supplier
  • Industries Using Our Plastic Manufacturing Services

Plastic Materials Machined

  •  Experienced Industrial Plastic cnc machining
    • Micam EM42 Epoxy Laminate Manufactured Parts
    • Epoxy Glass Laminate CNC
    • GPO PGM Polyesterglass Component Parts
    • Tufnol Materials laminated Paper/Fabric

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