Vulcanized Fiber sheet is impervious to most organic solvents, oils, and petroleum derivatives. This makes it an excellent choice for use in oil. Like wood, to which it is related, VF will absorb water, but will not delaminate in its presence. It will tend to "breath" or adjust its moisture content as the ambient moisture level changes.
Features
Vulcanized fiber sheet offers flexibility, impact resistance, high tear strength and a smooth, abrasion resistant surface. It can be machined, punched, slit,threaded, formed, molded and wound into tubes for literally countless applications. It provides excellent electrical insulation values, and is arc and track resistant. Even though composed of cotton and wood pulp, standard VF can be used at operating temperatures of 110C-120C and has a flame resistance rating of U.L. 94HB. The use of additives and/or coatings can provide a rating of 94VO, and laminating to polyester film will bring the U.L. thermal rating up to 130C.
