ITW FORMEX GK-17BK

ITW FORMEX GK-17BK is a polypropylene (PP) roll featuring UL 94 V-0 flammability rating, low water absorption, high temperature resistance and high voltage resistance. It complies with multiple safety and environmental certifications.
GK-17BK is a polypropylene (PP) roll with UL 94 V-0 flammability rating, available in black and white. It has a thickness of 0.43 mm and a width of 610 mm. With extremely low water absorption (approx. 0.06%), it ensures printed patterns and texts are not easy to fall off. It can withstand temperatures up to 115 ℃ and voltages up to 20292 V, providing excellent electrical insulation performan

Color: Black / White
Material: Polypropylene (PP)
Thickness: 0.43 mm
Width: 610 mm
Flammability Rating: UL 94 V-0
High Temperature Resistance: 115 ℃
Voltage Resistance: 20292 V
Water Absorption: Approx. 0.06%

ITW FORMEX GK-17BK Technical Data Sheet

Item No.	FORMEX GK-17BK	Test Method
Color	Black	/
Thickness(mm)	0.017±0.003	/
Thickness(inch)	0.43±0.08	/
Flammability	VTM-0	UL 94
Relative Temperature Index(Electrical)	115° C/ 239° F	UL 746B
Relative Temperature Index(Mechanical Without Impact)	115° C/ 239° F	UL 746B
High Current Arc Ignition - PLC	0	UL 746A
High Voltage Arc Tracking - PLC	0	UL 746A
Hot Wire Ignition - PLC	0	UL 746A
Comparative Tracking Index - PLC	0	ASTM D-3638
Tensile Yield - psi (Machine Direction)	4400	ASTM D-882 / ISO 527-1,-2
Tensile Yield - psi (Transverse Direction)	3200	ASTM D-882 / ISO 527-1,-2
Density - gm/cc	1.035	ASTM D-792 / ISO 1183-1, Method A
Oxygen Index - %	29	ASTM D-2863 / ISO 4589--1,-2
Water Absorption - % Change in weight	0.06%	ASTM D-570 / ISO 62, Method 4
Heat Deflection Temperature under load	121° C/ 250° F	ASTM D-648 0.45MPa / ISO 75-1,-2,Method B
Surface Energy - dynes/cm (as produced)	 50	ASTM D-2578
Comparative Tracking Index - volts	600	IEC 60112
Dielectric Breakdown - volts	20,292	ASTM D-149 / IEC 60243-1
Dielectric Strength - volts/mil	1,194	ASTM D-149 / IEC 60243-1
Volume Resistivity - ohm-cm	3.97 x 10^15	ASTM D-257 / IEC 62631-3-1
Dielectric Constant	1.9	ASTM D-150 / IEC 60250, 1MHz
Dissipation Factor	0.0023	ASTM D-150 / IEC 60250, 1MHz
Standard Configuration	roll	/
Core ID(mm)	152	/
Core ID(inch)	6	/
Roll OD(mm) (approximate)	457	/
Roll OD(inch)	18	/
Roll Weight(ibs)	178	/
Roll Weight(kgs)	81	/
Length(feet)	1000	/
Length(m)	304.8	/
Width(mm)	610	/
Width(inch)	24	/

ITW FORMEX GK-17BK Features

High flammability rating: UL 94 V-0, excellent safety performance
Low water absorption: approx. 0.06% water absorption ensures adhesion of printed patterns
High temperature resistance: withstands high temperatures up to 115 ℃
High voltage resistance: withstands voltages up to 20292 V, stronger electrical insulation
Dual color options: black and white available
Environmental compliance: meets UL, CSA, IEC safety standards; RoHS, SGS/WEEE certified
Cost-effective: better cost performance compared with similar products

ITW FORMEX GK-17BK Applications

Electrical insulation: used for electrical insulation in new energy vehicles, photovoltaic/energy storage, power electronics, consumer electronics, home appliances and medical equipment.
Cable/airflow management: used for wire/cable management and airflow guidance in data center control rooms.
Electrical isolation: used as isolation barriers for high-voltage electrical areas between PCBs or between PCBs and metal enclosures.