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What is the difference between PFCP201 (phenolic laminated cardboard) and GPO3 (unsaturated resin laminated sheet)?

Dec 09, 2025

The differences in core parameters between PFCP201 (phenolic laminated cardboard) and GPO3 (unsaturated resin laminated sheet) are concentrated in four dimensions: substrate composition, heat resistance, electrical stability, and water absorption. The specific comparison of core parameters and key differences are as follows:

1, Comparison Table of Core Parameters

Parameter category comparison item

PFCP201                               GPO3
Basic properties: The substrate consists of cellulose fiber paper, phenolic resin, alkali free glass fiber felt, and unsaturated polyester paste
Density (g/cm ³) 1.30~1.45 1.90~2.05
Temperature index (℃) 120 155
Mechanical properties: Vertical layer bending strength (MPa) ≥ 135 ≥ 180
Compressive strength (MPa) ≥ 3000 (vertical layer direction) ≥ 300 (vertical layer direction)
Impact strength (KJ/m ²) - ≥ 60
Electrical performance: Arc resistance (sec) - ≥ 180
Tracking resistance index (V) - ≥ 600
Volume resistivity (Ω. m) - ≥ 1.0 × 10 ¹⁰
Parallel layer breakdown voltage (KV/25mm) - ≥ 80
Physical properties: High water absorption rate (1mm thickness ≤ 450mg), extremely low (≤ 0.5%)
Flame retardant rating - UL 94 V-0 grade

2, Summary of Key Differences

1. Substrate and basic performance: PFCP201 uses paper as the substrate, with lower density and better cost; GPO3 is based on glass fiber, with higher density and more stable structure, suitable for high demand scenarios.


2. Heat resistance and environmental adaptability: The heat resistance level of GPO3 (155 ℃) is much higher than that of PFCP201 (120 ℃), and it can work stably in the range of -273 ℃ to 155 ℃, with stronger resistance to thermal shock; PFCP201 is only suitable for medium to low temperature environments.


3. Electrical stability: The arc resistance, electrical trace resistance, and volume resistivity of GPO3 are significantly better than PFCP201, and the electrical performance degradation is minimal in high humidity environments; PFCP201 has weak electrical performance under normal humidity and low insulation resistance after immersion in water.


4. Water absorption and durability: GPO3 has an extremely low water absorption rate (≤ 0.5%) and strong moisture and corrosion resistance; PFCP201 has high water absorption (up to 450mg in 1mm thickness), and long-term humid environments can easily affect its performance, making it more suitable for dry or oil immersed scenarios.


5. Mechanical strength emphasis: PFCP201 has extremely high vertical layer compression strength (≥ 3000MPa) and outstanding compressive strength; GPO3 has better bending strength and impact strength, and stronger resistance to fracture and impact.

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