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What is Paper Micarta, Linen Micarta, Canvas Micarta and what's the difference between them with G10?
Micarta is a brand name for composites of linen, canvas, paper, fiberglass, carbon fiber or other fabric in a thermosetting plastic.
It was originally used in electrical anddecorative applications. Micarta was developedby George Westinghouse at least asearly as
1910 using phenolic resins invented by Leo Baekeland.
It was originally used in electrical anddecorative applications. Micarta was developedby George Westinghouse at least asearly as
1910 using phenolic resins invented by Leo Baekeland.
The physical difference between the them is the material used as the substrate. Micarta employs paper, linen, canvas or burlap.
G-10 uses fiberglass
They are all very popular synthetic materials used in knife handles and industrial laminates. They're produced by applying heat
and pressure to layers of fibrous "substrate" materials which are impregnated with epoxy or Phenolic resin. Both are tough and
moisture-resistant.
and pressure to layers of fibrous "substrate" materials which are impregnated with epoxy or Phenolic resin. Both are tough and
moisture-resistant.
Here is some comparisons of key factors as handle between them.
Weight: G10>Canvas and Linen Micarta> Paper Micarta
Strength: G10>Canvas Micarta>Linen Micarta>Paper Micarta
Texture Roughness: Canvas Micarta>Linen Micarta>G10>Paper Micarta
To learn more information about the Micarta and G10 just feel free to contact us by sales@sports-materials.com
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