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Franklin Fibre-Lamitex Corporation's Lamitex

Grades for Rotor Vane & High P.V. Applications
GRADE

DESCRIPTION

GRADE

DESCRIPTION

EL-45

Very fine weave cotton fabric bonded with a high

temperature epoxy resin. Combines excellent mechanical
strength and low moisture absorption. Machines well to
close tolerance.

PG-50

Graphite fibre fabric with a high temperature phenolic

resin. It has excellent moisture resistance and physical
properties. This material has gained acceptance as an
asbestos replacement in high vacuum pumps.

PL-40M

Cotton fabric with a high temperature phenolic resin

containing molybdenum disulfide for better wear
performance. PL-40M works well in low duty applications
for compressors and vacuum pumps. Applications include
agricultural spreaders, liquid waste vacuum pumps and
dairy pumps.

EK-50

Aramid fibre composite fabric bonded with a high

temperature epoxy resin. EK-50 has tremendous strength
characteristics and excellent moisture resistance. This
material performs well in lubricated air motors.

MK-50

PL-60

Very fine weave bleached cotton fabric with a high

temperature phenolic resin. This material offers a high
degree of resin impregnation which provides excellent
dimensional stability. PL-60 is specifically recommended
for rotor vanes used in air motors, starter motors and
small air tools.

Aramid fibre composite fabric with a melamine resin. MK50 has excellent moisture resistance and chemical
resistance while maintaining dimensional stability.
Applications include rotor vanes for compressors and
vacuum pumps for industrial processing and liquefied gas
transfer.

PK-50N
PL-62

Fine weave cotton phenolic. Designed for better machining

characteristics than standard cotton phenolic material.
Lower cost material to the bleached linen PL-60. PL-62 is
a cost effective alternative to PL-60. Black in color ..

Aramid fibre composite fabric bonded with a high

temperature phenolic resin. PK-50N has excellent
mechanical strength at elevated temperatures in adverse
environments. Applications include rotor vanes for vacuum
pumps for the dairy, liquid waste, oil refining and mining
industries.

G-ll

Woven glass fabric with epoxy resin. G-ll has good

moisture and temperature resistance. Although slightly
abrasive, with the proper amount of lubrication G-ll can
perform well in high vacuum pumps.

General Physical Properties

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Our Experience and Fabricating Capabilities

Assure The Highest Quality Rotor Vanes
Customer Satisfaction Is Our First Priority
Quality Assurance is not just a "buzz word" around
Franklin Fibre-Lamitex Corporation. Statistical Process
Control (SPC) is performed at every stage of the
manufacturing process to assure that we deliver the
finest quality products to our customers with every
delivery.
We begin with a thorough inspection of incoming
materials to certify that compliance to our suppliers'
physical property specifications have been met. These
raw materials are then cut to tolerance on our CNC
Holzma saw to guarantee squareness and consistency of
product. Once the material is stripped to size, we use
our wet sander and double disc grinder to finish the
material. By grinding the surfaces we provide very fine
surface quality on the face of the vane. We can maintain
+/- .001" (.0254 mm) thickness tolerance on all of the
rotor vane material that we offer.

Large Volume Production Methods Utilized

The rotor vanes are then finished to customers' exact

specified tolerances utilizing our precision CNC Machining
Centers with specialized tools. Through Franklin's many
years experience machining tough materials for a wide
variety of rotor vane and other applications, we have
developed unique fabricating techniques that guarantee
finish tolerances to the required specifications.
We are also equipped to handle any finishing operation
that is required such as pre-lubrication, hot oil baking
and/or special deburring. No product leaves our location
until it has been inspected and approved to meet
customers' exact specifications, as well as Franklin's high
standard of quality. We can package vanes in sets and
offer a JIT program to assure that you have the rotor
vancs you need ... when you need them.

Adherence To Close Tolerance Requests

CNC Precision Machining

1-800-233-9739

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State-Of-The-Art Inspection Equipment

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Statistical Process Control [SPCJ Assures

Strict Adherence to Specified Tolerances
When you place an order with Franklin Fibre-Lamitex
Corporation we want you to be confident that your order will be
right the first time around. As depicted in the photograph to the
left, special equipment is used to simulate performance and wear
rate to assist in product specification.
The goal of Franklin is to provide our customers with the highest
precision rotor vanes available in the marketplace. We utilize SPC
methods throughout ,the entire manufacturing process because
every employee wants to assure that customers' demands are met
This garantees that the specified tolerances are adhered to and
that the product is "free of any defect". Every product undergoes
careful inspection before it leaves our plant.
The chart below is a typical SPC readout illustrating the low and
high tolerance of a specific part. Upon customer request, SPC
data is available on all the parts we manufacture. We welcome the
opportunity to work with you on your most demanding project.
Our technical service staff will help you every step of the way,
from concept to after delivery follow-up.

SPC Recording Part #82190

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FRANKLIN FIBRE-LAMITEX

CORPORATION

903 East 13th Street P.O. Box 1768 Wilmington, Delaware 19899 Telephone: 302-652-3621

1..800-233-9739

WebSite: www.franklinfibre.com

Fax: 302-571-9754

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