Bakelite
Classic phenolic laminate for electrical insulation
Bakelite is a paper-based phenolic laminate valued for electrical insulation, heat resistance, and dimensional stability. MK Industrial & Co.® supplies Bakelite sheets and rods across Bangalore and Karnataka.
About Bakelite
Bakelite is a paper-based phenolic laminate — one of the earliest engineered plastics — still specified today for its electrical insulation, heat resistance, dimensional stability, and machinability. It's fire retardant and holds up well under sustained mechanical and thermal stress.
MK Industrial & Co.® stocks Bakelite in Orange (natural phenolic color) and ESD-safe grade, in sheets and rods — available in standard dimensions and custom cut-to-size across Bangalore and Karnataka.
Bakelite is specified across circuit boards, electrical fixtures, switchgear, insulators, engineering prototypes, industrial piping and valves, conveyor chains, and even vintage radio/electronics restoration and musical instruments.
Key Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Density | 1.45 g/cm³ |
| Flexural Strength | ≥117.6 MPa |
| Tensile Strength | ≥90 MPa |
| Thermal Stability | 90–115°C |
| Bond Strength | 3136 N |
| Shock Strength | ≥15 kJ/m² |
| Dielectric Strength (transformer oil) | 16 MV/m |
| Surface Dielectric Breakdown | 14 kV |
* Values above are from our supplier technical data sheet for standard Bakelite sheet.
Available Grades
Typical Applications
MK Industrial & Co.®
Premium engineering polymers — sheets, rods & tubes — supplied and custom-cut across Karnataka & India since 2020.