UL94 V-0 Plastic for Electronics Housings
Every electronics enclosure sold into regulated markets must pass a flammability gate, and UL94 V-0 is the most common pass line. But V-0 is only half the story: the rating is thickness-dependent, and the same material family changes price and mechanics as the flame-retardant package is added.
Sourcing starts with the standard your product must meet, then the wall thickness you can afford to mold.
What to Check Before Sourcing V-0 Enclosure Resin
- The V-0 rating AND the wall thickness at which it is certified ― thinner walls may drop the class.
- Whether 5VA/5VB (burn-through) is required by your product standard.
- Mechanical balance: FR packages can reduce impact ― verify Izod at your operating temperature.
- HDT if the enclosure sits near heat sources (transformers, LED drivers).
- Material family trade-offs: PC for toughness, PC/ABS for cost balance, reinforced PET/PA66 for heat + stiffness + FR in one grade.
Selection Logic in 30 Seconds
FAQ
Q1: What does “V-0 at 1.0 mm” mean?
A1: The material holds UL94 V-0 only down to that wall thickness ― design thinner and you must re-certify or change grade.
Q2: 5VA vs V-0?
A2: 5VA is a stricter burn-through test used for high-risk industrial housings.
Q3: Grade not listed below?
A3: We update our FR portfolio continuously ― send your standard, thickness and budget.
UL94 V-0 Plastic for Electronics Housings
| Brand | Grade | Applications |
|---|---|---|
| SABIC | 945 PC | E&E enclosures and precision parts (V-0 @1.0 mm) |
| SABIC | C2950 PC/ABS | E&E equipment housings, IT devices, automotive interior structural parts (V-0 @1.49 mm, 5VB @2.48 mm) |
| Covestro | FR3002 PC/ABS | E&E housings, thin-wall enclosures (V-0 @1.0 mm, 5VB @1.8 mm) |
| Celanese | FR530 BK507 PET | Electrical/electronic structural parts, automotive components (V-0 @0.35 mm, 5VA @1.5 mm) |
| BASF | A3UG5 PA66 | Electrical insulating structural parts (25% glass-filled FR PA66) |
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