Phenolic Resin cloth Borad

[Fidelity 26]

Where can i get small qantitys of this in the uk.The trade name is Tufnol.Is was used in the 1940s up to 62 by Frank Hornby for isolateing the live rails of the track from the metal base.
I beleave that there is a modern eqivelant plastic borad but this isnt acceptable for me.

[Yorkie]

Tufnol sheet comes in three types – ‘Kite’ (high electrical sheet), ‘Whale’ (mechanical sheet) and IP/13, (general purpose). You don’t say what size or thickness you require and it may be that other (perhaps cheaper) products will achieve the same aim. If it's for model train purposes, it will be at low voltage with low current, so the insulating properties won't be very demanding and any of these grades would suffice, but on the other hand, although Tufnol is expensive, if you are trying to replicate what Horby did in yesteryear, I guess you won't need very much.

I'm sure that this firm will have what you need - if you go to the link you can look up your requirements, check the price and if they have what you need, can place an order online:

http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/Tufnol_Sheet.html

(They sell a wide range of other materials in sheet, bar, tube etc).


Hope that helps.

[Fidelity 26]

1mm thick and possably 12" square.


David

[Yorkie]

1mm thick and possably 12" square.


David

300mm x 300mm x 1mm (12" x 12") sheet of 'Kite’ (high electrical sheet) would cost £2.52 inc VAT + £5.95 Delivery. You can order at this link:

http://www.directplasticsonline.co.uk/Tu.../Kite/1mm/

(Same postage for several sheets, so you might prefer to buy more than one sheet, or perhaps sheets of other thickness and still pay the same postage).

Hope that helps.

[Fidelity 26]

I have asked if i can have a sample to match up with what i have first .So will order when satisfied its the same or very similar.
Also i found 2 more places that do it .
Thanks David.