Bakelite is a versatile and economical grade of hard wearing plastic that is used in a variety of areas. Typical uses include the manufacture of wear plates, electrical insulation pads, bushes, bolt sleeves, saw guides, rollers and conveyor wheels. It machines well and can be accurately cut and drilled. This particular type of Bakelite is manufactured from thermosetting phenol formaldehyde resin reinforced with layers of fabric. It comes with good heat resistance, electrical insulation properties and the ability to withstand abrasion.