What material is bakelite parts made of? Bakelite parts are named bakelite and chemical name phenolic resin. It has high mechanical strength, good insulation, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance, so it is widely used in various electrical appliances manufacturing materials, such as switches, motor housings, kitchen utensils handle, etc.

　　Bakelite parts are characterized by insulation, high-temperature resistance, non-water absorption, and high strength, so they are mostly used on electrical appliances. As wood has good insulation and plasticity, it is called bakelite. Bakelite is made of powdered phenolic resin, mixed with sawdust, asbestos or pottery clay, and thermoset molded with mold at high temperature. Among them, phenolic resin is a kind of human synthetic resin.