Chopped Strand Mat
Chopped Strand Mat (CSM) is a popular form of fiberglass matting used extensively in the composites industry. Comprising randomly oriented strands held together by a binder, CSM offers consistent thickness and easy handling. It is primarily employed in hand lay-up processes for the manufacture of boats, vehicles, and swimming pools owing to its excellent resin absorption and adaptability to complex shapes.
Cloth
Fiberglass Cloth consists of woven strands of fiberglass and is revered for its strength and flexibility. Unlike Chopped Strand Mat, its weaving pattern lends it a bidirectional strength that is useful in applications requiring superior structural integrity such as in aircraft, automotive bodies, and sporting goods. It also provides a smoother finish, making it ideal for high-quality visible components.
Combo Mat
Combo Mat combines a layer of Chopped Strand Mat with Woven Roving to offer a hybrid solution that leverages the benefits of both materials. This material is commonly used in the production of large composite structures such as boat hulls and industrial tanks, where both high strength and good build thickness are needed without multiple layers.
Core Mat
Core Mat is a thickened form of fiberglass mat designed to provide bulk and enhance the laminate stiffness with minimal weight addition. Its applications include boat hulls, automotive panels, and other industrial structures where thickness is needed but without considerable weight increase. It excels in providing dimensional stability and insulation properties as well.
Fiberglass Tape
Fiberglass Tape is a narrow, woven strip of fiberglass, typically used for reinforcing seams and corners in composite constructions. It is widely utilized in pipe wrapping, sail repair, and in any application where localized reinforcement is required. Its high tensile strength makes it ideal for targeted reinforcement in both industrial and recreational applications.
Honeycomb Structural Sheets
Honeycomb Structural Sheets consist of a honeycomb-shaped core material sandwiched between layers of fiberglass mat. This configuration offers exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and is extensively used in aerospace and automotive sectors, particularly in areas subjected to high mechanical stress but where weight conservation is crucial.
Mosaics
Fiberglass Mosaics are small, precut pieces of fiberglass fabrics used predominantly in artistic and decorative applications. They are suitable for crafting intricate designs and patterns in the production of decorative panels, mural artworks, and detailed composite repairs, combining aesthetics with the functionality of fiberglass.
Surface Tissue
Surface Tissue is a thin layer of finely stranded fiberglass that is primarily used to provide a smooth, high-quality finish to a fiberglass surface. It is perfect for applications in which the appearance of the product is as important as its functionality, such as in bathroom fixtures, automotive parts, and watercraft exteriors, ensuring a surface free from glass fibers.
Woven Roving
Woven Roving is made of heavier strands of fiberglass woven into a fabric. It is used for its high strength properties and is mostly implemented in heavy-duty applications such as boat hulls, vehicle bodies, and industrial containers. Woven Roving is compatible with most resin systems, making it a versatile option for structural reinforcements.