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GLASS FIBER AND APPLICATIONS IN PRODUCTION

What is fiberglass?

Fiberglass is a material produced by the method of drawing fibers from solid glass in the form of heat and pulling them into fibers, the glass loses its hardness and brittleness. After being drawn into fibers, fiberglass has the same strength as steel fibers of the same size. Fiberglass is also known as ERP material, which is a combination of composite materials and fiberglass. It is a type of composite made from thermosetting resin components with glass fiber reinforcement.

OUTSTANDING FEATURES OF FIBERGLASS COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Advantage Disadvantages
– Low density, high mechanical strength, good rigidity and tensile strength

– Good insulation and heat insulation, not affected by the external environment

– High chemical and alkali resistance, low maintenance cost

– Low investment cost for production equipment

– The product’s shelf life is longer than products made from metal and wood.

 – Difficult to recycle when damaged or waste during the production process

– High cost of raw materials, time consuming processing method

– The process of analyzing the mechanical and physical properties of complex specimens

– The quality of materials depends largely on the skills and expertise of the workers.

Fiberglass manufacturing process

After being melted, the glass will flow into the furnace, the bottom of the furnace is attached with a spinning die. These spinning dies have small holes for the melted glass to enter and move to a high-temperature resistant shaft where high-pressure water jets blow into the glass fibers and pull them into thin fibers. These fibers, under the influence of pressure, are broken into short pieces and coated with lubricant during the production process and then rolled into cooling drums, which is called the liquid glass production process.

Applications of fiberglass

Production of plastic roofing sheets 

Skylight panels are made from a mixture of fiberglass and composite plastic with a solid structure and good weather resistance. Using skylight panels made of composite materials combined with fiberglass helps to get light effectively, reducing the weight of beams and columns when roofing compared to tempered glass. At the same time, it still meets the need for effective lighting.

In weaving

Thanks to its acid-resistant, heat-resistant and fire-resistant properties, fiberglass is also used in weaving fabrics, making packaging, filters in chemical plants, etc. Fabrics woven from fiberglass are very easy to clean, hygienic, and effectively limit dirt adhesion.

In the production of construction materials

In addition to being an extremely important raw material in the production of high-quality translucent roofing sheets, fiberglass is also used as a material in the construction field: insulation panels, waterproof fabrics, soundproof pads, plastic doors, etc.

Application of fiberglass in swimming pool equipment

Swimming pool water always contains chlorine, which can corrode and rust equipment. Therefore, the use of fiberglass to reinforce the shell of the equipment is essential. The surface of the equipment is made of fiberglass, which is also very easy to clean and maintain periodically, ensuring that the water environment and equipment in the swimming pool are always in the best condition.

Application of glass fiber in the production of electronic components
Thanks to its durability, transparency, and good reflectivity, fiberglass is often used in the production of electronic components. In particular, fiberglass is also used in the field of equipment and wire manufacturing to help transmit cable information, Internet, telephone, etc. Thanks to its ability to transmit large amounts of content and information without causing electromagnetic interference, it is also quite cheap, helping to significantly reduce production and operating costs compared to other materials. In addition, fiberglass is also widely used in other manufacturing fields such as electronics, industry, etc. to effectively serve the activities of users.

With the information mentioned in the article, you must have understood more clearly what fiberglass is as well as the properties and applications of this material. Fiberglass has many advantages so it is applied in many areas of life and production, the most common of which are panels. plastic sheet for light. If you are interested in learning about fiberglass products, please contact us immediately at hotline 0986 306 052 for fastest advice.