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Fiberglass

The manufacturing of fiberglass or glass which has been extruded into extremely fine filaments frequently used in today high speed communications network.

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Fiberglass

Surfactant

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Chemicals used to modify or change the surface of a layer of resin or polymer. Usually used to form a film on a curing resin, producing a tack-free surface.

Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A parting film applied to a mould for part releasing.

Inhibitor

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

An additive to polyester resin or styrene used to slow the chemical reaction which leads to curing.

Microballoons

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Microscopic bubbles of glass, ceramic or phenolic, used as a filler or to create syntactic foam or putty mixtures.

Styrene monomer

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A component of polyester resin that provides crosslinking sites and reduces the polyester to a workable viscosity.

Continuous strand roving

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A bundle of glass filaments which are fed through a chopper gun in the spray up process.

Premix

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Reinforcing material mixed with resin, and usually with pigment, filler and catalyst, before placing in the mold.

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