Fiberglass

Fiberglass

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

Industry: Manufacturing

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Fiberglass

Isophthalic

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A polyester resin based on isophthalic acid, generally higher in properties than a general purpose or orthothatic polyester resin.

Good side

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The side of a moulding in contact with a mould surface.

Vacuum bag moulding

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Process for eliminating voids and forcing out entrapped air and excess resin from lay ups by drawing a vacuum from a plastic film which blankets a laminate.

Thixotropic index (TI)

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A measure of thixotropy using a Brookfield Viscometer. The low speed viscosity divided by the high speed viscosity.

Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

One of two generally used initiators for curing polyester resin. BPO is used with aniline accelerators or where heat is used to cure the resin.

A fibreglass reinforcement consisting short strands of fibre arranged in a random pattern and held together with a binder. Mat is generally used in rolls consisting of 3/4 oz/ft2 material to 2 oz/ft2 ...