Properties of Fiberglass Fabrics
CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Fiberglass textile fabrics will not rot, mildew or deteriorate, They resist most acids with the exceptions of hydroflouric acid and phosphoric acid.
DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
Fiberglass fabrics will not stretch or shrink.nominal elongationat break is 3-4%The average linear thermal expansion coefficient of “E” glass is 5.4 by 10-6 cm/cm/’C
GOOD THERMAL PROPERTIES
Fiberglass fabrics have a low coefficient of thermal expansion and relitively high thermal conductivity.Glass fabrics will dissipate heat more rapidly than asbestos or organic fibers.
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH
Fiberglass yarn has a high Strength to weight ratio.Fiberglass yarn is twice as strong as steel wire.
HIGH THERMAL ENDURANCE
Fiberglass cannot burn and are basically unaffected curing temperatures used industrial prcessing. Fiberglass will retain approximately 50% of it’s strength at 700’F and as much as 25% at 1000’F
LOW MOISTURE ABSORPTION
Fiberglass yarn has extremely low moisture absorption.
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
High dielectrical strength and relitively low dielectrical constants make fiberglass fabrics outstanding for electrical insulation purposes.
PRODUCT VERSATILITY
The wide range of filaments fiberglass yarns,yarn sizes, weave types, finishes,make fiberglass fabrics available for a broad range of industrial end uses
COST EFFECTIVE
Fiberglass fabrics offer cost advantages compared to other synthetic and natural fiber fabrics.