Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) is a composite material consisting of an array of plastics (polymers) reinforced with glass-red three-dimensional materials. Variations in additive materials and polymers allow for the development of properties specifically tailored to the need without the incredible range of physical and mechanical properties of traditional materials such as wood, metal, and ceramics.
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic composites are strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, thermally conductive, non-conductive, RF-transparent and virtually maintenance-free. The properties of fiberglass make it suitable for a wide range of product applications.
Advantages of chopped glass fibers include
- Strength and durability
- Versatility and design freedom
- Affordability and cost-effectiveness
- Physical properties
Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is an attractive, lightweight and durable material with a high strength-to-weight ratio. It also has high environmental capabilities, will not rust, is highly corrosion resistant, and can withstand temperatures as low as -80°F or as high as 200F.
Processing, molding and machining fiberglass reinforced plastic into virtually any shape or design has some limitations on color, smoothness, shape or size. In addition to their versatility, fiberglass reinforced plastic products are a very cost-effective solution for almost any application, component or part. Once modeled, the cost-effective price point can be easily replicated. Fiberglass reinforced plastic products are chemically sensitive and therefore do not react chemically with other substances. FRP products are also structurally stable and show less expansion and contraction with temperature fluctuations than traditional materials.
Post time: Mar-21-2024