Fiber Glass Rod

Fiber glass rod is a kind of inorganic non-ferrous material with remarkable properties. Its gravity is 1.8g/cm3, and its weight is a quarter of steel and two thirds of aluminum. However, its hardness is ten times of that of hard PVC  (polyvinyl chloride). Therefore, its rigidity is much greater than aluminum, and reaches 1.7 times of that of normal steel.

Fiber glass rod is formed by pultrusion which is a continuous process for manufacture of glass fiber reinforced plastic with constant cross-section. With the aid of forming machine, the reinforcement materials such as fiber glass roving and continuous mat are impregnated with base materials like unsaturated polyester resin, and pulled through a heated die where solidification happens. Then the final formation is done by consistent pulling force.

Therefore, this kind of thermosetting polymer is characterized by smooth surface, dimensional stability and prominent rigidity.

Strength
1. Light weight, high tensile strength and rigidity
2. Outstanding chemical resistance to atmosphere, water, acid, alkali and salt in normal concentration, as well as various oil and solvent oil
3. High coefficient of elasticity and good flexibility allowing for bending without breaking
4. Impressive electrical insulation without electromagnetism and electric sparks, thus applicable for places sensitive to magnetism, or are electrically dangerous, flammable and explosive
5. Excellent dimensional stability and machinability
6. Great resistance to aging and ultraviolet
7. Superior impact resistance allowing for repeated bending without deforming
8. Thermal resistant and fire retardant
9. Lower coefficient of thermal expansion than normal plastic materials
10. Retaining considerable mechanical strength even at low temperature ranged from -50°C to -200°C

Application
1. Structural materials for airline, construction engineering, military and sports supplies
2. Bars and supportive sticks for framework, chemical engineering and waste water processing, as well as handrail in manufacture equipment
3. Applicable for kite production, archery parts, fan blade, wind turbine blade, umbrella pole, umbrella layering and tent pole, etc.
4. Tool handles, mosquito net, lighting pole, cue, practice net for golf, flagpole, advertisement frame, switch and socket
5. Aircraft: trailing edge, leading edge, aerofoil, deflecting bar, framework component and transmission gear, etc.
6. Mast, suspender, loom and structural parts for water sports equipment
7. Model airplane, electrical airplane, aerofoil and all kinds of toys

Color
Our fiber glass rod comes in grey, black and other colors.

Specification

Dimension

Note
1. Other choices of sizes, colors and grades are customizable.
2. Length, width, thickness and diameter tolerance are slightly different due to inevitable error occurred in production process.