Glass Fibre Fabric

what is fiberglass made of?

When making fiberglass, manufacturers use liquid glass from a melting furnace, or melt glass marbles. Once molten, it passes through narrow holes, creating very fine glass yarns, which are measured in microns.

When the threads are cool, they can be interwoven to form the glass fabric. This material is often combined with resins to improve the product and make it more durable.

Properties of fiberglass

Fiberglass is a product that has increased in sales over the years due to its many advantages that other materials cannot offer. Among its properties, the following stand out:

• - Mechanical resistance. It has more resistance than steel.

• - Electrical characteristics. Fiberglass is a good electrical insulator, even in cables with little thickness.

• - Incombustibility. Being a mineral, it is incombustible, therefore, it does not spread fire.

• - Compatibility with other materials. Fiberglass can have different sizes and can be combined with many synthetic resins, such as the epoxy that we have in Feroca, as well as with other minerals, such as cement.

• - It does not corrode. It does not rot nor is it affected by the action of insects or rodents.

• - Thermal conductivity. It has low thermal conductivity, being useful in the construction industry.

• - Electrical permeability. It is suitable for electromagnetic windows.

Fiberglass Uses

These are some of the uses that industries make of fiberglass:

• Automotive sector. It can serve as an insulation system, to reinforce the drive belt, to manufacture clutch discs and brake pads, for reproduction parts, bumpers and even seats.

• Construction sector. This material reinforces facades and cracks in walls, in addition to creating acoustic and thermal insulation systems thanks to its composition. It can also protect against fire.

• Handicrafts and decoration. Fiberglass is used in the decorative elements of parks, scenographies, for large surfaces and architectural projects. It is also used for different objects such as lamps, stools, flowerpots, aquariums... and serves as reinforcement for sculptures and molds.

• Leisure and sports sector. Field hockey sticks, snow skis, snowboards or surfboards can be manufactured with this product and even for the reproduction of parts for the nautical industry.

If you need to buy fiberglass and you don't know which one you need, we invite you to contact us.

Types of fibers and reinforcement fabrics

There are different types of fiberglass present in the market and they can be presented in different forms such as tapes, fillers or gaskets. However, from Feroca we put at your disposal a whole selection of glass fibers or mat so that you can find the one that best suits your needs.

You will be able to find fiberglass in mat format, in woven and chopped strands, as well as in quadriaxial glass fabric.

One of the most sold glass fibers is the 300 grams reinforcement Mat , as it is an intermediate thickness and very versatile. It is usually used both for laminates and for layering, the latter being used together with Feroca's Ferpol 100BSX15 resin for greater strength.

Differences with carbon fiber

Stiffness

Fiberglass is usually stiffer than carbon fiber. For projects requiring a high degree of stiffness and with a more limited budget, such as storage tanks, shell reinforcement or protective hulls, fiberglass is the ideal solution.

Strength

Glass is very strong, as far as industrial applications are concerned. This is because it has similar characteristics to carbon, but at a much lower price, allowing its use in different projects such as the construction of swimming pools, boats or reinforced plastic parts.

Durability

Fiberglass and carbon fiber are similar in terms of durability. Its ability to resist much more to any impact is due to its flexibility. It is for this reason that it is often used in industrial projects. Fiberglass is usually more cost effective for domestic or simple industrial projects. Value for money is essential for any job and that is why fiberglass is often the choice of many DIY professionals and hobbyists, as its price is up to 15 times less than carbon fiber.

Buy fiberglass at Feroca

From Feroca we put at your disposal a selection of fiberglass and reinforcement fabrics that fit any type of project of elaboration or repair.

However, if you have doubts about the application of fiberglass or need more information, you can contact us. We will be happy to help and advise you.

what is fiberglass made of?

When making fiberglass, manufacturers use liquid glass from a melting furnace, or melt glass marbles. Once molten, it passes through narrow holes, creating very fine strands of glass, which are measured in microns.

When the threads are cool, they can be interwoven to form the glass fabric. This material is often combined with resins to improve the product and make it more durable.

Properties of fiberglass

Fiberglass is a product that has increased in sales over the years due to its many advantages that other materials cannot offer. Among its properties, the following stand out:

• - Mechanical resistance. It has more resistance than steel.

• - Electrical characteristics. Fiberglass is a good electrical insulator, even in cables with little thickness.

• - Incombustibility. Being a mineral, it is incombustible, therefore, it does not spread fire.

• - Compatibility with other materials. Fiberglass can have different sizes and can be combined with many synthetic resins, such as the epoxy that we have in Feroca, as well as with other minerals, such as cement.

• - It does not corrode. It does not rot nor is it affected by the action of insects or rodents.

• - Thermal conductivity. It has low thermal conductivity, being useful in the construction industry.

• - Electrical permeability. It is suitable for electromagnetic windows.

Uses of fiberglass

These are some of the uses that industries make of fiberglass:

• Automotive sector. It can serve as an insulation system, to reinforce the drive belt, to manufacture clutch discs and brake pads, for reproduction parts, bumpers and even seats.

• Construction sector. This material reinforces facades and cracks in walls, in addition to creating acoustic and thermal insulation systems thanks to its composition. It can also protect against fire.

• Handicrafts and decoration. Fiberglass is used in the decorative elements of parks, scenographies, for large surfaces and architectural projects. It is also used for different objects such as lamps, stools, flowerpots, aquariums... and serves as reinforcement for sculptures and molds.

• Leisure and sports sector. Field hockey sticks, snow skis, snowboards or surfboards can be manufactured with this product and even for the reproduction of parts for the nautical industry.

If you need to buy fiberglass and you don't know which one you need, we invite you to contact us.

Types of fibers and reinforcement fabrics

There are different types of fiberglass present in the market and they can be presented in different forms such as tapes, fillers or gaskets. However, from Feroca we put at your disposal a whole selection of glass fibers or mat so that you can find the one that best suits your needs.

You will be able to find fiberglass in mat format, in woven and chopped strands, as well as in quadriaxial glass fabric.

One of the most sold glass fibers is the 300 grams reinforcement Mat , as it is an intermediate thickness and very versatile. It is usually used both for laminates and for layering, the latter being used together with Feroca's Ferpol 100BSX15 resin for greater strength.

Differences with carbon fiber

Stiffness

Fiberglass is usually stiffer than carbon fiber. For projects requiring a high degree of stiffness and with a more limited budget, such as storage tanks, shell reinforcement or protective hulls, fiberglass is the ideal solution.

Strength

Glass is very strong, as far as industrial applications are concerned. This is because it has similar characteristics to carbon, but at a much lower price, allowing its use in different projects such as the construction of swimming pools, boats or reinforced plastic parts.

Durability

Fiberglass and carbon fiber are similar in terms of durability. Its ability to resist much more to any impact is due to its flexibility. It is for this reason that it is often used in industrial projects. Fiberglass is usually more cost effective for domestic or simple industrial projects. Value for money is essential for any job and that is why fiberglass is often the choice of many DIY professionals and hobbyists, as its price is up to 15 times less than carbon fiber.

Buy fiberglass at Feroca

From Feroca we put at your disposal a selection of fiberglass and reinforcement fabrics that fit any type of project of elaboration or repair.

However, if you have doubts about the application of fiberglass or need more information, you can contact us. We will be happy to help and advise you.