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Mechanical properties of glass fiber reinforced plastics and comparison with common materials
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Traditional materials have their place. But for harsh, corrosive environments, fiberglass reinforced polymer (FRP) is a smart choice. Structural fiberglass has the strength of steel at a fraction of the weight. It won’t corrode, rot, attract insect damage or conduct electricity. It can be formed into countless FRP profiles to fit your specs. And decades later when those other materials need to be replaced, it will still have plenty of life.
Most fiberglass shapes are manufactured using the pultrusion process. Just as it sounds, the machine grips the raw materials and "pulls" them through a series of steps until the finished profile reaches the cut-off saw.