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Fiberglass

The manufacturing of fiberglass or glass which has been extruded into extremely fine filaments frequently used in today high speed communications network.

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Fiberglass

antimony trioxide

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Fire retardant additive for use with resins.

compressive strength

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The stress a given material can withstand when compressed.

benzoyl peroxide (BPO)

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

One of two generally used initiators for curing polyester resin. BPO is used with aniline accelerators or where heat is used to cure the resin.

woven roving fabric

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

Heavy fabrics woven from continuous filament in roving form. Usually in weights between 18-30 oz. Per square yard.

sandwich construction

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A laminate with two composite skins separated by, but bonded to, a structural core material. Used to create stiff, lightweight structures.

laminant

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

The product of lamination. A composite consisting of a layer or layers of thermoset polymer and fiber reinforcement.

filament

Manufacturing; Fiberglass

A single thread-like fiber of extruded glass. Typically microns in diameter.

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