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GLASS POLYPRO - (Manufactured using TWINTEX® technology under license from Owens Corning)

GLASS POLYPRO roving and fabrics are our newest products and manufactured here in our Amsterdam, NY plant using TWINTEX® technology under license from Owens Corning. GLASS POLYPRO R PP is a roving made of commingled E-Glass and polypropylene filaments which can be woven into highly conformable fabrics. This unique and ready-to-use thermoplastic glass reinforcement has broad applications. Designed with high mechanical properties, it offers an excellent stiffness/weight ratio and superior impact properties over traditional fiberglass. Direct Roving is the base material for the GLASS POLYPRO fabric line and is provided with a Polypropylene Matrix (PP). GLASS POLYPRO further offers high processing speeds, the elimination of pot and shelf life limitations, an absence of volatile matter (styrene etc.), recyclability, efficient and environment friendly process conditions and superior design freedom.

GLASS POLYPRO RPP Roving

GLASS POLYPRO RPP is a roving made of commingled E-glass and polypropylene filaments. It is suitable for filament
winding, pultrusion, reinforcement of extruded profiles and weaving. Consolidation is done by heating the roving above the melting temperature of PP matrix (180°C–230°C / 360°F-450°F) and applying a pressure before cooling under pressure.


GLASS POLYPRO RPP Roving Product Line

ROVING PRODUCT KEY
Example: GLASS POLYPRO RPP60B265
R = roving
PP = polypropylene matrix
60 = glass content in weight (%)
B = black color, heat and UV stabilized
or N = natural color, heat and UV stabilized
265 = Yield in yards per pound (1870 tex)

Typical Yields by %Glass:

· 70% =  309 Yield in yards per pound (1608 tex)

· 60% =  265 Yield in yards per pound (1870 tex)

· 53% =  234 Yield in yards per pound (2123 tex)


ROVING PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
The RPP roving is the base for the GLASS POLYPRO product line. In addition to being used for downstream GLASS POLYPRO products the roving can be used for the following applications:
· Pultrusion: Profiles for various market applications
· Filament Winding: Tanks & Vessels

ROVING FEATURES AND PRODUCT BENEFITS
· Ready to Use Product – The Thermoplastic Resin is inside
· Efficient Processing Conditions
· No VOC Emission and Ease of Storage conditions
· High Mechanical Properties

PACKAGING
Rovings are shrink wrapped in a
PE film and palletized with a
cardboard and stretched film wrapping.
Number of rovings per pallet: 48.
Rovings are stacked in a 3 x 4 configuration with 12 rovings per layer @ 4 layers high.
Pallets dimensions are: 39" x 51" x 48" tall.

Average weight of a pallet:

• 70% Glass: 1,422 lbs (645 kg)
• 60% Glass: 1,255 lbs (569 kg)
• 53% Glass: 1,170 lbs (530 kg)

Truck load quantities = 26 pallets

• 70% Glass: 36,970 lbs (16,770 kg)
• 60% Glass: 32,630 lbs (14,800 kg)
• 53% Glass: 30,420 lbs (13,800 kg)

STORAGE
GLASS POLYPRO RPP must be stored in its original packaging, away from humidity and at a moderate temperature.
The best conditions are Temperatures between 15ºC and 35ºC (60°F and 95° F) with humidity between 35% and 65%.
If the product is stored at low temperatures (below 15°C/60° F), it is advisable to condition it in the workshop, for at least 24 hours before use to prevent condensation. Pallets can be stacked one above the other on two levels.

GLASS POLYPRO TPP Fabrics

FABRIC PRODUCT KEY
Example:GLASS POLYPRO TPP60N22P-060
T = fabric
PP = polypropylene matrix
60 = glass content in weight (%)
B = Black color, heat and UV stabilized
or N = Natural color, heat and UV stabilized
22 = Nominal weight in ounce per square yard (745 g/m²)
or 44 = Nominal weight in ounce per square yard (1490 g/m²)
P = Plain weave
or T = Twill weave
060 = Fabric width in inches leno to leno (or 152 cm)
*Contact FGI for available widths

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
GLASS POLYPRO TPP fabrics have been used extensively in the following industries:
Transportation – Building & Construction – Automotive – Marine – Sports & Leisure

PACKAGING
Each roll of GLASS POLYPRO TPP fabric is wrapped in a polyethylene bag, packed in cardboard box and palletized.

STORAGE
GLASS POLYPRO TPP must be stored in its original packaging, away from high humidity and at moderate temperature.
Humidity should be between 35% and 65%. If the product is stored below 15°C/60°F, it is advisable to condition it in the workshop, for at least 24 hours prior to use, to prevent condensation.

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*TWINTEX® is a registered trademark of Owens Corning.