What Are The Types And Applications Of Fiberglass?
Fiberglass, in general, is fiber reinforced plastic
where glass fibers are the reinforcing fibers. Fiberglass is also known as
glass reinforced plastic or glass fiber reinforced plastic. Fiberglass
possesses high mechanical strength, excellent electrical characteristics,
dimensional stability, and low thermal conductivity. They are usually randomly
arranged, flattened into sheets or woven into fabrics and comes in various
forms such as fiberglass rope, fiberglass tape, and fiberglass cloth.
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Fiberglass
It is light in weight, strong, less brittle, and is
moldable in complex shapes. Fiberglass may be made using different types of
glass depending upon the end-use application. For instance, E-glass or
electrical glass is an excellent electrical insulator while Ar glass is an
alkali resistant glass fiber. Fiberglass is extensively used in industrial
gaskets, docks and marine, automotive industry, owing to their durability and
high thermal insulation properties.
The prominent players includes are 3B - the
fibreglass company, AGY Holding Corp., Asahi Fiber Glass Co., Ltd., CertainTeed
Corporation, Chongqing Polycomp International Corp. (CPIC), Knauf Gips KG, Nippon Electric Glass , Owens
Corning, Saint-Gobain, Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation.
The fiberglass market is
anticipated to grow in the forecast period owing to driving factors such as
increased usage of fiberglass composites in the automotive applications coupled
with cost-effective production of fiberglass in the developing countries.
Fiberglass is primarily used in the construction industry in the form of
composites owing to fire-resistant, superior strength, and high strength
attributes. This factor further fuels the growth of the fiberglass market.
However, issues related to the recycling of glass wool is likely to hamper the
growth of the fiberglass market. On the other hand, growing wind-energy sector,
represent significant growth opportunities for the major players involved in
the global fiberglass market during the forecast period.
Types
of fiberglass
Glass Wool
Direct and Assembled Roving
Yarn
Chopped Strand.
Applications of fiberglass
Composites
Glass Wool Insulation
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