Fibremat 300g Chopped Strand Matting
Product code CSX-300-FME-glass chopped strand mat with emulsion bonding, 300 g/m2 areal weight and 50±10 mm fibre length, engineered for hand lay-up, filament winding, compression moulding and machine moulding with unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester systems.
Technical overview
E-glass chopped strand mat is manufactured from chopped fibres randomly and evenly distributed on conveyor and bonded with emulsion binder, then cut to specified widths and lengths after heat forming. The product offers even thickness and medium rigidity with excellent strand distribution and good bonding on both sides, facilitating fast wet-out with minimal bubble formation.
The material is suitable for hand lay-up, filament winding, compression moulding and machine moulding processes with unsaturated polyester and vinyl ester resin systems. It is typically used to produce translucent panels, boat hulls and automobile interior parts. The product demonstrates optimum moulding performance for complex shapes with good immersion speed and fibre erosion resistance.
The product should be stored in a dry, ventilated and rainproof place to prevent rain and sun exposure. It is recommended to be consumed within 12 months from the production date and shall be kept in intact packaging when not used to avoid damp.
Applications
Specified across sectors where this material fits the application.
Specification
| Property | Value | Unit | Test method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Areal weight | 300 | g/m2 | |
| Chop length | 50 | mm | |
| Width | 965 | mm | |
| Moisture content | 0.5 | % | |
| Other | |||
| Yarn Density | 35 | tex | |
| LOI | 3 | % | 3-5 |
| Tensile Strength Longitudinal | 60 | N/150mm | ≥60 |
| Tensile Strength Transverse | 60 | N/150mm | ≥60 |
| Resin Penetration Speed | 180 | s | <180 |
Safety and handling
Storage, shelf life and handling guidance for this product, transcribed from the manufacturer's datasheet.
- Storage
- Store in a dry, ventilated and rainproof place. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. Keep container tight closed. Keep out of the reach of children.
- Shelf life
- 12 months from production date
Full safety datasheet is available on request.
Life cycle assessment
An indicative cradle-to-gate carbon estimate for this material, supplier-agnostic and shown as a range. A guide for specification and comparison, not a verified declaration.
Cradle to gate covers raw material, manufacturing and inbound transport to Allbase; customer delivery is excluded. All figures are estimates, shown as a range.
Published industry category data and UK Government greenhouse gas conversion factors.
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