High-strength plastic

Features

High-strength plastic products are also suitable for demanding applications. They are dimensionally accurate, attractive, durable and offer almost unlimited design possibilities. Objects requiring mechanical strength, special applications requiring chemical resistance or otherwise requiring high technical properties and shapes are the best that reinforced plastics can achieve. The finished product can be painted or taped to the desired appearance.

Features available with additional technical materials

Acid resistance

Resistance to chemicals

Heat resistance

Increasing rigidity

Resistance to fatigue

Frost resistance

Thermal conductivity

High-strength plastic or fibre-reinforced plastic is a composite material made of plastic and reinforcing fibres mixed with it. In high-strength plastics, the resin acts as a bonding component, or matrix, of the composite material. Typical resins used are epoxy, vinyl ester or polyester.

The matrix's role is to transmit the stresses on the material to the fibres. Commercially important fibres include glass, carbon and aramid fibres. Boron, silicon carbide and ceramic fibres can also be used, mainly in special cases.

Features and design

High-strength plastic is made of polyester resin with glass fibre as a stiffener. In addition, a wide range of composite materials can be used in different applications to give the product the right level of strength.

High-strength plastic has excellent UV resistance. If required, the product can be made to withstand strong acids and high temperatures. Non-flammable alternatives are also available.

High-strength plastic is easy to repair, unlike other plastics.

Why fibreglass instead of plastic or sheet metal?

  • Plastic is not resistant to UV radiation, it oxidises over time
  • Plastic undergoes thermal expansion, time does not remain in the dimensions
  • In freezing temperatures, the plastic becomes brittle as the fibreglass strengthens
  • Fiberglass product can always be repaired, plastic not
  • The lifetime of glass fibre is many times that of plastic, glass fibre is almost eternal
  • It is possible to add additives to glass fibre to change its appearance and properties
  • Fibreglass can be dyed or taped to the desired appearance
  • Fibreglass gives a glossy surface and colour, sticks to adhesive tapes
  • Glass fibre is easier to keep clean than plastic
  • Glass fibre does not rust
  • Strength characteristics of the bark class
  • In roofs, safety is improved because fibreglass cannot be cut with a knife like plastic can

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