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Description
Description
Our Premium Glass Fibre Square Tubes are pultruded in a polyester matrix to BS EN 13706 specifications. The fibreglass layup is a combination of multi-layered cross-ply glass fibre fabrics, offering enhanced across axis strength for excellent mechanical properties.
Premium Glass Fibre Tubes provide numerous benefits including lightweight construction and a high strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring reliable performance even under heavy loads. Their versatility and ease of handling make them a practical, cost-effective choice for a wide range of structural applications. Their corrosion resistance makes them ideal for demanding environments. They can be easily machined and cut to size, allowing for customization to meet the unique requirements of your project.
Offering high performance and durability combined with ease of handling and installation, Premium Glass Fibre Tubes are an ideal solution for various applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass Fibre |
| Shape | Square Tube |
| Colour | White |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.8 |
| Water absorption (%) | 0.5-2 |
| Construction | Pultrusion |
| Resin Matrix | Polyester |
| Fibre Orientation | Crossdirectional |
| CLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹) | 7.2 |
| Barcol hardness | 40-70 |
| Tensile strength (MPa) | 500 |
| Flexural strength (MPa) | Up to 13.8 mm dia: 650 |
| Over 13.8 mm dia | 450 |
| Compressive strength (MPa) | Up to 13.8mm dia: 190 |
| Over 13.8mm dia | 150 |
| Tensile modulus (MPa) | 2.7x10⁴ |
| Flexural modulus (MPa) | Up to 13.8mm dia: 3.0x10⁴ |
| Over 13.8mm dia | 2.4x10⁴ |
| Heat distortion temp (°C) | 125-145 |
| Dielectric strength (kV/mm) | 25 |
| Surface resistivity (Ω) | 10¹⁰-10¹⁵ |
| Volume resistivity (Ω) | 10¹⁵ |
Applications
- Structural reinforcements
- Custom machining and fabrication projects
- Corrosion-resistant installations
- Heavy load support structures
FAQ
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What are the benefits of using glass fibre tubes?
They offer a lightweight construction, high strength-to-weight ratio, and resistance to corrosion. -
Can these tubes be customized?
Yes, they can be easily machined and cut to meet specific project requirements. -
What applications are these tubes suitable for?
They are ideal for various structural applications, especially in demanding environments.