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Description
Our Premium Glass Fibre Tubes are pultruded using a high volume fraction of fibreglass in a polyester matrix to BS EN 13706 specifications. Tubes with diameters up to 32mm are unidirectional glass fibre tubes with a smooth surface, designed to provide excellent resistance to bending. For diameters over 32mm, the fibreglass layup is a combination of multi-layered cross-ply fabrics, providing a greater hoop strength that is resistant to both bending and torsional forces.
Glass Fibre Tubes offer numerous benefits including a lightweight construction and a high strength-to-weight ratio that ensures 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, while their resistance to corrosion makes them ideal for use in demanding environments. They can be easily machined and cut to size, allowing for easy customization to meet the unique requirements of your project.
Offering high performance and durability combined with ease of handling and installation, Glass Fibre Tubes are an ideal solution for various applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass Fibre |
| Shape | Tube |
| Colour | White |
| Density (g/cm³) | 1.8 |
| Water absorption (%) | 0.5-2 |
| Construction | Pultrusion |
| Resin Matrix | Polyester |
| Fibre Orientation | < 32mm diameter - Unidirectional |
| > 32mm diameter - 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) |
Features and Benefits
- Lightweight construction for easy handling and installation.
- High strength-to-weight ratio ensuring reliable performance under heavy loads.
- Corrosion resistance makes it suitable for demanding environments.
- Customizable size options available for project-specific requirements.
FAQ
- Can these tubes be cut to size? Yes, they can be easily machined and cut to meet your project needs.
- What is the maximum diameter available? The tubes are available with diameters up to 32mm for unidirectional and larger for cross-ply configurations.
- Are these tubes resistant to corrosion? Yes, they offer excellent resistance to corrosion, making them ideal for various applications.