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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 that are designed to provide excellent resistance to bending. For diameters over 32mm, the fibreglass layup is a combination of multi-layered cross-ply fabrics, providing greater hoop strength that is resistant to both bending and torsional forces.
Premium 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, Premium Glass Fibre Tubes are an ideal solution for a wide variety of applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass Fibre |
| Shape | Tube |
| Colour | Black |
| 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) | N/A |
FAQ
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What are the applications for Glass Fibre Tubes?
They are widely used in structural applications due to their lightweight and high strength. -
Can the tubes be customized to specific sizes?
Yes, they can be easily machined and cut to size for project requirements. -
What are the benefits of using these tubes?
They offer excellent resistance to bending, corrosion, and have a high strength-to-weight ratio.