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Description
Description
Our Premium Rectangular Glass Fibre Tubes are pultruded in a polyester matrix to BS EN 13706 specifications. The fibreglass layup comprises multi-layered cross-ply glass fibre fabrics, providing enhanced across-axis strength and excellent mechanical properties.
These Glass Fibre Tubes offer 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. Additionally, their resistance to corrosion makes them ideal for use in demanding environments. They can be easily machined and cut to size, allowing for customization to meet the unique requirements of your project.
With high performance and durability combined with ease of handling and installation, Premium Glass Fibre Tubes are the perfect solution for various applications.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Material | Glass Fibre |
| Shape | Rectangular Tube |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 |
FAQ
- What are the primary applications of Glass Fibre Tubes? Glass Fibre Tubes are widely used in structural applications due to their lightweight and high strength properties.
- Can these tubes be customized? Yes, they can be easily machined and cut to size for specific project requirements.
- Are these tubes resistant to corrosion? Yes, Glass Fibre Tubes have excellent corrosion resistance, making them suitable for demanding environments.