Thermoplastic composite is stronger, lighter.A new thermoplastic composite sheet is claimed to have twice the impact resistance of thermoset A polymer-based liquid or powder that becomes solid when heated, placed under pressure, treated with a chemical or via radiation. The curing process creates a chemical bond that, unlike a thermoplastic, prevents the material from being remelted. See thermoplastic. FRP FRP Fremskrittspartiet (Norwegian: Progress Party; political party) FRP Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic FRP Fiber Reinforced Polymer FRP Fibre Reinforced Polymer FRP Fleet Response Plan (US Navy) at a reduced weight and less cost. Versitex sheet from U.S. Liner Co., Cranberry Township, Pa., is aimed at truck trailers, cargo and storage containers, building and construction, and recreational vehicles. Nonwoven non·wo·ven adj. Made by a process not involving weaving. Used of textiles. n. Material or a fabric made by a process not involving weaving. continuous glass is impregnated im·preg·nate tr.v. im·preg·nat·ed, im·preg·nat·ing, im·preg·nates 1. To make pregnant; inseminate. 2. To fertilize (an ovum, for example). 3. with PP and laminated to create a thin, tough biaxial biaxial /bi·ax·i·al/ (-ak´se-al) having, pertaining to, or occurring in two axes. structure. Sheet properties include multi-axial impact strength of 4.5 to 38.9 ft-lb, tensile strength of 33,500 psi, elongation of 2.6%, tensile modulus of 1.5 million psi, and density of 1.4 g/cc. Thermal expansion coefficient is comparable to that of aluminum. A 0.080-in thick sheet is claimed to be lighter and significantly tougher than plywood. Versitex is priced competitively vs. thermoset FRP. Thicknesses of 0.040 to 0.200 in. and widths up to 108 in. are available. It is typically supplied in bulk coils up to 1200 ft long. Tel: (724) 776-4044 * www.bulitex.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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