10 application areas of glass fiber composites

Glass fiber is an inorganic non-metallic material with excellent performance, good insulation, strong heat resistance, good corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength. It is made of glass balls or glass as raw materials by high-temperature melting, wire drawing, winding, weaving and other processes, the diameter of its monofilament is a few microns to more than 20 microns, equivalent to 1/20-1/5 of a hair, each bundle of fiber precursor is composed of hundreds or even thousands of monofilaments. Glass fiber is usually used as a reinforcing material in composite materials, electrical insulating materials and thermal insulation materials, circuit substrates and other fields of the national economy.

1. Boats

Glass fiber composite materials have the characteristics of corrosion resistance, light weight, and superior reinforcement effect, and are widely used in the manufacture of yacht hulls, decks, etc.

2. Wind energy and photovoltaics

Both wind and photovoltaic are among the non-polluting and sustainable energy sources. Glass fiber has the characteristics of superior reinforcement effect and light weight, and is a good material for the manufacture of FRP blades and unit covers.

3. Electrical and electronics

The application of glass fiber reinforced composite materials in electronic and electrical applications mainly takes advantage of its electrical insulation, corrosion resistance and other characteristics. The application of composite materials in the field of electrical and electronic mainly includes the following parts:

1. Electrical cover: including electrical switch box, electrical wiring box, dashboard cover, etc.

2. Electrical components and electrical parts: such as insulators, insulating tools, motor end covers, etc.

3. Transmission line electricity includes composite cable supports, cable trench supports, etc.

4. Aerospace, military and national defense

Due to the special requirements for materials in aerospace, military and other fields, glass fiber composites have the characteristics of light weight, high strength, good impact resistance and flame retardancy, which can provide a wide range of solutions for these fields.

The applications of composite materials in these areas are as follows:

--Small aircraft fuselage

--Helicopter hulls and rotor blades

--Aircraft minor structural components (floors, doors, seats, auxiliary fuel tanks)

--Aircraft engine parts

--helmet

--Beauty dome

--Rescue stretcher

5. Chemical chemistry

Glass fiber composite materials have the characteristics of good corrosion resistance and superior reinforcement effect, and are widely used in the chemical field to manufacture chemical containers (such as storage tanks), anti-corrosion grids, etc.

6. Infrastructure

Glass fiber has the characteristics of good size, superior reinforcement performance, light weight and corrosion resistance compared with steel, concrete and other materials, making glass fiber reinforced materials an ideal material for manufacturing bridges, docks, highway pavement, trestles, waterfront buildings, pipelines and other infrastructure.

7. Architecture

Glass fiber composite materials have the characteristics of high strength, light weight, aging resistance, good flame retardant performance, sound and heat insulation, etc., and can be widely used in the manufacture of a variety of building materials, such as: reinforced concrete, composite walls, thermal insulation screens and decorations, FRP steel bars, bathrooms, swimming pools, ceilings, lighting panels, FRP tiles, door panels, cooling towers, etc.

8. Automobiles

Because composite materials have obvious advantages compared with traditional materials in terms of toughness, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and temperature resistance, and meet the requirements of transportation vehicles for light weight and high strength, they are more and more widely used in the automotive field. Typical applications are:

--Car front and rear bumpers, fenders, engine covers, truck roofs

--Car dashboards, seats, cockpits, trim

--Automotive electronic and electrical components

9. Consumer Goods and Commercial Facilities

Compared with traditional materials such as aluminum and steel, glass fiber reinforced materials are corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and high-strength, which brings better performance and lighter weight to composite materials.

Applications of composites in this field include:

--Industrial gears

--Pneumatic cylinders for industrial and civil use

--Laptops, mobile phone cases

--Parts and components for household appliances

10. Sports and leisure

Composite materials have the characteristics of light weight, high strength, large degree of design freedom, easy processing and molding, low friction coefficient and good fatigue resistance, and have been widely used in sports equipment. Typical applications are:

--ski

--Tennis rackets, badminton rackets

--Rowing

--bicycle

--motorboat