Chopped Strands are short E-glass fibers coated with silane-based sizing. They reinforce various plastics, offering strong strands with high density and minimal fuzz. They are easy to control in dry applications and exhibit good wet dispersion and flow, enabling effortless impregnation with resin. Chopped Strands enhance mechanical properties and surface quality.
Advantages:
l High Mechanical Strength:
Chopped Strands enhance the mechanical strength and resilience of products, improving durability and lifespan.
l High Dimensional Stability:
They provide excellent dimensional stability that helps in maintaining the shape of the final product over time, even under stress.
l Excellent Compatibility:
With superb compatibility with various resins, including polyester, epoxy, and vinyl ester resins, Chopped Strands offer flexible utilization in an array of materials production.
l Processing Flexibility:
Owing to their shorter length, Chopped Strands can be handled and processed efficiently and effectively for varied applications.
Application:
l Material Reinforcement:
Chopped Strands are broadly used for material reinforcement in the production of injection molding and compression molding parts.
l Automotive Parts:
Due to their robustness and durability, they are used in the manufacturing of various automotive parts, including bumpers, dashboards, and various under-the-hood components.
l Construction Materials:
In the construction industry, Chopped Strands contribute to the manufacturing of reinforced concrete and other composites for their structural strength and stability.
l Electronics:
They are used in the fabrication of electronic parts due to their high dimensional stability and electrical insulation capabilities.
l Aerospace Applications:
In aerospace, the strands provide lightweight and high-strength solutions ideal for intricate components.
Specification:
Resin Matrix | Filament Diameter(μm) | Chopped Length(mm) | Weight(kg/bag) |
PA/PBT/PET/PC/PP/ABS/AS PC/PEEK/PPS/LCP/LCP/PPO/POM | 10, 11, 13 | 3.0, 4.5 | 20 |
*Specific products could be made according to customers’requirements.
