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Glass Fiber Woven Pre-Impregnated Fabric

Attributes
Type: CGF-100
Weave: Plain/Twill
Resin Content: 38%
Width: 1000-1270mm

Glass Fiber Woven Pre-Impregnated Fabric, commonly known as woven fiberglass prepreg, is a specialized composite material made by impregnating a woven glass fiber fabric with a resin matrix. The fibers in woven prepregs are interlaced in a crisscross pattern, typically in a plain, twill, or satin weave, which differentiates it from unidirectional prepregs where fibers are aligned in a single direction. This type of prepreg combines the intrinsic benefits of glass fibers with the properties of the resin system to offer a versatile and robust material suitable for various applications.

Advantages:

Multidirectional Strength:

The woven pattern provides strength in multiple directions (typically at 0 and 90 degrees relative to the fabric orientation), which is beneficial for applications requiring strength and stiffness across more than one axis.

 Enhanced Drapeability:

The woven nature of the fabric allows it to conform more easily to complex shapes and contours, making it suitable for molding intricate parts and structures.

Uniform Resin Distribution:

The resin is evenly distributed throughout the fabric, ensuring consistent mechanical and thermal properties throughout the material. This uniformity is crucial for maintaining performance standards in critical applications.

Good Impact Resistance:

The interwoven fibers help to dissipate energy and resist impact, making woven fiberglass prepreg particularly suitable for applications where parts may be subjected to bumps or blows.

Thermal and Chemical Resistance:

Similar to unidirectional fiberglass, the resin matrix in woven prepregs provides excellent resistance to heat and corrosive chemicals, protecting the glass fibers and maintaining the integrity of the composite.

Excellent Electrical Insulation:

Glass fiber is naturally an excellent insulator. When combined with a non-conductive resin, woven fiberglass prepreg becomes an effective barrier against electrical currents, making it ideal for electrical and electronic applications.

Application:

Automotive and Transportation:

Used in the manufacture of automotive body panels, interiors, and other components where lightweight and impact resistance are crucial. Also used in trains, buses, and other transportation vehicles for similar purposes.

Aerospace:

Applied in the construction of interior cabin panels, cargo liners, and other non-load-bearing components where weight savings and aesthetic appearance are important.

Sports and Recreation:

Commonly used in the production of sports equipment such as surfboards, skateboards, and skis, where the material must withstand varied mechanical stresses and environmental conditions.

Marine:

Utilized in the manufacture of boat hulls, decks, and interiors, where strength, moisture resistance, and durability are key requirements.

Building and Construction:

Employed in architectural applications, including panels, facades, and roofing elements, where the material's resistance to weathering and UV stability are beneficial.

Electrical and Electronics:

Used in electrical insulation applications, such as circuit boards and insulators, due to its excellent dielectric properties.

Industrial Applications:

Applied in machinery and equipment for various industrial sectors, providing structural components that benefit from the material's strength, thermal stability, and chemical resistance.

Specification:

Type

Weave

Weight per unit area of fabric (g/m2)

Resin Content (%)

Total Weight (g/m2)

Width (mm)

CGF-100

Plain

100

38

161

1000-1270

CGF-185

Plain

185

38

298

1000-1270

CGF-210

Twill

210

38

339

1000-1270

CGF-220

Twill

220

40

370

1000-1270

*Specific products could be made according to customers’requirements.