Owens Corning
Toledo, OH 43659
Glass Fiber Reinforcement suits long-span pultrusion applications.
XStrandÃ-® H Roving, for long-span composite parts manufactured using pultrusion process, is boron-free glass formulation that meets R-Glass standards ISO 2078, ASTM C162, and DIN B1259-1. Providing optimal fatigue resistance for maximum useful life, product was developed for use with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resin systems. It can also be used in acrylic and polyurethane systems to...
Read More »Short Glass Fiber Reinforcements target automotive applications.
Offering alternatives to short glass fiber reinforced polyamide and long glass fiber reinforced PP, 248A and PerforMaxÃ-® 249 produce polypropylene components such as door modules, front ends, and air intake manifolds. Both Short Glass Fiber reinforcements provide balance of tensile strength and impact resistance to meet tough automotive application requirements. With low fuzz and fines...
Read More »Multi-End Roving is designed for translucent panels.
Made with AdvantexÃ-® E-CR glass, OC HiLight(TM) features sizing for maximum clarity in architectural applications. Glass content in finished laminates delivers strength and stiffness while minimizing required resin. Translucence is optimized by minimization of white fibers, which avoids air entrapment and reduces light distortion. Formulation optimizes optical quality and light transmission...
Read More »Single-End Type 30-® Roving is suited for fabrics and pre-pregs.
Compatible with thermoset resin systems and weaving processes, SE1550 is made from AdvantexÃ-® corrosion-resistant E-CR glass fiber reinforcement. Sizing and chemical binding technology makes roving suited for use in unsaturated polyesters, vinyl esters, and epoxy resins. Fabrics manufactured using SE1550 exhibit optimized mechanical performance as well as performance retention after exposure...
Read More »Glass Fiber handles high-temperature fluid applications.
Designed for polyphenylene sulfide composites, HydroStrand(TM) Chopped Strand Glass Fiber can replace metal in demanding automotive and industrial applications. Product provides mechanical strength and hydrolysis resistance for applications exposed to aggressive high-temperature fluids such as cooling modules, thermostat covers, impellers, and pumps. Hydrolysis resistance help minimize risk of...
Read More »Glass Fiber Veil extends flooded lead-acid battery life.
Using corrosion-resistant AdvantexÃ-® E-CR glass technology, Non-Woven Glass Fiber Veil maximizes cycle lifetime of traditional flooded lead-acid batteries, in particular at partial state of discharge. Veil is applied to face of positive electrode during production, enabling battery to support requirements of stop-start engine systems. Technology also minimizes acid stratification and enables...
Read More »Owens Corning Introduces TruLo-® Max Asphalt, the Industry's First Asphalt Combining Fume Suppression and Odor Control
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 5 /-- Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a global building materials and composite solutions leader, introduces enhancements for the application of durable built up roofing systems with new TruLo(R) Max Lo Odor, Low-fuming Asphalt. TruLo(R) Max is, the first-ever asphalt product for built up roofing systems to combine fume suppression at the kettle with low odor on the roof. Not only...
Read More »Color Shingles keep roofs cooler and help conserve energy.
Offered in Sage, Sunrise, Harbor Fog, and Frosted Oak colors, DurationÃ-® Premium Cool Roof Shingles with SureNailÃ-® Technology help reduce roof temperatures by up to 10Ã-
Read More »Fine-Diameter Reinforcement works with existing resins.
Offering reinforcement filaments with diameters of 6 and 7 microns, MicroMax(TM) chopped strand provides positive aid for miniaturization of electronic components. Reinforcement solution, suited for parts down to 0.15 mm thick, helps reduce reinforcement loading without compromising part strength or stiffness. Minimal outgassing results in cleaner mold surfaces, reduced risk to active components,...
Read More »Owens Corning Introduces Three New Grades of PerforMax-® Glass Fibers That Set New Standards in Reinforcement Technology
Innovative Products Offer Low Outgassing and Enhanced Hydrolytic Resistance Bringing Higher Performance and Productivity Benefits TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 18 // -- At the international Composites & Polycon 2006 show in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., Owens Corning (OWENQ.OB) introduced three new products to its PerforMaxÃ-® high performance thermoplastic reinforcements' portfolio, which offer lower...
Read More »Glass Fiber Reinforcement suits long-span pultrusion applications.
XStrandÃ-® H Roving, for long-span composite parts manufactured using pultrusion process, is boron-free glass formulation that meets R-Glass standards ISO 2078, ASTM C162, and DIN B1259-1. Providing optimal fatigue resistance for maximum useful life, product was developed for use with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resin systems. It can also be used in acrylic and polyurethane systems to...
Read More »Short Glass Fiber Reinforcements target automotive applications.
Offering alternatives to short glass fiber reinforced polyamide and long glass fiber reinforced PP, 248A and PerforMaxÃ-® 249 produce polypropylene components such as door modules, front ends, and air intake manifolds. Both Short Glass Fiber reinforcements provide balance of tensile strength and impact resistance to meet tough automotive application requirements. With low fuzz and fines...
Read More »Multi-End Roving is designed for translucent panels.
Made with AdvantexÃ-® E-CR glass, OC HiLight(TM) features sizing for maximum clarity in architectural applications. Glass content in finished laminates delivers strength and stiffness while minimizing required resin. Translucence is optimized by minimization of white fibers, which avoids air entrapment and reduces light distortion. Formulation optimizes optical quality and light transmission...
Read More »Single-End Type 30-® Roving is suited for fabrics and pre-pregs.
Compatible with thermoset resin systems and weaving processes, SE1550 is made from AdvantexÃ-® corrosion-resistant E-CR glass fiber reinforcement. Sizing and chemical binding technology makes roving suited for use in unsaturated polyesters, vinyl esters, and epoxy resins. Fabrics manufactured using SE1550 exhibit optimized mechanical performance as well as performance retention after exposure...
Read More »Glass Fiber handles high-temperature fluid applications.
Designed for polyphenylene sulfide composites, HydroStrand(TM) Chopped Strand Glass Fiber can replace metal in demanding automotive and industrial applications. Product provides mechanical strength and hydrolysis resistance for applications exposed to aggressive high-temperature fluids such as cooling modules, thermostat covers, impellers, and pumps. Hydrolysis resistance help minimize risk of...
Read More »Glass Fiber Veil extends flooded lead-acid battery life.
Using corrosion-resistant AdvantexÃ-® E-CR glass technology, Non-Woven Glass Fiber Veil maximizes cycle lifetime of traditional flooded lead-acid batteries, in particular at partial state of discharge. Veil is applied to face of positive electrode during production, enabling battery to support requirements of stop-start engine systems. Technology also minimizes acid stratification and enables...
Read More »Owens Corning Publishes Two Reference Guides to Optimize Selection and Use of High-Performance Composite Solutions
New Pocket-Sized Composite Solutions Reinforcement Guide and First-Ever Glass Fiber Reinforcement Chemical Resistance Guide now Available PARIS, March 29, 2011 - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite solutions, published two comprehensive guides to help end-users select the best glass fiber for use in their applications. The Composite...
Read More »Owens Corning Introduces Guide for Glass Fiber Reinforcements in Corrosive Environments
Guide helps end-users, engineers and fabricators select the optimum glass fiber reinforcement for applications exposed to corrosive chemicals HOUSTON, March 14, 2011 - Owens Corning, the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements, today announced the availability of the first-ever chemical resistance guide for glass fibers at the international trade show for the National Association of...
Read More »Owens Corning Opens New Glass Fiber Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou, China
State-of-the-Art Plant Significantly Expands Capacity in China, Supports Demand from Fast-Growing Asian Markets HANGZHOU, China, March 9, 2011 - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements, today held the official opening ceremony of its new production facility in the Yuhang Economic and Development Zone, Hangzhou, China. Nearly 300 customers, suppliers,...
Read More »World-Leading Glass Fiber Reinforcements Producer Owens Corning Announces Winners of the Composite App Challenge
Individuals and teams selected for new composite applications that can help transform the market to composite materials FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2011 - Owens Corning (NYSE:OC), a leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems and residential and commercial building materials, has announced the winners of the company's Composite App Challenge, a global...
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