Michelman Inc.    Cincinnati, OH 45236
Feb 17, 2012 Formulated for resin applications where thermal stability is required, Hydrosize® PA845 is effective in high-performance carbon fiber sizing applications. Formulated with small particle size, product exhibits favorable film forming properties and is free of solvents, VOCs, and alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE). It also fully complies with EC Directives on plastics for food applications. Suggested applications include military, transportation, aerospace, and automotive components.

Teijin Aramid    Arnhem   Netherlands
Jan 20, 2012 Consisting of 1,000 filaments, Twaron 550f1000 is suited for soft anti-ballistic products for police, law enforcement, and military markets where trends are toward lightweight bulletproof vests that comply with strict safety regulations. In woven fabric, yarn is suitable for anti-ballistic and anti-stab products. It offers fragment resistance as well as optimized resistance to blast effects of roadside bombs.

Saint-Gobain ADFORS    Albion, NY 14411
Aug 01, 2011 Designed to reinforce joints for seamless drywall finishing, FibaTape® Extra Strength Tape has fiberglass open mesh design, which provides protection against mold and eliminates blisters and bubbles. Self-adhesive product, available in 2 3/8 in. x 250 ft rolls, requires no pre-bedding coat. It is suited for applications that require additional strength, including vaulted ceilings, arches, halls, and veneer plaster jobs.

Aremco Products, Inc.    Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Jun 22, 2011 Combining Teflon®-coated fiberglass tape with silicone adhesive, Pyro-Tape 682-CR is suited for insulating pipes and ductwork, and as non-stick covering for chutes, slides, heat-seal bars, and molds. Tape is rated from -100 to 500°F with adhesive strength of 50 oz/in. and tensile strength of 120 psi. Pyro-Tape 682-CR is available in standard sizes of ½ and 1 in. wide x 36 yards with cross-sectional thickness of 0.009 in.

Honeywell International, Inc.    Morristown, NJ 07960
May 09, 2011 Made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene using gel-spinning process, ultra-thin Spectra® Fiber enables smooth casts and optimal line sensitivity to fish bites. Product is resistant to chemicals, UV light, abrasion, and stretching, extending life of fishing lines. Spectra Fiber is also suitable for rope and lifting slings, mooring lines, hurricane-resistant panels for windows and doors, sail cloth, and security netting.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Apr 07, 2011 Offering alternatives to short glass fiber reinforced polyamide and long glass fiber reinforced PP, 248A and PerforMax® 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 generation, products facilitate dispersion in extruder.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Apr 06, 2011 Compatible with thermoset resin systems and weaving processes, SE1550 is made from Advantex® 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 to moisture. Applications include woven, knitted, and multi-axial fabrics or pre-pregs.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Apr 06, 2011 Made with Advantex® 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 for unsaturated polyester resin panel applications.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Apr 05, 2011 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 polymer breakdown at temperatures exceeding 266°F.

OFS FITEL LLC.    Norcross, GA 30071
Mar 14, 2011 Simplifying network design while promoting performance in terms of link distances and spectral efficiency, TrueWave® HD ocean fiber features negative dispersion value of -14 ps/nm-km for transoceanic applications. Product is designed for use in submarine cables engineered for long- and medium-haul ocean repeatered systems utilizing advanced modulation formats in DWDM systems. Fibers are selected to meet specifications for number, color, length, and transmission properties.

AGY    Aiken, SC 29801
Jan 06, 2011 Initially available on DE75 yarn, 947 direct sizing system for E-Glass yarns provides aerospace customers with opportunities to remove weight from traditional composite products while increasing tensile and compressive strengths. Fibers with 947 sizing can be woven into fabric and used in composite applications without additional finishing, eliminating related fabric integrity erosion. Currently, 947 sizing is compatible with epoxy and phenolic resins as well as thermoplastics.

Owens Corning    Toledo, OH 43659
Sep 23, 2010 Offering thermal stability and fire retardant properties, Uniconform® glass fiber mat contains no chemical binder, synthetic core, or stitching yarns, enabling thermal stability and resistance to water permeability. Laminates can withstand temperatures up to 200°C with no permanent damage. Compatible with unsaturated polyester, vinyl-ester, and epoxy resins, mechanically bonded continuous filament mat is manufactured with acid corrosion resistant, boron-free Advantex® E-CR glass.

AGY    Aiken, SC 29801
Sep 21, 2010 Using proprietary new glass formulation, S-1 HM(TM) glass fibers feature 90 GPa tensile modulus and are suited for use in wind turbine blade applications. High-performance rovings, otherwise optimized for tensile strength, compressive strength, and compressive modulus, are fatigue resistant and come in various yields for epoxy and polyester resin systems. Direct roving product form is tailored for standard conversion to unidirectional fabrics and prepregs and multiaxial fabrics.

Unifrax Corp.    Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Jun 14, 2010 Designed to meet application requirements in various types of heat processing vessels, Anchor-Loc® 3 Insulating Fiber Modules are constructed from inorganic spun fiber blankets and manufactured from either ceramic fiber or soluble fiber chemistries. Module features continuous fold of spun blanket, stainless steel alloy hardware, and center mount attachment. Production method used for modules ensures product uniformity and consistency.

Federal-Mogul Corp.    Southfield, MI 48034
Jun 02, 2010 Compliant with UL 1441 VW-1 flame test, PET yarn meets halogen-free, flame-retardant regulations and no flaming drip requirement. Product supports processing and functional requirements for textiles used in both interior vehicle trim and wiring harness insulation in land, water, and air vehicles. It features 2 melamine-based, flame-retardant materials which, when burned, char so that burning drips don't form. Constituents of material also vaporize, diluting oxygen that can feed fire.

Cooper Hand Tools    Raleigh, NC 27612
May 21, 2010 Offered in 50 ft standard, 200 ft engineer's, or 100 m 2-sided metric/English versions, Lufkin® fiberglass long tapes feature 4-arm, open frame design that protects blade and sheds mud and dirt. Yellow clad fiberglass blade, is smooth, kink-resistant, wipes clean, and is impervious to moisture. End hook folds back for true-zero measurements, and size of ring opening facilitates use when wearing gloves. Handle has cushioned grip that promotes all-day comfort.

AGY    Aiken, SC 29801
Apr 26, 2010 Intended for use as reinforcement and dielectric in PCB substrates, ultra-fine yarns are woven into fabric and laminated with epoxy resin and copper foil to produce copper clad laminate. E-Glass composition enhances electrical insulator properties while providing thermo-mechanical stability to PCBs. Respectively used to produce fabric styles 1037 and 1027, C1200 and BC 1500 yarns consist of 100 filaments of 4.5 and 4 micron dia.

Tape-Rite Co., Inc.    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Apr 02, 2010 Suitable for assembly of Hexayurts, Bi-Directional Filament Tapes are made from high-strength nylon and fiberglass with filaments running lengthwise and crosswise for optimal strength and durability. Tapes are available in 3, 4, and 6 in. widths and come on 60 yard rolls.

Rubbermaid Commercial Products LLC    Winchester, VA 22601
Feb 26, 2010 Ensuring optimal cleaning for health, Rubbermaid HYGEN(TM) System includes textiles for dry and wet cleaning, Quick-Connect Handles and Poles for cleaning hard-to-reach areas, Flexi Frames(TM), which conform to shape of surface, and buckets and carts to optimize productivity. Textiles are built around 100% split microfiber, which traps and holds 95% of microorganisms. Bleach tolerant and extremely durable, textiles withstand up to 500 launderings and up to 200 launderings with bleach.

DuPont Co., Packaging & Industrial Polymers    Wilmington, DE 19898
Nov 10, 2009 Exhibiting strength, dimensional/thermal stability, and corrosion resistance, DuPont(TM) Kevlar® K29 AP (Advanced Performance) fiber can be used to strengthen and reinforce range of products for automotive, construction, oil/gas, and utility applications. Specific uses for this material, available in range of deniers, include tires, belts, and hoses as well as and ropes, composites, and electro mechanical cables.