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Tecido de Fibra de vidro

TEXIGLASS® manufactures fiberglass fabrics from 26 to 1,350 g/m², bidirectional and unidirectional and in different types of weaving (plain weave, twill 3×1, twill 2×2, satin 8HS, flat Turkish 4HS, English twist, etc.), and can be up to 3.20 m wide.

Fiberglass fabrics are generally used in composites in cases where a more accurate ratio of Weight X Resistance X Dimensioningis needed, therefore in more precise processes than conventional and artisanal methods such as Spray Up or lamination with fiberglass blanket (short fibers). Fabrics can be up to 4x stronger than blankets in terms of tensile and impact resistance. However, what stands out in the blanket or short fibers is the multidirectional resistance of the piece (isotropy).

Applications: They serve as reinforcements for surfboards, printed circuit boards, car bodies and motorcycle fairings, printed circuit boards, aircraft, tubes, tanks, wind turbine blades, boat hulls, treatment plants, raised floors, joint treatment, etc.

In addition to composite applications, fiberglass is widely used in the thermal insulation industry because of its excellent high-temperature resistance properties.

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Tecido de Fibra de carbono

TEXIGLASS® manufactures carbon fiber fabrics in weights between 200 and 900 g/m², bidirectional and unidirectional and in different types of weaving (plain weave, twill, satin, 8HS, etc.).

Applications: Reinforcements of racing car bodies, hospital tables and parts (transparent to X-Ray), aircraft and UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), human prostheses and orthotics, structural reinforcements in concrete beams and columns of bridges and buildings (civil construction), wind turbine blades, sports parts, planes, tooling (molds), etc.

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Tecido de Fibra de Aramida

TEXIGLASS® manufactures fabrics in weights between 200 and 600 g/m², bidirectional and unidirectional, generally in plain weave. (plain weave).

Applications:  

– – Automobile Industry: ballistic armor, tires, brake pads, formula 1 cars, special cables, among other parts;

– Personal and Industrial Protection Items: Gloves and protective jackets, shoes, clothing for firefighters and sneakers for sports;

– Military Industry: bulletproof helmets, vests and masks;

– Industry and General Items: Kayaks, Helicopter Propellers and much more.

Consult us to know more about our aramid fabrics and the possibilities we can offer you.

Tecidos híbridos

Hybrid or blended fabrics are those made up of two or more different fibers. The advantage of hybrid fabrics is to provide different characteristics in a single product, such as a carbon fiber + aramid fabric, where there will be a mixture of rigidity with flexibility, due to the respective characteristics.

Fiberglass + carbon fiber fabric is also very common, as it guarantees greater resistance than a conventional 100% fiberglass fabric, but with increased resistance and an interesting Cost-Benefit ratio.

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FIBERGLASS:

Fiberglass is a material composed of Silicon Oxide (SiO2) modified with alkali metal oxides which, after being melted, are transformed into filaments. It is a material composed of the agglomeration of very thin glass filaments that are not rigid and are highly flexible, and can be arranged in the form of rolls/rods, ropes, tapes, fabrics, and braids.

As it is a versatile and highly available material, it can be used in various processes. In addition to being light, heat resistant and non-oxidizing, it can be up to three times stiffer than steel.

Currently, fiberglass is responsible for the main applications in strategic sectors such as Energy, Oil & Gas, Agribusiness, Basic Sanitation, among others.

Download the MSDS and fiberglass properties table here.

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ARAMID FIBER:

Aramid Fiber is a synthetic fiber from the Polyamide family with unique chemical composition and properties such as: mechanical and impact resistance, lightness and fatigue. In addition to these characteristics, aramid is extremely resistant to heat and its great differential consists in the possibility of interaction with different polymeric matrices, forming super-resistant composites. These different combinations of aramid fiber composites with the various polymers, thermosets and thermoplastics used in its structure, resulting in composites that can be up to seven times more resistant than steel.

Download the MSDS and fiberglass properties table here.

Also, see the Products tab to learn more about our line of fiberglass articles.

CARBON FIBER:

Carbon fiber is a synthetic fiber (synthetic because the main precursor is PAN – Polyacrylonitrile), with high mechanical strength, low weight and great versatility. Made up of thousands of microfilaments that are grouped to form a consistent yarn, carbon fibers can also vary depending on the fiber’s modulus of strength and design application.

Examples of most common tensile strengths: 4,200 mPa / 4,900 mPa / 5,500 mPa.

In addition to being a material used for structural uses, carbon fiber has a great aesthetic appeal that makes it an object of desire in several areas: from sports cars and yachts, to artifacts and furniture.