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PIGMENTED SEMI-STRUCTURAL PARTS

957L multi-end roving represents a compelling solution for SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) applications where UV stability and high mechanical properties are required..

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Specifications and Literature

Performance Attributes

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Good Surface Aesthetics

Very Good Mechanical Properties Icon

Very Good Mechanical Properties

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Enhanced Service Life

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Efficient Processability

  • Efficient Processability

    Due to proprietary sizing, the product shows low static and fuzz, easy choppability (no long fiber cut), excellent runnability (smooth unwinding), thus enabling flat lay-down, low loft and uniform dispersion.

  • Good Surface Aesthetics

    Due to its proprietary sizing, the product enables the use of pigmentable resin formulations, allowing optimal coloration and high UV stability in finished parts.

  • Very good Mechanical Properties

    Due to its wetting characteristics and optimal adherence to the resin matrix, the product provides enhanced mechanical properties in semi-structural applications.

  • Enhanced Service Life

    Advantex® glass helps fight corrosion, enhancing service life compared to standard E-glass.

Transportation - Sanitary - General Purpose

957L is designed to provide optimal aesthetics and mechanical performance in transportation, sanitary, and general purpose applications. (Image courtesy of Continental Structural Plastics, USA)

Technical Information

Availability

Doff Characteristics
Product available in North America. Diameter (in) Height (in) Nominal Weight (lb)
Internal External
957L 4500TEX - 14 10.3 67.5

Technical Characteristics (Nominal Values)

Linear Weight Of Roving (Yields) Loss On Ignition (%) iso 1887: 2014
4500TEX (110) 1.90

Packaging (Standard Reference)

Each bobbin is protected by a plastic film (Tack-Pak®). Please do not remove film during use. Creel-Pak® packaging is available upon request..


Manufacturing Region Product Layers per Pallet Doffs per Layer Total Number of Doffs Creel-Pak® Pallets
Number of Ends Net Weight (kg)
North America 957L 4500Tex 4 12 48 12 3,240

LABELING

Each bobbin has a self-adhesive identification label, showing the product reference and the production date. Each pallet has at least one identification label detailing the product reference, pallet net and gross weights, production date and pallet production code. The packaging system is designed to allow short term stacking of two pallets. When stacking two high, care should be taken to correctly and smoothly place the top pallet. It is recommended to use a plywood plate between the two pallets in order not to damage the lower pallet.



STORAGE

It is recommended to store glass fiber products in a cool, dry area. The glass fiber products must remain in their original packaging material until the point of usage; the product should be stored in the workshop, within its original packaging, 48 hours prior to its utilization, to allow it to reach the workshop temperature condition and prevent condensation, especially during cold season. The packaging is not waterproof. Be sure to protect the product from the weather and other sources of water. When stored properly, there is no known shelf life to the product, but retesting is advised after two years from the initial production date to insure optimum performance.

    Regional Availability

    957L is available in North America.

    Applications

    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
    • Pipes and Tanks
    • Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > (Body) Panels
    • Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > Surface Aspect

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    Matthew Berning

    Product Leader, Multi-End Roving NA

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