973 & 973CX1
ENHANCE SURFACE AESTHETICS AND PERFORMANCE
Specifications and Literature
Performance Attributes


High Mechanical Properties

Enhanced Service Life

Efficient Processability
- Excellent ProcessabilityProprietary sizing enables optimal processability in both SMC and LFI processes with: low static and fuzz, easy chopping without long fiber cuts, and excellent runnabillty with smooth unwinding.
- Class A Surface FinishExcellent wetting characteristics allow lower sheet density, resulting in Class A surface quality in Low Profile SMC.
- High Mechanical PropertiesOptimal adherence to the resin matrix, along with excellent wetting characteristics provide enhanced mechanical properties in semi-structural applications.
- Enhanced Service LifeAdvantex® glass helps fight corrosion, enhancing service life compared to standard E-glass.
Technical Information
Availability
Doff Characteristics | ||||
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Product available worldwide — other Tex may be available upon request. | Diameter (mm) | Height (mm) | Nominal Weight (kg) | |
Internal | External | |||
973 4400/4500TEX & 973XC1 2200 TEX | - | 280 to 355 | 260 to 265 | 18 to 30 |
Technical Characteristics (Nominal Values)
Linear Weight Of Roving (Yields) | Loss On Ignition (%) iso 1887: 1995 |
---|---|
2200/4400/4500 TEX (207/110) | 1.88 |
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 |
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Number of Ends | Net Weight (kg) | |||||
North America | 973 4500 Tex | 4 | 12 | 48 | 1 to 16 | 1,470 to 3,240 |
Latin America | 973 4400Tex | 4 | 12 or 16 | 48 or 64 | 1 to 12 or 16 | 1,000 to 1,150 |
Asia Pacific | 973C 4500Tex and 973CX1 2200Tex | 3 | 16 | 48 | 1 to 16 | 864 |
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
Applications
- OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
- Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > (Body) Panels
- Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > Surface Aspect
- Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Semi-Structural
- Transportation > Marine
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