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PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY

LuxeStrand™ is a multi-end roving specifically designed to reduce blistering and product defects while increasing performance through improved wet-out and great processability.

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Performance Attributes

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Excellent part surface finish with proven blister reduction

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Efficient processability

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Great mechanical performance

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Enhanced Service Life

  • Excellent part surface finish with proven blister reduction

    Improved surface aesthetics -- customer trials have shown blister reduction and part defect reductions when compared to other products.


    Multifuctional pigmentable solution designed for use with Low Shrink (LS) and Low Profile (LP) formulations.

  • Efficient processability

    Outstanding resin impregnation and wet-out characteristics enable a 10%-15% higher glass loading, reducing resin consumption and glass changeovers, while possibly increasing line speed.

  • Great mechanical performance

    The product is a multi-functional solution in that its proprietary sizing helps the final part with excellent mechanical properties.

  • Enhanced Service Life

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

Applications

LuxeStrand™ roving is designed to provide optimal performance in Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) general applications – ideal for the tub and bath market. LuxeStrand™ roving can also be used in other SMC applications such as general-purpose end use products.

Technical Information

Availability

MANUFACTURING REGION PRODUCT/DOFF DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL Ø (MM) HEIGHT (MM) NET WEIGHT (KG)
North America 2750/4800 Tex 280/350 265 20-32

Technical Characteristics (Nominal Values)

LINEAR WEIGHT OF ROVING (TEX) YIELDS (YDS/LB) LOSS ON IGNITION (%) ISO 1887:1995
2750 185 1.20
4800 103 1.20

Packaging and Labeling

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

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.
MANUFACTURING REGION PRODUCT/DOFF DESCRIPTION DOFF Ø (CM) PALLET DIM LxWxH (CM) LAYERS PER PALLET DOFFS PER LAYER NUMBER OF ENDS PALLET NET WEIGHT (KG)
North America 4800 Tex
2750 Tex
35
228
142 x 109
114 x 114
4
3
12
16
12
4
1535
960

Storage

Unless otherwise specified, it is recommended to store glass fiber products in a cool, dry area. Ideal conditions are at a temperature between 10°C and 35°C and a relative humidity between 35% and 85%. The glass fiber products must remain in their original packaging material until the point of usage. If the storage temperature is below 15°C, it is recommended that the product be stored in the workshop, within its original packaging, at least 24 hours prior to use to help prevent condensation. The packaging is not waterproof. Be sure to protect the product from the weather and other sources of water. When stored properly, the product can be used up to 2 years from the date of manufacture, and retesting is advised after 1 year from the initial production date to insure optimum performance.

    Regional Availability

    LuxeStrand™ is available in North America.

    Applications

    • Consumer Goods > Other Open or Closed Mold
    • Pipes and Tanks
    • Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > (Body) Panels
    • Transportation > Automotive > Exterior > Surface Aspect
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Battery separators
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Long fiber (LFRP)
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Near-to-Engine
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Noise Control
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > PA Applications
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Semi-Structural
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Structural
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > TP (CFRT) Tapes

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    Matthew Berning

    Product Leader, Multi-End Roving NA

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