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ME1960 multi-end roving represents a versatile solution for a large-surface of SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) components that require a combination of efficient processing, high mechanical, and aesthetic properties.

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Specifications and Literature

Material Safety Data (SDS, SUIS) (1)

Performance Attributes

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EFFICIENT PROCESSING

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ENHANCED PERFORMANCE

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IDEAL FOR PIGMENTED PARTS

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ENHANCED SERVICE LIFE

  • Efficient Processing

    Easy unwinding and chopping, flat lay-down, and uniform dispersion with low fuzz and static for large and/or semi-structural part molding.

  • Enhanced Performance

    Better wet-out allows higher glass loading (up to 65% according to a 2016 single customer data source) due to excellent wet-through and impregnation. This can be leveraged to further enhance the mechanical strength and stiffness of the composite part in complex structures.

  • Ideal Color (White) for Pigmented Parts

    Desirable product flow within mold at low shrinkage delivers a resin-rich white-color surface aspect with low-porosity which facilitates good pigmentation or painting of finished parts.

  • Enhanced Service Life

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

Applications

ME1960 product is designed for the manufacture of large transportation components such as cab door skins for heavy-duty trucks, buses, and trains as well as home fixtures and other semi-structural general-purpose products requiring high modulus, strength, and aesthetics.

Technical Information

Technical Characteristics (Nominal Values)

LINEAR WEIGHT OF ROVING (TEX) YIELDS (YDS/LB) LOSS ON IGNITION (5) ISO 1887:2014
2400 207 1.30
4800 110 1.30

Availability & Packaging

Other Tex may be available upon request. Please consult with your Owens Corning representative.

MANUFACTURING REGION PRODUCT/DOFF DESCRIPTION EXTERNAL Ø (IN) HEIGHT (IN) NET WEIGHT (LB)
Europe ME1960 2400 Tex 290 260 20

Each doff is protected by Tack-Pak™ packaging. Please do not remove film during use. Creel-Pak™ packaging is available upon request.

MANUFACTURING REGION PRODUCT DOFF Ø (IN) PALLET DIM. LxWxH (IN) LAYERS PER PALLET DOFFS PER LAYER NUMBER OF ENDS PALLET NET WEIGHT (LB)
Europe ME1960 2400 Tex 290 90 x 120 x 122 4 12 1 to 16 1,000
Europe ME1960 4800 Tex 290 120 x 120 x 122 4 16 1 to 16 1,220

Labeling

Each doff 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

    ME1960 is available in Europe.

    Applications

    • Consumer Goods > Other Open or Closed Mold
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Semi-Structural
    • Transportation > Automotive > Interior > Structural
    • Transportation > Heavy Transportation

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    Matthew Berning

    Product Leader, Multi-End Roving NA

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