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General Information
Fiberglass is the most cost-effective material. It's a strong as Carbon Fiber, but 40% as stiff, and 2X the weight. Suited to everyday applications where you need strong parts.
Material Specifications
The following chart outlines the product specifications for Standard Fiberglass:
Property | Test Standard | Standard Fiberglass |
Tensile Strength (MPa) | ASTM D3039 | 590 |
Tensile Modulus (GPa) | ASTM D3039 | 21 |
Tensile Strain at Break (%) | ASTM D3039 | 3.8 |
Flexural Strength (MPa) | ASTM D790* | 210 |
Flexural Modulus (GPa) | ASTM D790* | 22 |
Flexural Strain at Break (%) | ASTM D790* | 1.1 |
Compressive Strength (MPa) | ASTM D6641 | 140 |
Compressive Modulus (GPa) | ASTM D6641 | 21 |
Compressive Strain at Break (%) | ASTM D6641 | N/A |
Heat Deflection Temperature (°Celcius) | ASTM D648 Method B |
105 |
Density (g/cm^3) | N/A | 1.6 |
*Measured by a method similar to ASTM D790