Woven roving is a heavyweight fiberglass fabric made by interweaving direct rovings in a plain weave pattern. It is a cost-effective and efficient material used in the composite industry to add thickness and strength to laminates. Composed of continuous glass fiber strands, woven roving is designed to deliver high-performance results in various applications, notably in the production of large structural components.
ADVANTAGES
Enhanced Strength:
Provides remarkable tensile, flexural, and impact strength to composite materials, crucial for structural applications.
Cost-Effectiveness:
Compared to other reinforcing materials, woven roving offers a balance between performance and cost, making it a popular choice for large-scale applications.
Easy Handling and Application:
Despite its weight, it is relatively easy to handle and lay into molds, facilitating its application in hand lay-up and automated processes.
Good Wet-Out Characteristics:
It readily absorbs resin, ensuring a good bond between the fabric and resin matrix, which is essential for the integrity of composite parts.
Thickness Contribution:
Adds significant thickness to laminates with fewer layers, simplifying the laminating process and reducing labor costs.
Versatility:
Compatible with various resin systems, allowing for its use in a wide range of composite manufacturing processes.
APPLICATION
Marine Industry:
Heavily used in the manufacturing of boat hulls, decks, and other marine structures due to its strength, durability, and resistance to water and impact.
Automotive and Transportation:
Contributes to the production of lightweight, high-strength components for vehicles and transportation equipment.
Wind Energy:
Used in the fabrication of wind turbine blades and nacelles, offering the required strength and stiffness while being cost-effective.
Recreational Products:
Ideal for manufacturing recreational vehicles, sports equipment, and leisure boats where strength and durability are essential.
Construction and Infrastructure:
Applied in the creation of panels, roofing elements, and structural components that require high strength and resistance to environmental factors.
Industrial Applications:
Utilized in the making of tanks, storage vessels, and industrial components that benefit from the material's robustness and chemical resistance.
SPECIFICATION
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Code
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Weave
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Weight(g/m2)
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Resin Compatibility
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Roll Width(mm)
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EWR200
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Plain
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200
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UP, VE, EP
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20-3000
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EWR270
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270
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EWR300
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300
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EWR360
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360
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EWR400
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400
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EWR450
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450
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EWR500
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500
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EWR600
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600
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EWR720
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720
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EWR800
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800
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EWR860
|
860
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EWR1000
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1000
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EWR1200
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1200
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EWR1500
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1500
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EWR1600
|
1600
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*Specific products could be made according to customers’requirements.