A wide range of different shapes makes it possible to use Standard Profiles in almost every application. In general, all GRP Profiles are cross-reinforced with mats. Unidirectional glass fibre rovings in the centre of the profiles carry the longitudinal forces. To improve protection against UV-radiation and wear-out a surface veil can be used.
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Advantages of Reinforced Plastics
- operating conditions from -100°C to +180°C
- self extinguishing and halogen free
- linear behaviour
- low weight
- electrical insulating
- thermal isolation
- chemical resistant
- corrosion and weather resistant
- UV resistant
- economic efficiency
- high strength
- easy assembly, short construction period
- metal free - non-magnetic
- electrical grounding is not required
- no further maintenance is necessary
- easy to work on, even on-site with the use of common hand tools
- no ridges when drilling and sawing
- for indoor and outdoor application
As a standard, isophtalic polyester resins are used for the matrix. To fulfill special requirements the following resin types are applied:
- vinylester resin: extreme corrosion resistance
- phenolic resin: high temperature and fire resistance
- epoxy resin: special electrical properties
- acrylic resin: low smoke emissions in case of fire
