The Making of Glass Fiber

There have been many refinements to the glass fiber process since its commercialization 80 years ago, although the basic process has changed little. The desire to improve the finished product's performance properties and the drive to bring cost down and increase production throughput are two continuous threads running through the history of fiberglass manufacturing. The glass fiber process is described in its various steps: batching; melting; fiberization; coating; and drying/packaging. An insert provides insight into market target expansion through glass fiber evolution, as well as future growth through lower costs.

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• Authors:
  • Gardiner, Ginger
• Publication Date: 2009-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: pp 30-35
• Serial:
  • Composites Technology
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: Gardner Publications Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1083-4117

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Coatings; Costs; Drying; Glass fibers; Markets; Melting; Packaging; Production; Properties of materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Batching
• Subject Areas: Highways; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01131499
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 2009 8:32AM