
Fiberglass is finespun filaments of glass, which are available in a rope
or mat form. When used in a process with polyester resins, catalysts and
hardeners, can be formed or molded into pools, spas and related shapes.
It is a very tough and durable plastic material consisting of extremely
fine glass fibers, used in making various products, such as yarns,
fabrics, insulators, and structural objects or parts.
Properties
Fiberglass films have many unique and outstanding properties, which
provide design opportunities for the improvement of existing products
and the developments of new products. It resists most acids with the
exception of hydrofluoric acid and hot phosphoric acid. It has
dimensional stability, will not shrink or stretch with change in
atmospheric conditions. Fiberglass film has low coefficient of thermal
expansion and relatively high thermal conductivity. It had high
dielectric strength and relatively low dielectric constants. It also has
low water absorption and high temperature resistance. It is used for
harsh, wet insulation jacketing application.