1. What is Fiber Glass?

Fiberglass or glassfibre is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products; the resulting composite material, properly known as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) or glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), is called "fiberglass" in popular usage.

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2. List some properties of FRP or GRP(Glass Reinforced Plastic)? List some of the industries where FRP is used?

Properties

• High ratio of surface area to weight
• High strength to weight ratio
• Non-corrosive to air, water and salt
• Highly durable and resist high pressure.
• Light weight and Electrically non-conductive

Applications

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Marine
• Medical Equipment
• Wind Mills
• Railways
• Furnitures etc.

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3. Give some examples of FRP products.

• Helmet
• Bath tubs
• Speed boats
• Formula 1 car bodies
• Chairs etc.

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4. Can big parts be fabricated with Fiberglass?

With FRP, fabrication of large size products is fast and cost effective

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5. Can changes / modification to design be carried out?

Yes. Depending on the complexities of design changes can be accommodated with minimal cost.

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6. What has to be provided for development of FRP component ?

Please provide with original sample of product to be developed or CAD data.

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7. Is fiberglass fire retardant / acid resistant?

Fiberglass components can be made fire retardant / acid resistant by using appropriate resins.

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8. Can you take up bulk production?

Yes.

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9. Can you offer color options for our products?

Yes. Single colour can be provided by gel coating.

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10. Can you offer multiple colors in the same product?

If the quantity is large we can do it by painting.

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