Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic, FRP
July 2, 2025
FRP Refrigerated Truck Panels
July 7, 2025Fiber - Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Different thickness, Different Price.
Our staff will give you the most suitable quote.
- Brand: Andar
- Thickness: 1.2mm-5mm
- Length: 100M or 120M
- Width: Max 3.3M
- Surface: Matte/Glossy
- Backside: smooth, rough
- Colour: Ral colour
What is Fiberglass?
Fiberglass is a composite material composed of a polymer resin matrix strengthened by embedded glass fibers. The glass fibers, sourced from materials like glass, carbon, basalt, and sometimes paper, wood, or asbestos, offer exceptional toughness and structural strength. The polymer matrix, often made of epoxy, vinyl ester, or polyester, binds the fibers together, providing flexibility and resistance to environmental factors such as heat, cold, rain, and dust. This combination results in a material with properties far superior to its individual components.
Unrivaled Properties of Fiberglass
- High Strength – to – Weight Ratio: Fiberglass is incredibly strong while being lightweight. It can offer similar or even better strength compared to traditional materials like steel, aluminum, or concrete on a pound – for – pound basis. For example, pultruded FRP is stronger than structural steel in terms of strength – to – weight, weighing approximately 75 – 80% less than steel and 30% less than aluminum. This property makes it an ideal choice for applications where weight reduction is crucial without sacrificing durability, such as in the automotive and aerospace industries.
- Exceptional Corrosion Resistance: Fiberglass is impervious to rust and rot, and it can withstand a wide range of corrosive environments. Whether it’s exposure to chemicals, saltwater, or harsh weather conditions, our fiberglass products maintain their integrity. We offer a comprehensive corrosion resistance guide to help you make the best choice for your specific application.
- Low Conductivity: As an excellent insulator, fiberglass has low thermal and electrical conductivity. This makes it suitable for applications where insulation is required, such as in electrical enclosures, thermal insulation panels, and more.
- Electromagnetic Transparency: Fiberglass is virtually transparent to radio waves, microwaves, and other electromagnetic frequencies. This unique property has long been utilized in the cellular industry for antenna designs, ensuring clear signal transmission.
Versatile Applications
Automotive and Transportation:
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Vehicle Bodies
: In the automotive industry, fiberglass is used to manufacture bodies of automobiles, trucks, and trailers. By reducing the weight of the vehicle, it improves fuel – efficiency and mileage. For instance, carbon fiber – based FRPs are being used in high – value cars and racing cars to replace metal panels, making the vehicles lighter and more fuel – efficient.
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Interior Components
: Fiberglass is also used for interior components such as dashboards, door panels, and seats, providing a lightweight and durable solution.
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Transportation Infrastructure
: In the construction of railway sleepers, bus stops, and other transportation infrastructure, fiberglass offers corrosion resistance and long – term durability.
Why Choose Us?
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Quality Assurance
: We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, which means we adhere to the highest quality standards in the industry. Our manufacturing processes are continuously monitored and improved to ensure that we consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer specifications and requirements.
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Customization
: We understand that every project is unique. That’s why we offer customized fiberglass solutions tailored to your specific needs. Our in – house engineers can work with you to develop the perfect product for your application, from design to production.
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Competitive Pricing
: Despite our high – quality products and services, we offer competitive pricing. The installation cost of our fiberglass products is generally on par with carbon steel, and with lower ongoing maintenance costs, you can enjoy long – term savings.
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Global Reach
: With our state – of – the – art manufacturing facilities and a well – established distribution network, we are able to serve clients worldwide. No matter where you are located, we can deliver our high – quality fiberglass products to you in a timely manner.
