8. Glossary
Filament
The basic component of all fiberglass. A fiber consists of several filaments bonded together by a sizing agent. The filament is mainly characterized by its diameter.
Strain Point Temperature
Defined by ASTM C336, this is the temperature corresponding to a viscosity of η = 10, ,13.5 Pa.s.
Batch; vitrifiable mixture
Mixture of several raw materials.
Liquid resin molding; Liquid Composite Molding (LCM)
Generic term covering several processes for injecting or infusing resin into dry reinforcements, as described below.
Resin transfer molding; Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
Injection of resin into a closed mold containing...
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Bibliography
- (1) - BERTHEREAU (A.) - High Performance Glass Fibers, previous & future trends - [Communication orale]. ACMA Composites 2012 Conference, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV (02/2012). http://www.acmashow.org
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Standards and norms
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- Textile glass – - ISO 1886 - (1995)
- Textile glass – - ISO 1887 - (1995)
- Textile glass – Discontinuous fibers and filaments – - ISO 1888 - (2022)
- Reinforcement wire – - ISO 1889 - (2009)
- Reinforcement wire – - ISO 1890 - (2009)
- Textile glass – Son...
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Economic data
Reinforcing fiberglass market in 2024 (Owens Corning, 2025)
7.3 million tons worldwide.
Demand has grown over recent decades, with a growth rate consistently higher than that of industrial production (historically by a factor of 1.5 to 1.6).
Annual growth of 3.6% expected over the period 2024-2030.
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