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Glass Fabric Finishes

E and S glass woven reinforcement finishes
Finishing processes include but are not limited to:

1. Removal of the sizing and binder that was applied to the glass fibers
to facilitate weaving. This is accomplished through heat cleaning,
scouring, or other specialized methods. After cleaning, the fabric
may be treated with chemical agents which interact with the chemistry
and processes used by our customers or may be left as is.

2. Sizing and binder may be left on the fabric with various chemical
agents applied directly over the greige/loom state fabric.

Most common finishes:

Finish and Resin Compatibility Guide
Finish Market* Epoxy Polyester Phenolic Melamine Silicone Polyimide BT
456 3 X   X        
497A 3 P X X     P  
504 2-3 X X          
514 1-3         P    
516 1     X P      
537 1-3         X    
538 3 X   P X   X  
550 2-3 X X          
558 3 X   X     X X
602 1-2-3   X          
608A 1 X   X X   X  
617 1-3 X   X        
621 1 X         X  
627 2-3 X P          
634 3 X            
636 2-3   X          
642 1 X X X X   P P
643 1 P   X X      
644 1 X            
646 1 X X X X   X X
770B 3 X            
830 2   X          
845A 1 X   X X      
865S 2   X          

*Typical markets where used
1. HPL & Electrical - High Pressure and multilayer laminates for electrical and electronic applications.
2. LPR - Low pressure reinforcement--automotive, aerospace, marine, recreational parts, and tooling.
3. Aerospace - Semi-structural and structural aircraft and aerospace components.
X-Used P-Primary Finish
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