Description

Our Glass Fibre Rods are pultruded using a high volume fraction of unidirectional glass fibre in a polyester matrix to BS EN 13706 specifications, providing a high-performance, lightweight, and durable solution for a wide range of applications.

With a tensile strength that surpasses steel, these rods are capable of withstanding high loads and stresses, making them ideal for use in applications where strength and durability are crucial. Additionally, they offer excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties.

Our Glass Fibre Rods are highly versatile and can be easily machined and cut to size, allowing for easy customization to meet the unique requirements of your project. They are also resistant to corrosion and UV radiation, making them a reliable and long-lasting solution.

These rods are the perfect solution for anyone seeking a high-performance, lightweight, and durable material. With their exceptional strength and versatility, they offer an ideal solution for a wide range of applications. Please ask the Plastock team for more information on our products and how we can help you achieve your project goals.

Tech Specs

Colour	White
Density (g/cm³)	1.8
Water absorption (%)	0.5-2
Construction	Pultrusion
Resin Matrix	Polyester
Fibre Orientation	Unidirectional
CLTE (10⁻⁶K⁻¹)	7.2
Barcol hardness	40-70
Tensile strength (MPa)	500
Flexural strength (MPa)	650
Compressive strength (MPa)	190
Tensile modulus (MPa)	2.7x10⁴
Flexural modulus (MPa)	3.0x10⁴
Heat distortion temp (°C)	125-145
Dielectric strength (kV/mm)	25
Surface resistivity (Ω)	10¹⁰-10¹⁵
Volume resistivity (Ω)	10¹⁵
Insulation resistance (MΩ)	1000
Permittivity @ 50hz	5
Dissipation factor	0.02
Comparative tracking index	600
Arc resistance (s)	300

Glass Fibre White Rod