Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics are a composite material consisting of fiberglass reinforcements in a plastic (polymer) matrix. The variations of both reinforcements and polymers allow an incredible range of physical and mechanical properties, which can be developed specifically for the performance required. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic composites are strong, lightweight, corrosion resistant, thermally and electrically nonconductive, RF transparent, and virtually maintenance free. Fiberglass is an attractive, lightweight, and durable material with one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios available for component fabrication. It is also highly resistant to environmental extremes. FRP do not rust, are highly resistant to corrosives, and are able to withstand temperature extremes as low as -80° F or as high as 200°F. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastics can be tooled, molded, and fabricated into almost any shape or design. There are few restrictions on color, finish, shape, and size. In addition to its versatility, FRP products are cost effective solutions for almost any application, component, or part. Once molds have been created, parts can be easily duplicated at an extremely cost effective price point.
FRP products are chemically inert, thus will not react with other substance. FRP products are also structurally stable and exhibit the least amount of expansion and contraction with temperature fluctuations as compared to traditional materials. A process where each layer of the laminate is individually fabricated on a contact mold allowing precise control of the glass content and ensures that the glass is thoroughly wetted with resin. This fabrication method is the most labor intensive.