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glass fiber: see fiberglass fiberglass, thread made from glass. It is made by forcing molten glass through a kind of sieve, thereby spinning it into threads. Fiberglass is strong, durable, and impervious to many caustics and to extreme temperatures. ..... Click the link for more information. . glass fiber [¦glas ¦fī·bər] (materials) A glass thread less than a thousandth of an inch (25 micrometers) thick, used loosely or in woven form as an acoustic, electrical, or thermal insulating material and as a reinforcing material in laminated plastics. Also known as fiberglass. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The iM30K product is being offered as an alternative to conventional additives/fillers such as glass fiber, calcium carbonate and talc. Under the agreement, Owens Corning will buy Asahi Fiber Glass' continuous glass fiber operation including its Ibaraki plant by the first half of Q2 2006. Compared to a polyurethane and glass fiber headliner, for example, AcoustiMax needs just four layers--half that of the polyurethane piece--and increases to more than twice its original thickness upon heating. |
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