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Tips -The individual
fibers that make up chopped strand mat is held
together by an adhesive binder that is designed to
break down in polyester and vinyl ester resins. How
Much Resin Do I Need? -Fiberglass mat
requires approximately 1-1/2 to 2 times its own
weight in resin for complete saturation.(example:
1LB of mat needs 1-1/2 to 2 LBS of resin). Most
resins weigh about 9-1/2 LBS per gallon. Ordering
Information: Resin
requirements for 3/4 oz mat. 38" - Needs approx.
12oz resin per yard Resin
requirements for 1.5 oz mat. 38" - Needs approx.
24oz resin per yard Resin
requirements for 1.5 oz mat. 4" - Needs approx.
1.25gal resin per roll Resin
requirements for 2 oz mat. 50" - Needs approx.
42oz resin per yard Resin
requirements for 1.5 oz mat.
Mat
S-Glass
Boat Cloths
Epoxy Mat
Veiling
Coremat
2x2 Twill
4x4 Twill and Tapes
4-HS
Narrow Widths
2x2 Twill
Blue, Red Yellow
Release Films
End of Rolls
2nds
Chopped strand mat is very economical and offers good
stiffness. However, for greater strength
and a lower weight product biaxials and woven cloth fabrics
are generally used.
All the following mats are compatible for use with
polyester
resins and
vinyl
ester resin.
Minimum quantity to order is ONE linear yard and sold
in full yard increments.
A linear yard is 3 Feet long X width of fabric
Call for pricing or information in full roll quantities.
Resin usage shown below is approximate rule of thumb and can
vary based upon individual technique and requirement.
Ph. 561-588-1001 - email: info@uscomposites.com
3/4oz per square
foot
(6.75oz per square yard)
Tears and forms easily for contoured or light duty
applications.
50" - Needs approx. 16oz resin per yard
Weight: 3/4
ounce per square foot.
Full rolls are approx. 150 to 170 yards
1-1/2 oz per square
foot
(13.5oz per square yard)
Most commonly used mat for mold and boat building
applications as well as automotive part construction.
50" - Needs approx. 32oz resin per yard
Weight: 1-1/2
ounce per square foot.
Full Rolls are approx. 80yds
1-1/2 oz per square
foot
(13.5oz per square yard)
Narrow cut strips for easy application to seams and
joints.
6" - Needs approx. 1.75gal resin per roll
12" - Needs approx. 3.5gal resin per
roll
Full Rolls are typically 110yds
but can range from 80yd to 110yd.
2 oz per square foot
(18oz per square yard)
Heavy duty mat for faster build-up but less
conformability.
Weight: 2 ounces
per square foot.
Full Rolls are approx. 60yds.
Owens Corning has discontinued this item. We are continuing
to look for other sources. We have found our brand of
1-1/2oz x 50" (cat# FG-10550) regular chopped strand
mat wets out with epoxy very well and could be considered a
substitute.
50" - Needs approx. 36oz resin per yard
Chopped Strand
Mat compatible for use with epoxies.
Material is stitched together, as opposed to
the adhesive binders used in common fiberglass
mats.
Full Rolls are approx. 75yds