The Pultrusion Report

Dimensional Stability of Pultruded Fiberglass Across Extreme Temperature Swings

By Tencom Ltd.

Outdoor structures, window systems, industrial equipment, and infrastructure components rarely stay at a constant temperature. They expand under summer heat, contract in winter cold, and...

4 min read

How Tight Tolerances (±0.005") Actually Get Achieved in Custom Pultruded Profiles

By Tencom Ltd.

When a custom fiberglass profile has to drop into a precise assembly, mate with metal components, or maintain consistent performance across thousands of parts, “close enough” is not good...

4 min read

Before You Lock In That Custom FRP Design: 7 Questions Every Engineer Should Ask

By Tencom Ltd.

You’ve spent weeks refining the geometry. Loads are calculated. Environmental conditions are mapped. The CAD model looks solid.

3 min read

How to Fix Pultrusion Design Issues in Custom Profiles in 7 Steps

By Tencom Ltd.

Getting a custom pultruded fiberglass profile right the first time shouldn't require multiple rounds of trial and error. Yet many buyers discover design flaws only after installation, when...

7 min read

Why Fiberglass Rods Crack in Conductor Assemblies

By Tencom Ltd.

A fiberglass rod in a conductor assembly should deliver decades of reliable service. Yet far too often, these components develop cracks long before their expected lifespan ends. When a rod...

8 min read

How Fiberglass Tubes Resist Industrial Wear in 2026

By Tencom Ltd.

Fiberglass tubes should maintain their structural performance for decades in demanding industrial environments. Yet that's exactly where traditional materials fall short. Steel succumbs to...

7 min read

Custom Tooling for Pultruded Fiberglass: Lead Times, Costs, and Design Tips

By Tencom Ltd.

Custom pultruded fiberglass profiles deliver exact shapes, strengths, and performance that standard catalog parts cannot match.

5 min read

What Is the Best Material for Window Reinforcement

By Tencom Ltd.

Window manufacturers face a critical decision when specifying reinforcement materials for residential frames.

7 min read

Guide to Investigating Fiberglass Rod Failure: Analysis & Testing

By Tencom Ltd.

When a fiberglass rod fails before its expected service life ends, the costs go beyond replacing the component. You face unplanned downtime, potential safety concerns, and questions about...

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