The Pultrusion Report

The Environmental Impact of Pultrusion: How Custom Fiberglass Profiles Cut Waste, Energy Use, and Long-Term Costs

By Tencom Ltd.

Picture this: Every year, industries pour massive resources into replacing corroded steel beams, heavy aluminum parts, and cracking concrete structures. The hidden toll?

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How Fiberglass Window Reinforcements Limit Distortion

By Tencom Ltd.

Frame distortion occurs when the reinforcement material within a window profile expands or contracts at a rate that differs from that of the surrounding components.

6 min read

7 Electrical Safety Benefits of Fiberglass Tool Handles

By Tencom Ltd.

Quick guide: 7 electrical safety benefits of fiberglass tool handles Tencom custom pultruded handles: Non-conductive profiles engineered to meet ASTM F711 standards for live-line work

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How Custom FRP Components Prevent Metal Corrosion

By Tencom Ltd.

Key Takeaways: How Custom FRP Components Prevent Metal Corrosion FRP components are chemically inert, meaning they don't participate in the electrochemical reactions that cause...

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Why Custom Pultruded Profiles Fail in Manufacturing

By Tencom Ltd.

Specifying a custom pultruded fiberglass profile shouldn't mean accepting recurring failures on the production floor. Yet that's exactly what happens far too often when manufacturers skip...

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What Is Beam Stiffness?

By Tencom Ltd.

Beam stiffness determines how much a structural member resists bending and deflection under load. In construction, manufacturing, and product design, it’s often more critical than raw...

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How Fiberglass Tubes Improve Industrial Durability

By Tencom Ltd.

Specifying tubes for corrosive industrial environments shouldn't mean accepting a shorter service life or budgeting for frequent replacements. Yet that's exactly what happens far too often...

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What Makes Custom Pultruded Profiles Reliable

By Tencom Ltd.

You need a pultruded fiberglass profile that performs reliably for years—not one that fails after a single harsh winter or corrodes after exposure to chemicals.

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Tencom's Custom Engineering Capabilities: Precision Pultruded Solutions

By Tencom Ltd.

When a standard fiberglass profile won't deliver the strength, geometry, or performance your project demands, off-the-shelf options create costly compromises.

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