The Pultrusion Report

How Fiberglass Rod Quality Affects Load Performance

By Tencom Ltd.

A single fiberglass rod that tests well in the lab can still fail in an assembled product. The difference between that lab result and real-world load performance often comes down to quality...

6 min read

When a 20-Foot Machine Leaves North Dakota and Meets Nevada Sun

By Tencom Ltd.

The machine fit in January. Holes lined up. Covers closed. The slides ran free. The crew in North Dakota signed off, loaded the crate, and sent it west.

5 min read

What Makes Fiberglass Tool Handles Safer for Linework

By Tencom Ltd.

Choosing the right handle material for live-line tools can mean the difference between a routine shift and a dangerous incident. For electrical utility crews, fiberglass tool handles...

6 min read

Buy America and BABA for Pultruded FRP: What “Produced in the U.S.” Actually Means

By Tencom Ltd.

A federally funded infrastructure bid can stall on one line item: Is this composite part produced in the United States?

6 min read

Understanding Fiberglass Tube Service Life in 2026

By Tencom Ltd.

Selecting a fiberglass tube for an industrial application shouldn't mean guessing whether the wall thickness will hold up in five years. You need a profile that handles your mechanical...

6 min read

What Is Osmotic Blistering in Fiberglass Rods in 2026

By Tencom Ltd.

Outdoor fiberglass rods shouldn't develop bubbles and blisters just because they sit in a humid environment. Yet that's exactly what happens when moisture works its way through the resin...

8 min read

Pultruded Fiberglass in Agricultural Support Systems: Beyond Basic Tree Stakes

By Tencom Ltd.

Most people still picture a green rod next to a young maple when they hear “fiberglass stake.” That product matters. It is also only the starting point.

4 min read

How Made-in-USA Pultrusion Affects Lead Times, QC, & Supply Chain Risk

By Tencom Ltd.

A custom pultruded profile is only as useful as the moment it arrives — on spec, on schedule, and ready for the next operation.

5 min read

How Outdoor Exposure Breaks Down Fiberglass Rods

By Tencom Ltd.

Fiberglass rods should hold their strength for decades after installation. Yet outdoor environments attack these composites through three interconnected degradation mechanisms that many...

7 min read

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