Pultruded Fiberglass in Agricultural Support Systems: Beyond Basic Tree Stakes
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.
How Outdoor Exposure Breaks Down Fiberglass Rods
Fiberglass rods should hold their strength for decades after installation. Yet outdoor environments attack these composites through three interconnected degradation mechanisms that many purchasing managers and engineers don't fully account for when...
Dimensional Stability of Pultruded Fiberglass Across Extreme Temperature Swings
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 cycle through those extremes year after year.
How to Fix Pultrusion Design Issues in Custom Profiles in 7 Steps
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 warped profiles, surface cracks, or premature failures...
Why Fiberglass Rods Crack in Conductor Assemblies
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 fails in the field, you face more than a replacement cost....
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Uses of Fiberglass in Industrial Applications
Fiberglass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites are used across industries. Because FRP profiles are versatile and flexible, it’s hard to find an industry that can’t benefit from the...
Composites Beyond 2021
The demand for Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites is exploding in usage across a broad range of industries. It is lightweight, stronger, and more sustainable than old-school...
Flexible Design Options with Fiberglass
Ask a person what makes a good design, and you will likely get a number of different answers. According to Dieter Rams ─ a well-known German Industrial designer:
Increasing Demand for Pultruded Profiles in Four Sectors
Pultruded products are very versatile, lightweight, and extremely durable. They are being used to replace other materials such as wood, steel, aluminum, and other materials. Their...
Fiberglass Applications in the Home
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites can be used not just for infrastructure, aerospace, and transportation, they can also be used to enhance home interiors and exteriors.
Keeping Cool with Composites
Office buildings in major cities are very expensive to maintain. Typically, office space rents at a premium, with utilities often higher as well, especially in the summer.
Resins and their Role in Custom Fiberglass Pultrusion Manufacturing
Pultrusion is a manufacturing technique used to make parts with a constant cross-section. The material is pulled through the die, which closely controls the profile dimensions. The...
Tencom Pultruded Fiberglass Profiles Have Strong Advantages
Tencom manufactures a broad range of pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) ─ referred to as fiberglass ─ structural shapes and systems. Pultrusion is a proven technique of manufacturing...
Pultruded Poles Stand Up to Harsh Weather
For decades, wood poles have been used to hold up utility lines. But such poles are prone to environmental damage- wear and tear, decay, wind damage, and inclement weather.
The ABCs of Pultruded Profiles
Pultruded fiberglass angles, bars, and channels (ABCs) offer multiple advantages and are more durable and versatile than traditional materials such as wood, steel, or aluminum.
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