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It is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass. It is used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products; the resulting composite material, properly known as fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) or glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), is called "fiberglass" in popular usage. Glassmakers throughout history have experimented with glass fibers, but mass manufacture of fiberglass was only made possible with the invention of finer machine tooling. What is commonly known as "fiberglass" today, however, was invented in 1938 by Russell Games Slayter of Owens-Corning as a material to be used as insulation. It is marketed under the trade name Fiberglas, which has become a genericized trademark. A somewhat similar, but more expensive technology used for applications requiring very high strength and low weight is the use ofcarbon fiber.
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IS a 1962 Tollycraft made out of fiberglass?
wood with a fiberglass overlay
When did we start using fiberglass for cars?
Fiberglass has been used for decades. The original 1953 Chevrolet Corvette body was made of fiberglass. The Glasspar G2 built in 1949 was made of fiberglass but they just made bodies not a complete car. The Kaiser-Darrin 161 built in 1954 was also fiberglass.
Is a 2001 Honda Accord rear bumper made out of fiberglass carbon fiberglass or plastic?
It is made out of plastic.
What is fiberglass made out of?
Fiberglass is literally made from the fibers of glass. It is generally used to reinforce plastic products. Fiberglass is simply glass fibers used to reinforce a polymer. You can even create fiberglass designs at home.
What is an esky made of?
a fiberglass
What is fiberglass grating?
Fiberglass grating is made to look similar to metal grates in industral use, but since it is made of fiberglass it is corrosion and impact resistant. Fiberglass grating has low electric and heat conductivity and can be made strong enough for fork lifts or even trucks to travel over.
What is the difference between a fiberglass roof and a shingled roof?
Fiberglass shingles are lighter and thiner with there base being made out of fiberglass. The fiberglass shingles will cost more but wear better.
What are some of the fibreglass made from?
Fiberglass
What is the monster truck made out of?
Fiberglass
Are swimming pool ladders made of fiberglass?
Some can be. They are usually made of metal and plastic. I have seen a few fiberglass ladders though.
Is a 2001 Honda Accord rear bumper made out of fiberglass or carbon fiberglass?
Neither, it is plastic.
What are Surfing fins made from?
the best ones are made of carbon-fiber the good ones are made of fiberglass the regular stock ones are a mix of hard plastic and fiberglass
