Unidirectional
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PRODUCT INFORMATION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OCV™ Technical Fabrics Unidirectional Fabrics are a composite reinforcement designed for applications requiring a high concentration of reinforcement in only one direction. This is achieved by placing continuous fibers in either a 0° or 90° direction. These fibers are held in place by either interweaving a lightweight hot melt yarn to lock the unidirectional fibers in place, or by stitching the fibers in place using a stitch yarn. The versatile fabric, made from high-quality fibers, is available in a variety of widths and weights to meet your particular requirements. The input fibers are designed to give controlled wet-out and excellent laminate properties. Each fabric can be combined with a glass mat or veil for enhanced performance or surface finish. PRODUCT APPLICATION OCV™ Unidirectional Fabrics provide excellent strength and stiffness along the fiber direction. They also providethe highest ratio ofaxial strength to weight. This combination of properties makes Unidirectional Fabrics ideal for demanding applications with a high aspect ratio (length to width ratio) such as wind blades, poles, and stringers. These fabrics are also useful in applications where a discrete area requires additional strength or stiffness. Wrapping of existing structural components, such as columns and beams, with Unidirectional Fabrics could also greatly increase the lifespan and performance of these critical load-bearing members. These fabrics are also commonly used in FRP pipe and fittings for increased strength. _FEATURES_PRODUCT BENEFITS Maximized axial fiber content Reduced resin usage and part weight Improved longitudinal strength, stiffness and flex Finished parts perform under extreme tensile Economical method to deliver unidirectional reinforcement Lower finished part cost Improved strength without adding thickness at comparable stiffness Enhanced performance from lighter laminates Available in a variety of widths and weights Offers design flexibility for wide range of applications

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OCV~ Technical Fabrics PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / AVAILABLE PRODUCTS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION TOTAL WEIGHT WEIGHT UNIFORMITY Yarn Roving STANDARD WIDTH Powder Bonded Powder Bonded Others weights, types and combinations are available under request. OWENS CORNING ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY OWENS CORNING FIBERGLAS, SPRL. OWENS CORNING - OCV ASIA PACIFIC SHANGHAI REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS HONG KONG This information and data contained herein is offered solely as a guide in the selection of a reinforcement.The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory data and field test...

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