Owens Corning High Performance Reinforcements

Based on revolutionary patented technology that includes new glass batch formulas and enhanced melting and forming capability coupled with proprietary sizing chemistry, the innovative products are designed specifically in response to the composites industry’s need for large volume production of high-strength glass fibers that will enable it to compete favorably with traditional materials by significantly improving the cost-performance ratio of composites.

Market Needs & Drivers

Increasing need for cheaper renewable energy
Global terrorism fuelling the need for armor & ballistic protection
Increased demand for oil & gas resulting in high energy costs & need for fuel-efficient transportation.

High-Performance Reinforcements	Roving	Roving	Roving
Markets	Wind Energy	Ballistics/Armor	Industrial
Available Direct Rovings	24μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 1200 tex 17μ – 600 tex 12μ – 300 tex	12μ – 600 tex	24μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 1200 tex 17μ – 600 tex 12μ – 300 tex
Resin Compatibility	Epoxy & MC	Epoxy & MC	Epoxy & MC

High-Performance Reinforcements S Glass	Roving	Roving	Roving
Markets	Aerospace	Ballistics/Armor	Industrial
Available Rovings	12μ – 300 tex 9μ – 360 tex 9μ – 337 tex* 9μ – 675 tex* *Outside pull pkg	9μ – 360 tex	24μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 2400 tex 17μ – 1200 tex 17μ – 600 tex 12μ – 300 tex 9μ – 337 tex* 9μ – 360 tex* 12μ – 660 tex* *Outside pull pkg
Resin Compatibility	Epoxy & MC	Epoxy & MC	Epoxy & MC

Roving is available for sampling, planned commercial introduction in 2010.

* WindStrand® is the Owens Corning trademark for High-Performance Reinforcements for wind energy.
* ShieldStrand® is the Owens Corning trademark for High-Performance Reinforcements for defense.
* FliteStrand® is the Owens Corning trademark for High-Performance Reinforcements for aerospace applications.
* XStrand® is the Owens Corning trademark for High-Performance Reinforcements products for industrial applications.