XStrand® S product is classified as an S-glass according to ASTM C-162, DIN 1259, ISO 2078, ASTM D578, and JIS R3410 standards.

XStrand® S product is classified as an S-glass according to ASTM C-162, DIN 1259, ISO 2078, ASTM D578, and JIS R3410 standards.

By replacing a steel tank with a XStrand® reinforced tank, the 50 % weight savings achieved could be translated into an additional 2 tons reduction of CO2 emissions over the lifetime of a mid-size car

By replacing a steel tank with a XStrand® reinforced tank, the 50 % weight savings achieved could be translated into an additional 2 tons reduction of CO2 emissions over the lifetime of a mid-size car

Depending on applications, XStrand® reinforcements enable up to 50 % weight savings vs. steel and up to 50 % cost saving vs carbon fiber

Depending on applications, XStrand® reinforcements enable up to 50 % weight savings vs. steel and up to 50 % cost saving vs carbon fiber

XStrand® glass fibers can help reinforce pipes withstanding salt and currents in ocean thermal energy power generation project

XStrand® glass fibers can help reinforce pipes withstanding salt and currents in ocean thermal energy power generation project

XStrand® RXStrand® SXStrand® H

Industrial

High Performance Reinforcements Redefine Value and Make New Applications and Choice Possible.

Overview

Owens Corning XStrand® H, XStrand® R and XStrand® S reinforcements have outstanding fatigue and impact performance characteristics, superior mechanical properties and offer significantly higher thermal performance and excellent corrosion resistance. These characteristics make XStrand® H , XStrand® R and XStrand® S reinforcements ideal for a host of industrial, Infrastructure, marine, sports and recreation applications. XStrand® H, XStrand® R and XStrand® S products provide high-performance materials that increase strength while reducing weight yet are still cost-effective. Owens Corning XStrand® reinforcements are a viable alternative to many materials currently used for pressure vessels and equipment for alternative fuels, and in boats, tennis rackets, skis and snowboards.

How does XStrand® R reinforcements compare?

  • Up to 50% weight savings compared to steel
  • A more affordable solution compared with other commercially available S-glass fibers
  • Superior corrosion resistance compared to E-glass
  • Up to 50% higher strength compared to E-glass
  • Up to 20% higher Modulus compared to E-glass

Industry Need: A More cost competitive High-Performance Material Solution

High-performance materials that increase strength while reducing weight and yet are still cost-effective are always in demand. Owens Corning XStrand® reinforcements are a viable alternative to many materials currently used for applications requiring high strength and high modulus. Example of such applications are pressure vessels, high-performance boats, tennis rackets, skis and snowboards, long ladder rails and grating systems

CNG Tanks for Transportation

One growing application that illustrates the cost/performance benefits of XStrand® R and XStrand® S reinforcement is in CNG tanks for transportation. By replacing a steel tank with a Composite tank reinforced with XStrand® R Roving, the 50 percent weight savings achieved could translate into an additional two tons reduction of CO2 emissions over the lifetime of a mid-size car.

Long-Span Pultrusion

Demanding industrial applications made with long-span pultrusion require high modulus and long life. Composite applications are produced by long-span pultrusion include ladder rails, bars, rods, grating systems and miscellaneous structural shapes in polyester, vinylester and epoxy Resin systems.

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