PARIS, March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the
annual JEC Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading
global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite
systems, introduced SE1550, a new single-end Type 30®
roving which is compatible with all major thermoset resin systems
and weaving processes. The new roving will be available
globally and is made from the company's Advantex® glass,
a corrosion-resistant E-CR glass fiber reinforcement that meets
ASTM D578, ISO 2078 and DIN1259-1 standards.
"SE1550 roving is designed for applications such as woven,
knitted and multi-axial fabrics or pre-pregs where enhanced
mechanical properties including fatigue performance are required
for all resin systems," said Global Product Leader for Type
30® Eric Carlier.
"Our advanced sizing and chemical binding technology makes
the roving compatible and well-suited for use in unsaturated
polyesters, vinyl esters and epoxy resins." This technology
was optimized for use by weavers to improve productivity by
minimizing the changeovers required as they manufacture fabrics for
use in multiple resin systems.
Fabrics manufactured using SE1550 roving provide superior
mechanical performance in major thermoset resin systems and
excellent performance retention after exposure to moisture. These
properties are beneficial in end-use markets like marine, water
pipe and other consumer and industrial applications.
The SE1550 roving delivers a range of benefits that include
processing with low-fuzz, less clean-up and reduced glass waste.
The high-quality fabrics can shorten cycle times, provide high
resin pick-up and improve part aesthetics.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of
residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber
reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A
Fortune® 500 Company for 56 consecutive years, Owens Corning is
committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions,
transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens
Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology
with sales of $5 billion in 2010 and
about 15,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents.
Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
SOURCE Owens Corning