PARIS, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at the JEC
Composites Show, Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global
producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems,
introduced XStrand® H roving, a new high-performance
reinforcement solution for long-span composite parts manufactured
using the pultrusion process.
The new high-performance XStrand® H roving is made
with a proprietary boron-free glass formulation that meets R-Glass
standards ISO 2078, ASTM C162 and DIN B1259-1 and performs better
than conventional E-glass providing:
- Up to 15 percent more stiffness
- Up to 20 percent more strength
- Up to 10 times more fatigue resistance at a given load
- Resistance to strong acids equal to E-CR glass
"The new roving enables fabricators to create longer span,
lighter weight components with lower deformation and superior
strength," said High-Performance Reinforcements Program Leader in
Europe, Eric Dallies. "XStrand® H roving was
developed for demanding industrial applications such as ladder
rails, lighting poles and telescopic rods."
XStrand® H roving provides significantly better
fatigue resistance for longer useful life. Although specifically
developed for use with polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resin
systems, it can also be used in acrylic and polyurethane systems to
produce long span structural beams.
To learn more about XStrand® H and our other
high-performance reinforcement products, go to:
http://www.ocvreinforcements.com/hp/index.asp
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