Glasforms™ Pultruded Rods, Tubes & Custom Profiles
Stiffness, Strength, & Weight Reduction
Glasforms' pultrusion process creates continuous, constant cross-section profiles with consistent, uniform quality and exceptional mechanical performance. These continuous fiber-reinforced polymer composites are ideal in applications where high stiffness and light weight performance are critical.
Standard and custom shapes and sizes are available with a variety of resins including polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy, and reinforcements including mat/roving (MR-GFRP) or unidirectional (U-GFRP) fiberglass, or high performance unidirectional carbon fiber.
Our design and engineering experts can help select the materials to meet your specific stiffness, weight, strength, flex, density, and tensile requirements.
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Impact
- Exceptionally high mechanical properties for lightweight structures
- Linear, constant cross-section profiles
- Continuous, automated manufacturing process
- Custom shapes and sizes
- Consistent, uniform quality and material properties
Resources
Technical Data Sheets
Browse our library of product data sheets containing technical descriptions and details.
Product Selection Guide: Thermoset Advanced Composites
Explore our thermoset composite portfolio
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates
Explore carbon fiber reinforced composite materials
Glasforms Electrical Components
Composite materials for power transmission and distribution products
| Property | Test Procedure | Glass Fiber Reinforced Profiles | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Profiles | Multiaxial Glass Reinforced Profiles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Content, % by weight | ASTM D2584 | 65-75 | 75 | 45-55 |
| Tensile Strength, ksi (MPa) | ASTM D3916 / D638 | 110-150 (750-1000) | 405 (2800) | 45-60 (310-415) |
| Tensile Modulus, Msi (GPa) | ASTM D3916 / D638 | 5.5-7.0 (38-48) | 24 (165) | 2.6-3.5 (18-24) |
| Flexural Strength, ksi (MPa) | ASTM D4476 / D790 | 100-130 (700-900) | 180 (1200) | 65 (450) |
| Flexural Modulus, Msi (GPa) | ASTM D4476 / D790 | 5.5-6.5 (38-45) | 21 (145) | 2.1-2.7 (15-19) |
| Compressive Strength, ksi (MPa) | ASTM D695 | 60-110 (415-750) | 150 (1000) | 40 (275) |
| Density, lbs/in3 (g/cm3) | ASTM D792 | .068-.073 (1.9-2) | 0.058 (1.6) | 0.066 (1.8) |
| Barcol Hardness | ASTM D2583 | 50-60 | 50-60 | 50-60 |
| NAME | CATEGORY | DESCRIPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Composites - Thermoset Portfolio | Video | Gordon Composites™ and Glasforms™ thermoset composite materials and applications | View |
| Advanced Composites Automotive Overview | Application Overview | Composite solutions for lightweighting, reinforcing, and replacing metal in automotive applications | View |
| Advanced Composites for Automotive Applications | Video | Polystrand™, Glasforms™, and Gordon Composites™ are exceptional alternatives to traditional materials such as wood, ceramic, and metal for automotive applications. | View |
| Advanced Composites Overview | Product/Service Overview | Avient’s reinforced composite technologies use carbon, glass and aramid fibers with custom formulated thermoset or thermoplastic resins in continuous forming processes | View |
| Archery Cable Guard | Case Study (Snapshot) | Maintained stiffness and straightness while upholding performance and aesthetic specifications | View |
| Carbon Fiber Composites Infographic | Infographic | Get fast facts on these strong, lightweight alternatives to metal | View |
| Concrete Reinforcement | Case Study (Snapshot) | Provided peel ply and other surface modification capabilities that comply with specific CA regulations and allowed for better adhesion with concrete | View |
| Glasforms Composite Profiles | Video | Explore what's possible with Glasforms composite profiles, from sizing options to target applications. | View |
| Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ Carbon Fiber Reinforced Rods, Bars and Laminates for Strengthening, Stiffening and Lightweighting - Product Bulletin | Product/Service Overview | Product description for Glasforms™ and Gordon Composites™ carbon fiber reinforced rods, bars and laminates, as well as the value solution, key characteristics, uses, applications and technical properties | View |
| Glasforms™ Electrical Components | Product Selection Guide | Learn more about composite materials for power transmission and distribution products | View |
| Glasforms™ Improved Adhesion Pultrusions | Product/Service Overview | Glasforms pultrusions featuring improved adhesion resin formulations provide enhanced adhesive properties that enable exceptional bonding performance for end products | View |
| Orthopedic Fixator Device | Case Study (Snapshot) | Maintained stiffness and straightness necessary for halo applications | View |
| Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - eBook | eBook | Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs | View |
| Thermoset Advanced Composites Product Selection Guide | Product Selection Guide | Explore our thermoset composite portfolio | View |
| Underbody Automotive Brace - Case Study | Case Study | A new Glasforms™ composite brace saves weight and improves structural integrity for a major US automotive OEM | View |
Product Bulletin: Improved Adhesion Pultrusions
Formulated with enhanced adhesive properties for exceptional bonding performance