Glass Fibers and Fiberglass
Learn about the chemistry, properties, and uses of glass fibers, or fiberglass as it is more commonly known.
Fiberglass Safety
A brief overview of the hazards of working with fiberglass and how to protect yourself. From the American Lung Association of Georgia.
A brief overview of the hazards of working with fiberglass and how to protect yourself. From the American Lung Association of Georgia.
Forms and Types of Glass Fibers
Glass fibers are available as chopped strand, chopped strand mat, roving, and yarn. Types include A, E, AR, C, and S (the list is not inclusive); this page shows the chemical composition and basic mechanical and physical properties for these types.
Glass fibers are available as chopped strand, chopped strand mat, roving, and yarn. Types include A, E, AR, C, and S (the list is not inclusive); this page shows the chemical composition and basic mechanical and physical properties for these types.
Glass Fibers for Nonwovens
Describes the classification of glass fibers by geometry, physical and mechanical properties, and sizing. Good definitions of E-, S-, C- and AF-glass.
Describes the classification of glass fibers by geometry, physical and mechanical properties, and sizing. Good definitions of E-, S-, C- and AF-glass.
How Are Fiber Optics Made?
Overview of the process for making this specialized type of glass fiber. The process is similar but not identical to the manufacture of structural or textile glass fibers.
Overview of the process for making this specialized type of glass fiber. The process is similar but not identical to the manufacture of structural or textile glass fibers.
Making Fiber Glass Yarn
A nice overview showing how glass fibers are made. The process is illustrated through a pictorial flow chart; clicking on some of the steps brings up additional details and pictures. Steps include sizing, twisting, and texturizing.
A nice overview showing how glass fibers are made. The process is illustrated through a pictorial flow chart; clicking on some of the steps brings up additional details and pictures. Steps include sizing, twisting, and texturizing.
Manufacture and Physical Properties of Optical Fibers
Detailed technical document about optical fibers. Covers chemistry of the glass and engineering calculations related to manufacturing. Three references.
Detailed technical document about optical fibers. Covers chemistry of the glass and engineering calculations related to manufacturing. Three references.