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Comparisons with Traditional Materials |
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The properties of Pultron pultrusions compared to PVC, Aluminium and Steel.
PUL1 = pultrusion unidirectional glass, PUL2 = plutrusion unidirectional glass & mat.
Physical Properties
| Specific Gravity |
1.8 - 2.1 |
ASTM D 792 |
| Glass Content (W/W) |
50% - 85% |
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Mechanical Properties
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Flexural Strength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 - 1450 MPa
40 - 180 MPa
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ASTM D 790
ASTM D 790
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Tensile Strength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 - 1450 MPa
30 - 120 MPa
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ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
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Compressive Strength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 MPa
80 - 150 MPa
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ASTM D 695
ASTM D 695
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Flexural Modulus
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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14 - 50 GPa
10 - 12 GPa
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ASTM D 790
ASTM D 790
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Tensile Modulus
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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50 GPa
8 GP a
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ASTM D 638
ASTM D 638
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Elongation at Rupture
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2.5%
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ASTM D 3916
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Short Beam Sheer Strenght
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50MPa
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ASTM D 4475
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Impact Strenght
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125KJ/m2
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ISO 179
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Hardness
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50 Barcol
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ASTM D 2583
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Electrical Properties
| Electrical Strenght |
5 - 40 KV/mm |
DIN 53 481 |
| Surface Resistivity |
10 12 |
DIN 53 482 |
| Volume Resistivity |
10 10m |
DIN 53 482 |
| Dielectric Constant |
<5 |
DIN 53 483 |
Thermal Properties
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
5.4 -9X10 -6K -1 |
ASTM D 696 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
0.25W/mK -1 |
ASTM C 117 |
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Service Temperative Range
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Lower
Upper
Specific Heat
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-100oC
160oC
1.25kJ/kgk -1
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Note: 1MPa - 1N/mm 2
These values are approximate and for general guidance only. Properties of pultrusions can be modified to suit the application. Properties will change with temperature. Pultron pultrusions can be tested to a broad range of International Standards .
For more details please consult our Technical Department.
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High Strength to 
Corrosion/ Chemical Resistant
Electrical Insulation
Thermal Insulation
Electomagnetic Transparency
