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COMPOSITE RESIN SYNERGY

ARcoteX® 5326 has been specifically developed to be used with polyester and vinylester resins in corrosion-resistant applications.

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Specifications and Literature

Performance Attributes

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PERFORMANCE

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PROCESSING

  • PERFORMANCE

    • Corrosion-resistant glass


    • Excellent performance in both acid and alkali media


    • No static electricity

  • PROCESSING

    • Excellent unwinding


    • Low level of fuzz


    • Excellent wet-out characteristics

APPLICATIONS

ARcoteX® 5326 is designed mainly for use in filament winding and pultrusion, but is also suitable for weaving applications.

Technical Information

Technical Characteristics

LINEAR DENSITY OF ROVING (TEX)
(ISO 1889:2009)		 FILAMENT DIAMETER (µm)
(ISO 1888)		 LOSS ON IGNITION (%)
(ISO1887:1995)		 MOISTURE (%)
(ISO 3344:1995)
600 19 0.80 0.30 max.
1200 19 0.80 0.30 max.
2400 27 0.80 0.30 max.
• Direct Roving
• Electrical Conductivity: Very low
• Specific Gravity: 2.68 g/cm³
• Material: Alkali-resistant glass*
• Softening Point: 860ºC–1,580ºF
• Chemical Resistance: Very high
• Modulus of Elasticity: 72 GPa — 10 x 106 psi
• Tensile Strength: >1,000+ MPa – >145 x 103 psi

* Our fibers are manufactured with high zirconia content in compliance with ASTM C1666/C1666/M-07 and EN 15422 and under the recommendations of PCI and GRCA.

Packaging & Storage

ARcoteX® 5326 rovings are protected by a shrink-wrap polythene film, open at the top, which should not be removed when the product is in use. Rovings are packed on pallets. ARcoteX® 5326 rovings should be stored away from heat and moisture, and in their original packaging. Optimum conditions are temperatures, between 15°C and 35°C and humidity between 35% and 65%. If the product is stored at lower temperatures it is advisable to condition it in the workshop for at least 24 hours before use, to prevent condensation.

Quality Standards

ARcoteX® 5326 fibers are manufactured under a quality management system approved to ISO 9001.

ARcoteX® fibers are not classified as dangerous by the Regulation 1272/2008/EC. For more information, please refer to our Safe Use Instruction Sheet.

CE-marking and Declaration of Performance as fibers for use in concrete and mortar through European Technical Assessment ETA 17/0169 for 600 and 1200 tex.

Verified Environmental Product Declaration according to ISO 14025 and EN 15804:2019 available upon request.

    Regional Availability

    ARcoteX® 5326 is available worldwide.

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