Fiberglass yarns are a key player in many different industrial applications. They are preferred for use in these applications because of their high strength, heat and electrical resistance, flexibility, and durability. Fiberglass yarns are important components in industries such as packaging, insulation, filtration and safety products. The adaptability of fiberglass yarns to a wide variety of processing and application situations make these products highly valued in the market. New application development and material replacement options are considered on a daily basis, and fiberglass yarns fit at the top of the list for many of these programs.

Applications:
Use of AGY fiberglass yarns in the industrial market include the following:

• Filament tape and packaging materials
• Industrial insulation and appliance gasketing
• Safety fabrics
• Motor coil winding insulation
• Filtration
• Coated fabrics
• Pressure vessels

Products:
AGY offers a wide range of E Glass yarns, as well as some S-2 Glass products, for a variety of applications.

• G150, G75. Applications: reinforcement for filament tapes, coated fabrics PTFE compatible
• DE37, G37 yarns and texturized products. Applications: thermal fabrics such as welding blankets, gloves, fire suits, ovens gaskets
• DE50, DE100, DE150, DE75. Applications: filtration fabrics and high temperature filter bags
• E225, D450, D900. Applications: coated fabrics PTFE compatible, protective fabrics
• BC sewing thread: Applications: filtration fabrics

Case Histories:

• Affordable High Perforamnce Reinforcement Enables New Marine Applications [Eng PDF]

Data Sheets:

• High Performance S-1 Glass™ for Demanding Wind Energy Turbine Blade Applications [Eng PDF]