Glass- and Mineral Fiber with Dynasylan^® Products

Glass fiber products, such as endless glass fibrer, chopped strands, mats, rovings, yarns, milled glass fiber, glass wool etc., are used as reinforcing materials in plastics. The strenght imparted to the plastic by the glass fiber and the protection afforded to the glass fiber by the plastic, provide high profile properties.

+ Advantages

hight elasticity
low weight
corrosion resistance
chemical resistance
good heat and sound insulation

- Disadvantages

uneven surface
difficult coating
low deformation resistance

The natural glass surface shows poor adhesion to polymers, particularly in the presence of moisture. For this reason the glass surface is adjusted organophilic by a size or finish treatment. The essential components of the size or finish are our Dynasylan^® products which effect: