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How FRP Is Made

FRP In The World

You can find FRP products in just about any industry and in many different
applications. For example, when you visit a waterpark you will notice many of the
attractions and the stairways leading to them are made from FRP. If you have ever
toured a brewery, you will notice the scaffolding and catwalks typically are made of
FRP as well. Fiberglass is everywhere and for good reason—it is the most versatile and
durable material available for structures and many other applications such as wall
coverings and flooring. To understand how FRP is made first you must understand the
material itself.

What Is FRP?

FRP is a composite made up of thermosettings (resins) and fiberglass, which is very thin fibers of
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FRP is a composite made up of thermosettings (resins) and fiberglass, which is very thin fibers of
glass, hence the name. These glass fibers and the various resins it is combined with is what makes
up the base ingredients of FRP products. 
The resins are what contribute the various environmental and chemical resistance qualities and
act as the binder for the glass fibers within the structural layer. DEFI products generally (https://defifi
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comprised of three layers also referred to as laminates.

Chemical Barrier Layer (CBL): This layer provides chemical resistance that gives FRP
products their anti-corrosive characteristic
Structural Layer: For temperature resistance and structural integrity
Topcoat (Surface Veil): Environmental and temperature resistance

As you can see, the emphasis in the composite is on structural strength and durability in any
environment. When you get to know how FRP is made, it makes a very compelling case for the
widespread use in many different industries due to the advantages it offers.

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What is Pultrusion?
Pultrusion is a fabrication process that produces continuous lengths of polymer structural shapes
that contain consistent cross-sections for increased strength. As the name implies a machine

“pulls” the raw materials through a linear process using a continual pulling mechanism. In this
case, the raw materials are the resin mixture in liquid form (resin, filler, and application-specific
additives) and the glass fibers which provide the reinforcement. The fiberglass is in continuous
forms—rolls of fiberglass mat and spools of fiberglass filaments similar to fine strands.

The Process Basics

Step 1
Reinforcement materials are pulled through the line and saturated in a resin bath until
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completely saturated.

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A surfacing veil (topcoat) is added according to the specifications of the project.

Step 3

The composite is then pulled through a pre-former which prepares it for the heated steel
die. 

Step 4

The hardened shape is then pulled on through the final stage which is the cut-off saw.

The Role Of The Materials

As DEFI fiberglass products are made for many different applications and
environments, there are several types of materials that can be used to create the final
product to meet various specifications.

Resins

Resins are what provide the environmental and chemical resistance to the finished product and
are the binding agent of the glass fibers. At DEFI we apply different variations of resins depending
on the environment the products will be used in, and the traits set forth by the client such as:
Chemical/Corrosive Resistance
Environmental Temperature Resistance
Heat Distortion Temperature (HDT)
Flame Retardancy

When choosing the resins to use for a particular fabrication there are three main classifications
used in FRP fabrication.

 Polyester Resins 
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 Epoxy Resins 

 Vinyl Ester Resin (https://defifi

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Fiberglass
Fiberglass is used to bolster the mechanical strength, impact resistance, and to maintain a fixed
shape of the finished product. Fiberglass comes in a wide variety of shapes as well as types of
glass. Our DEFI team selects the proper combination based on upon intended use and ISO
standards the final product must meet or exceed.

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