Military Strength Fiberglass
Feb 10th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Fiberglass IntroductionHS2 & HS4 Military Strength Fiber Glass combines high strength-to-weight with affordability for military armor protection. With very high elongation-to-break and excellent impact resistance, HS2/HS4 military strength fiber glass is designed to provide technologically advanced, light weight solutions that offer effective blast mitigation against IED’s and ballistic threat resistance.
Key Features and Benefits
- Lighter weight, more mobile composite armor
- Contributes to lower cost armor solutions
- Increases energy absorption, resulting in improved ballistic performance
- Improves corrosion and fatigue resistance reducing maintenance costs
- Composite design and assembly allows cost reduction through part consolidation
- Works in conjunction with all PPG Military Solution technologies
HS2/HS4 Military Strength Fiberglass Physical Properties
|
Property |
HS2 |
HS4 |
E-GLASS |
|
Tensile Strength (ASTM D-2343) |
3.1 – 3.6 GPa (450 – 525 Kpsi) |
3.1 – 4.0 GPa (450 – 575 Kpsi) |
1.9 – 2.4 GPa (270 – 350 Kpsi) |
|
Tensile Modulus (ASTM D-2343) |
82 – 86 GPa (11.9 – 12.4 Mpsi) |
83 – 90 GPa (12.0 – 13.0 Mpsi) |
69 – 76 GPa (10.0 – 11.0 Mpsi) |
|
Density |
2.53 g/cm3 |
2.53 g/cm3 |
2.59 g/cm3 |
|
Softening Point |
911° C |
926° C |
846° C |
HS2/HS4 Product Offerings (Blast and Ballistic)
|
Product ID |
Compatible Resin |
Filament Diameter |
Available TEX |
Packaging |
|
1105 Series – HS4 1205 Series – HS2 1107 Series – HS4 1207 Series – HS2 |
Phenolic Epoxy Vinyl Ester |
9μ |
240 – 2400 TEX 33 or 66 TEX or plied |
Roving Specialty Yarn Woven Fabric |
Source: PPG