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Fiber Type: Typically E-glass (electrical grade), which offers high electrical resistivity, good mechanical strength, and thermal stability.
Weave Pattern: Mostly plain weave, providing balanced strength, low elongation, and a smooth surface ideal for lamination or coating.
Thickness range: approx. 0.2 – 0.35 mm (depending on exact weight and finish).
Continuous operating temperature (fabric only): up to 550°C.
Melting point: approx. 680–700°C.
This weight range is considered light-to-mid weight and offers a good balance between:
Mechanical strength (tensile and tear resistance)
Flexibility (easily wraps around pipes, ducts, or irregular surfaces)
Resin absorption (for laminates)
Cost efficiency (lighter than 300+ gsm fabrics, but stronger than 100 gsm)
Property | 200 gsm fabric | 260 gsm fabric |
|---|---|---|
Typical thickness | ~0.20 mm | ~0.27–0.30 mm |
Tensile strength (warp/weft) | ~1,200–1,800 N/50mm | ~1,800–2,200 N/50mm |
Air permeability | medium | medium–low |
Resin pickup (for laminates) | moderate | higher |
Used as reinforcement in epoxy, polyester, or phenolic resin composites.
Produces rigid electrical insulation boards, GPO-3, FR-4, or industrial laminates.
Requires silane finish for strong resin-to-glass bonding.
Provides high dielectric strength, low moisture absorption, and good arc resistance.
Used as the base fabric for removable insulation blankets (e.g., for valves, turbines, exhaust pipes).
Often coated or laminated to improve thermal performance (see Section 4).
Can be used as a non-coated heat shield or welding blanket (if treated with high-temperature finish).
Meets flame resistance standards such as ASTM E84 or EN 13501.
The same base fabric can be transformed for different thermal roles:
Finish / Coating | Thickness added | Max service temp (continuous) | Key function |
|---|---|---|---|
Silane finish (only) | none | 550°C | improves resin bonding for laminates |
Aluminum foil lamination | +0.02–0.03 mm | ~150°C (adhesive limited) | reflects radiant heat, vapor barrier |
Silicone rubber coating (one or two sides) | +0.15–0.30 mm | 220–260°C | flexible, weather/abrasion resistant |
PU (polyurethane) coating | +0.10–0.20 mm | 130–150°C | abrasion resistance, water repellent |
PTFE (Teflon) coating | +0.05–0.15 mm | 260°C | non-stick, chemical inert, low friction |
Choose: 200–260 gsm plain weave, heat-cleaned + silane finish
Good wettability with epoxy/phenolic resin
High dielectric strength
UL 94 V-0 rating available for flame retardancy
Choose: 200–260 gsm fabric + silicone rubber coating
Retains flexibility after repeated heating
Resists oil, water, and mild chemicals
Choose: 200–260 gsm + aluminum foil lamination (foil on one or both sides)
Low smoke & toxicity
Ideal for pipe, duct, and automotive heat shields
Choose: 260 gsm fabric + PTFE impregnation/coating
Excellent dielectric properties for high-performance electrical laminates
Used in food processing, heat sealing, and chemical insulation
Choose: 200–260 gsm heat-cleaned fiberglass fabric (no coating)
Welding curtains, furnace seals, or as a carrier for other insulation layers
Laminating performance: The fabric must be free of starches/sizing (heat-cleaned) to ensure proper resin penetration. A silane coupling agent is essential for high laminate shear strength.
Thermal conductivity of glass fabric alone: approx. 0.04–0.07 W/m·K (in lamina direction). After lamination with resin or coating, conductivity will rise depending on the matrix material.
Dielectric strength (for electrical laminates): typically > 10–20 kV/mm when properly impregnated with epoxy.
If the application requires both heat insulation + structural strength, a multi-layer construction is recommended (e.g., fabric + fiberglass batting + fabric).
Parameter | 200–260 gsm Fiberglass Fabric |
|---|---|
Temperature range (fabric only) | –50°C to +550°C |
Typical weaves | plain weave |
Compatible resins | epoxy, polyester, phenolic, silicone |
Common coatings | silicone, PU, PTFE, aluminum foil |
main uses | laminate reinforcement, thermal covers, fire barriers, electrical insulation |
Key property balance | strength vs. weight vs. flexibility |
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