Food industries also benefit from the properties of fiberglass as they use the material to hold up corrosive blood in chicken and beef plants. Fiberglass has also proven to be an affordable grating option for the food industry as well.
Slip resistance is one of the most popular features of fiberglass, this characteristic is especially popular in the chemical industry, manufacturing, plating plants and the pulp and paper industry.
The slip resistant quality creates a safer environment for these workspaces. Factory work may be an industry that people may not be too familiar with, but some common leisurely events and items may put this product into perspective for a few.
Aquariums, fountains, waterslides, hot tubs and even automobiles are all products that have been improved because of fiberglass. Its non-slip property prevents people from drowning in fountains. One of the best functions of this beloved composite is in the aerospace and defense field. Fiberglass is a great material when it comes to making aviation equipment and ducts. Engine cowlings, bulkheads, storage bins and ground handling equipment all include fiberglass during their construction.
Circuit board manufactures are also constructed with fiberglass as well as televisions, radios, computer and cellphones. Fiberglass is a popular material that is extremely versatile and is used in many aspects of or everyday lives. Next time you get on a plane or go down a waterslide or turn on the television you will be more knowledgeable about the construction as well as the amazing contributions of fiberglass. Kashif Chaudhary I began writing as a professional on my personal blog and then discovered my true calling, which is writing about technology, news, and gadgets in general.
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Graduate Student Member. Undergraduate Student Member. Benefits Enjoy these benefits no matter which membership you pick. Thank you! Often overlooked, this lightweight, wispy material is big business by Mitch Jacoby September 22, A version of this story appeared in Volume 96, Issue Credit: Shutterstock. Subscribe ». Windmill turbines, watercraft, and thousands of other products are strong yet lightweight because they are made from fiberglass. You might also like Tough, self-monitoring composites inspired by nacre.
Composite Materials. Share X. The similarities to fiberglass are apparent, but a defining characteristic of fiberglass is that the glass strands are the main component. Glass-reinforced plastic is comprised mostly of plastic, so while it's an improvement over plastic alone for strength and durability, it won't hold up as well as fiberglass. Although there hadn't been much advancement in the recycling of fiberglass items once they'd already been produced, some new innovations in recycling technology and uses for recycled fiberglass products are starting to emerge.
One of the most promising is the recycling of outdated wind-turbine blades. In less than a year, GFSI recycled blades for GE and estimated that in the coming years, GE would be able to re-manufacture or reuse up to 50 million pounds of fiberglass waste.
In addition, a great deal of fiberglass itself is currently manufactured from recycled glass. According to the National Waste and Recycling Association's newsletter "Waste", recyclers are turning broken glass into a viable resource known as cullet glass that's been crushed and cleaned , which in turn, is being sold to manufacturers of fiberglass insulation. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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