Fiberglass rods, also known as glass reinforced plastic (GRP) rods, are a type of pultruded profile made from high-strength fiberglass and resin. They have many advantages over traditional metal rods, such as lightweight, corrosion resistance, electrical insulation, high elasticity, and low thermal expansion. Fiberglass rods are widely used for various applications in different industries, such as construction, communication, sports, automotive, and aerospace.

 

Product Features

Lightweight: Fiberglass rods are about 75% lighter than steel rods and 30% lighter than aluminum rods, which reduces the transportation and installation costs and improves the performance and efficiency of the products.

Corrosion resistance: Fiberglass rods are resistant to rust, chemical attack, UV radiation, and salt water, which makes them suitable for harsh environments and outdoor applications.

Electrical insulation: Fiberglass rods have excellent electrical insulation properties, which prevents electric shock, fire hazard, and electromagnetic interference. They are ideal for electrical wiring systems, antennas, and cable supports.

High elasticity: Fiberglass rods have high elasticity and can withstand high impact and bending loads without permanent deformation. They can absorb shock and vibration and reduce noise and fatigue.

Low thermal expansion: Fiberglass rods have low thermal expansion coefficient, which means they do not expand or contract significantly due to temperature changes. They can maintain their shape and size under different temperatures and avoid cracking or warping.


Product Applications

Fiberglass rods can be used for various purposes in different fields, such as:

Construction: Fiberglass rods can be used as reinforcement for concrete structures, such as bridges, buildings, tunnels, and roads. They can also be used as support for roofs, walls, ceilings, and floors.

Communication: Fiberglass rods can be used as material for communication cables, such as fiber optic and electrical wires. They can also be used as components for communication equipment, such as antennas, towers, poles, and masts.

Sports: Fiberglass rods can be used as material for sporting equipment, such as fishing rods, golf club shafts, hockey sticks, ski poles, and archery arrows. They can enhance the strength and durability of the equipment and improve the performance of the athletes.

Automotive: Fiberglass rods can be used as material for automotive parts, such as bumpers, spoilers, fenders, and hoods. They can reduce the weight and fuel consumption of the vehicles and increase the safety and stability of the drivers.

Aerospace: Fiberglass rods can be used as material for aerospace parts, such as wings, fuselages, propellers, and landing gears. They can withstand high temperature and pressure and resist corrosion and fatigue.


Product Specifications

Fiberglass rods come in a variety of standard sizes and colors. They can also be customized according to the specific requirements of the customers. The following table shows some common specifications of fiberglass rods:

 

Diameter (mm)	Length (m)	Color	Tensile Strength (MPa)	Flexural Strength (MPa)	Density (g/cm3)
3	customizable	customizable	800	600	2.0
5	customizable	customizable	750	550	2.0
8	customizable	customizable	700	500	2.0
10	customizable	customizable	650	450	2.0
12 or customizable	customizable	customizable	600	400	2.0