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The properties of Pultron pultrusions compared to PVC, Aluminium and Steel.
PUL1 = Linear Glass, PUL2 = Bi-Directional Glass.
Physical Properties
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Density
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1790-1900kg/m 3
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ASTM D 792
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| Glass Content (weight) |
50% - 85% |
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Machanical Properties
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Flexural Stength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 - 1400 N/mm 2 (MPa)
40 - 180 N/mm 2 (MPa)
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ISO 178
ISO 178
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Tensile Strength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 - 1400 N/mm 2 (MPa)
30 - 120 N/mm 2 (MPa)
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ISO 3268
ISO 3268
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Compressive Strength
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Longitudinal
Transverse
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300 N/mm 2 (MPa)
80 - 150 N/mm 2 (MPa)
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ASTM D 695
ASTM D 695
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Flexural Modulus
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Longitudinal
Transverse
Elongation at Rupture
Short Beam Shrength
Impact Strength
Hardness
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14 - 50 kN/mm 2 (GPa)
10 - 12 kN/mm 2 (GPa)
2.5%
50 N/mm 2 (MPa)
125 kJ/m 2
50 Barcol
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ASTM D 790
ASTM D 790
ISO 3268
ASTM D 4475
ISO 179
ASTM D 2583
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Electrical Properties
| Electrical Strength |
50- 40 kV/mm |
DIN 53 481 |
| Surface Resistivity |
10 12
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DIN 53 482 |
| Volume Resistivity |
10 10m |
DIN 53 482 |
| Dielectric Constant |
<5 |
DIN 53 483 |
| Loss Factor |
0.01 |
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Thermal Properties
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
5.4-9 X 10 -6 K -1 |
ASTM D 696 |
| Thermal Conductivity |
0.25W/mK -1 |
ASTM C 117 |
Service Temperature Range
| Lower |
-100oC |
| Upper |
160oC |
| Specific Heat |
1.25kJ/kgK -1 |
These values are approximate and for general guidance only. Properties of pultrusions can be modified to suit the application. Properties will change with temperature. Pultron pultrusions can be tested to a broad range of International Standards.
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