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3B Fibreglass 163D-14C

3B Fiberglass 163D-14C chopped strand is specifically designed for excellent performances in injection and transfer molding processes & applications.The sizing coated at the glass fiber surface is engineered for enhanced compatibility with phenolic and epoxy resin systems.Thanks to its very light color, this product can be used in any natural grade compounds without impacting the color of the final part.Specific manufacturing technology provides 163D-14C chopped strand product with excellent dispersion and impregnation. As a result, this product offers excellent properties in a wide range of applications.

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Reinforcement Form: Chopped Fiber

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Epoxies (EP), Phenolic Resins

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Reinforcement Form
Reinforcement Material
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Advanced sizing technology
  • Versatile chopped strand product
  • Excellent performances in phenolic & epoxy matrixes
  • Excellent dispersion in the matrix
  • Enhanced wettability
  • Light color for use in natural grade compounds
  • Designed for a wide range of applications in Automotive, E&E & engineering markets

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Composites Processing Methods

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fibre length4mm-
Moisure contentmax. 0.05%-
Fibre diameter14μm-
Solid content0.6%-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Standard packaging for CS 163D-14C Chopped Strand is 1000 kg polypropylene bag with bottom discharge (1 bag/pallet).

Storage & Handling

Storage

t is recommended to store chopped strand products indoor at room temperature and at a relative humidity of 50% ± 15%. The product should remain in its original packaging, preferably closed. In order to prevent static electricity and humidity problems, the chopped strand material must be conditioned in the working place just prior to use.In case a packaging unit is only partly used, it should be immediately re-sealed.The pallet can be single stacked only.