CRWW Associates QUALISTRAND Rigid E-Glass Rod 0.25mm

CRWW Associates QUALISTRAND Rigid E-Glass Rod 0.25mm is a linear composite comprising glass fibers bound together by a high performance resin matrix. Numerous round or profile shapes are available, with custom or special requirements always welcomed. Standard round sizes start at 0.25 mm and go up to 4.5 mm. continuous unspliced lengths of 50 Km or greater are available to meet each customer's demands. Various coatings are available to improve adhesion and tolerances. Water blocking coatings are also available.

Polymer Name: Thermoplastic (unspecified)

Reinforcement Material: Glass Fibers

Physical Form: Custom, Profiles, Rods

Features: High Dielectric Strength, High Performance, High Temperature Strength, Smooth Surface Finish

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QUALISTRAND is used in fiber optic cables as a dielectric strength member both in the core and in the periphery. With a smooth surface, tight diameter control and high temperature properties it is the preferred choice of cablers.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Diameter0.01inches-
Breaking Strength14.0Lbs-
Breaking Strength62.0Newtons-
Load (1% Strain)5.0Lbs-
Load (1% Strain)21.0Newtons-
Ultimate Strainmin. 2.5%
Diameter Tolerance (> 2.0mm Size)0.03%
Diameter Tolerance (< 2.0mm Size)0.05mm
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion5.9 X 10⁻⁶cm/cm/°C

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