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Common Fiberglass Products
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Aircraft: With the
high strength to weight, fiberglass is ideal for plane fuselage,
propellers and nose cones of high performance jets.
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Automotive: Bodies
and bumpers, from cars to heavy commercial construction equipment,
truck beds, even armored vehicles. All of these are constantly
exposed to the extremes of climate and subjected to abusive wear
and tear.
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Boats: 95% of boats
are made by fiberglass, due its ability to withstand the elements
under heat and cold. Its resistance to corrosion, both salt water
and atmospheric pollution.
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Construction: Bridge
decking steel bars are being replaced with fiberglass, it has
the strength of steel but resists corrosion. Suspension bridges
for spans so wide that if made of steel, they would collapse under
their own weight. Fiberglass road guard rails which have proven
to be stronger than their steel counterparts. Hydro transmission
towers, to street light poles, to street manhole covers due to
their strength, light weight and durability.
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Household Fixtures:
Shower stalls, laundry tubs, hot tubs, ladders and fiber optic
cables.
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Other: Golf clubs
and carts, snow mobiles, hockey sticks, playground equipment,
skis and ski poles, fishing rods, travel trailers, helmets.
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