What is BS EN 14118-3 – Specifications for textile glass mats about?
BS EN 14118-3 is an international standard that focuses on the specification for textile glass mats with specific requirements.
BS EN 14118-3 provides the technical specification for chopped strands and continuous filaments mats.
BS EN 14118-3 also provides a basis for specifications which is applicable only to textile glass mats that are made from chopped or continuous strands bonded together by chemical or mechanical means and that are used for the reinforcement of plastics.
Who is BS EN 14118-3 - Specifications for textile glass mats for?
BS EN 14118-3 on the specification for textile glass mats (chopped strand and continuous filament mats) with specific requirements are useful for:
- Textile industries
- Manufacturers and suppliers of glass fabrics
- Designers of glass fabrics
- Regulatory authorities
- Quality control professionals
- Engineers and technicians who involved in the production of textile glass mats
Why should you use BS EN 14118-3 - Specifications for textile glass mats?
Textile glass chopped strands are made by bundling thousands of E-glass fibres together and chopping them into specified lengths. They are coated by the original surface treatment designed for each resin to increase the strength and physical properties.
Chopped Strands are used in combination with high-performance resin with a certain content, applied to Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) and Fiber Reinforced Thermo Plastics (FRTP) for automobiles and electronics as reinforcing materials globally.
BS EN 14118-3 gives the technical specifications for textile glass mats i.e., chopped strands and continuous filaments mats according to the international standards. This helps the users to design and construct high-quality product that is accepted globally.
BS EN 14118-3 enlists the chopped strand mats and continuous filament mats, which are the typical commercial products along with their specifications such as compatibility, area, ranges, etc. It gives the requirements that should be met for a highly efficient and supreme class product which acts as a guide for the users.
