Chop Strand Mats (CSM) Manufactured by Hi-Tech uses best quality E-Glass Rovings. German Plant ensures perfect dispersion and even distribution of Chop Strands. Stitch Bonded CSM meets all requirements of IS 11551/BS3496.

Rovings Type of Glass E-Glass
  Type of Roving Multi end - Chopping
  Filament Dia 12 - 13 µ
  Coupling Agent Silane
  Resin Compatibility Polyester / Epoxy
  Rovings Tex 2400 +/- 120

CSM Strand Length 50 mm
  Avg. Mass / Unit Area (gr/m2) 300, 450, 600, 1000, 1400 +/- 10%
  Width ( Ends Trimmed ) 1000, 1250, 1500 mm
  Moisture Content 0.5% max.
  Loss on Ignition 2% to 5% based on GSM

Binder Polyester Yarn 10 to 20 Gr/m2 based on GSM
  Denier / Tex 85 Denier
  Stitching Tricot, Length - 3.5mm, 7 stitches / Inch

Packing Paper Core 76 mm ID, 86 mm OD
  Polythene Bag 250 g
  Lenght, weight / rolls, carton As per customer requirement.

Applications

Boat Building and other Marine Applications
Prefabricated Shelters/Car Sheds
Structural Section
Telephone and Security Cabins
Crash Helmet, Laminates, Panels
Electric Poles, Pipes, Claddings, Railway Carriage Bodies, Parts and sleepers
Automotive Parts

Processes

RTM
Pultrusion
Compression Moulding
Centrifugal Moulding
and Hand Lay-Up

Advantages

Prevents Fibrewash
Rapid Wetout (No Binder)
Good Drapability
Uniform Thickness.
Uniform Mechanical strength
Wide Range