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Reinforcements used
Composites can be used in a number of different applications in this market, including gears, pans, housings and other components for household appliances such as washers, washing machine drums, dryers, waste disposal units, air conditioners and humidifiers. Composites can also be used in computer terminal housings and in business equipment such as copiers, cash registers and mailing equipment.

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Technical glass fabrics are used in more industrial applications:
thermal insulation for welding, thermal acoustic insulation and
fire protection, reinforcement of grinding wheels or paper reinforcement.



Composites are an ideal material for use in this market
because of their design flexibility, high strength and
corrosion resistance.




Reinforcements typically used for appliance/business
equipment applications are:
BMC chopped strands
Chopped strands for thermoplastic reinforcement
Preform rovings
SMC rovings
Products used particularly in industrial applications are:
Rovings for weaving
Plied yarns
Voluminized - Texturized products
Yarns



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