Pultruded fiberglass rods are made of a composite material that consists of polyester resin and fiberglass. They have unique characteristics that are suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries such as manufacturing, construction, utility, motor vehicles, telecommunications, and more.
What is fiberglass rod used for?
Fiberglass rods are used extensively to create strong, lightweight scaffolding for many commercial construction projects thanks to chemical resistance and high strength composite qualities. It's non-conductive nature also makes fiberglass an attractive option for electricians and electrical contractors.
What is a fiberglass rod?
Also known as glass fiber rods, solid fiberglass rods are available in black or white, are inexpensive, non-conductive, and extremely durable. We stock solid round fiberglass rod sizes from . 062” to . 750” in diameter and up to 12 feet long for custom cut orders.
Are fiberglass rods bendable?
Fiberglass is heavier and more flexible than carbon. With our large catalog of in-stock fiberglass rods and tubes, you can easily replace parts or prototype your design.
How are fiberglass rods made?
Unlike other fiberglass products, which are usually manufactured by a molding process, rods made of fiberglass are produced by a pultrusion process. Every rod contains continuous fiberglass threads in their middle. These are manufactured through extruding molten glass by forcing it through ultra-fine holes.