Aickinstrut Fiberglass Framing System Introduction Aickinstrut Fiberglass Strut is the most The Pultrusion Process The pultruded structural component is
made by reinforcing a polymer resin (usually polyester or vinyl ester resin) with multiple strands of glass filament and alternating layers of glass mat. The glass is drawn through the liquid resin, which coats and saturates the fibers. The combination of resin and glass is then continuously guided and pulled (pultruded) through a heated die that determines the shape of the component. In the die, the resin is cured to form a permanent, reinforced part which can be cut to a specific length. Since the hardened fiberglass pultrusion is reinforced with an internal arrangement of permanently bonded continuous glass fibers, it possesses great strength. In addition to strength, pultruded fiberglass components exhibit exceptional corrosion and fire resistance.This attribute makes fiberglass the material of choice for many harsh industrial applications. Material The finished Aickinstrut application will utilize a combination of materials from the following resin families:
widely used and accepted nonmetallic strut support system in the world because it is the most complete quality line of nonmetallic accessories, fasteners, hangers, pipe clamps and channels available. Aickinstrut is a versatile, high-strength product that has been successfully used in thousands of applications worldwide. Some of those applications include wastewater treatment, refineries, chemical plants, marinas, pulp and paper, desalination facilities, theme parks, aquariums and underground vaults. Made from entirely nonmetallic, corrosion resistant resins, Aickinstrut can be used in demanding environments where steel strut systems have traditionally failed. Its lightweight components can be installed quickly and easily using standard metal working tools. All Aickinstrut parts incorporate the highest quality materials to provide superior chemical resistance, strength, flame resistance and ultraviolet protection. Because Aickinstrut manufactures a complete corrosion resistant strut support system, the customer has the benefit of purchasing all of these items from a single source, thereby minimizing start up and delivery delays.
Material Code
Material
Low Temperature
High Temperature
E P V
PVC (extruded)
-25ºF -35ºF -35ºF -40ºF -30ºF -20ºF
130ºF 200ºF 200ºF 140ºF 150ºF 150ºF
Polyester (pultruded) Vinyl ester (pultruded)
PU Polyurethane (injection molded) PP Polypropylene (injection molded)
N
Nylon (injection molded)
The ability of each material to handle high and low temperatures, chemical exposures and static loads allows you to select the optimal Aickinstrut Channel, Fittings and Accessories for your particular applications.
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