EPOXY E-GLASS CLOTH FOR MAKING SURFBOARDS
Shapers® Epoxy E-Glass features enhanced mechanical properties up to 30% compared to industry standard E Glass. Developed for epoxy resin which increases compression strength and reduces fatigue and failure. Optimal adhesion of fibre to resin helps absorb load and pressure which increases board performance. Improved wet lamination, cutting, wrapping, glassing, handling, with a smoother finish and great drapability.
EPOXY E-GLASS SHAPERS® CLOTH HAS BEEN SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR EPOXY USE ONLY
FEATURES OF E-GLASS FABRIC SHAPERS®
Shapers® EPOXY E-Glass specially designed for surfboard construction.
Ultra Light Weight
Ultra lightweight cloth that is also highly durable.
Ease of Use
Easy to wet out and cut. Designed to sit flat with superior drapability
Improved Workability
Improved lamination properties resulting in an ultra flat finish.
Superior Tensile Strength
Enhanced mechanical properties for superior tensile strength.
Interlaminar Stength
Specifically formulated to increase interlaminar shear strength for epoxy laminates.
Enhanced Mechanical Properties
Enhanced mechanical properties up to 30% compared to industry standard E-Glass.
STANDARDS SURFBARD LAMINATION
Glass layers commonly used for shortboards.
Comp/Lite
1 x 4oz + 1 x 4oz (patch) Deck
1 x 4oz. Bottom
Standard
2 x 4oz. Deck
1 x 4oz. Bottom
Strong
1 x 6oz. + 1 x 4oz. Deck
1 x 4oz. Bottom
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF FIBERGLASS SHAPER®
Performance may vary on a finished product due to foam blanks used and lamination techniques.
Breaking strength
Level of strength before breaking
Load and release
Bending and throwing capacity.
Fatigue resistance
Extended performance life.
Resistance to compression
Resistance to deformation.
Bending performance
Elasticity of a foam block.
