What is Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP)?

FRP, also known as GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic), generally refers to reinforced plastics using glass fiber or its products as reinforcing materials, with unsaturated polyester, epoxy resin, or phenolic resin as the matrix. It is called glass fiber reinforced plastic or fiberglass, which is different from tempered glass.

Depending on the resin type used, there are polyester FRP, epoxy FRP, and phenolic FRP. It is lightweight yet rigid, non-conductive, stable in performance, high in mechanical strength, low in recyclability, and corrosion-resistant. It can replace steel to manufacture machine parts, automobile and ship shells, etc.

Key Properties

Lightweight & High Strength: Density is only 1/4~1/5 of carbon steel, while tensile strength can rival high-grade alloy steel.

Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to atmosphere, water, acids, alkalis, salts, and various organic solvents.

Electrical Insulation: Excellent insulating material that maintains good dielectric properties even in high-frequency environments.

Stable Performance: Excellent dimensional stability, weather resistance, and anti-aging properties for an extra-long service life.

Design Flexibility: Can be designed into various complex structural shapes according to specific application requirements, with strong integrity.

Fiberglass Advantages

High Strength: Specific strength comparable to high-grade alloy steel, ideal for weight-reduction applications, meeting high structural strength requirements.

Light Weight: Density only 1/4~1/5 of carbon steel, effectively reducing overall structural weight, facilitating transportation and installation, and saving energy.

Corrosion Resistance: Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, salt spray, and various chemical media, requiring no additional anti-corrosion treatment, with long service life.

Electrical Insulation: Excellent insulating properties with good electrical resistance, widely applicable in power transmission, electronic equipment, and other specialized fields.

Heat Resistance: Low thermal conductivity, making it an ideal thermal insulation material that remains stable in high-temperature environments and can even withstand instantaneous ultra-high temperatures.

Design Flexibility: Excellent processability, allowing flexible design and manufacturing of various complex structural shapes to fully meet diverse application needs.

Freeze Resistance: Excellent freeze resistance — even at temperatures below -20°C, pipes will not crack when water inside freezes.

Stability: Stable physical and chemical properties, maintaining precise dimensions without deformation during long-term use, with excellent anti-aging performance.

Fiberglass Products

Fiberglass Tubes

Features: Lightweight, high elasticity, high strength, insulation, corrosion resistance.

Applications: Tent poles, kite frames, flagpoles, advertising display stands, luggage frames, model aircraft, etc.

Fiberglass Rods & Bars

Features: Good linearity, light weight, high strength, strong elasticity, high temperature resistance, wear resistance.

Applications: Plant support stakes, tree support poles, fishing rods, arrow shafts, golf practice nets, tool handles, etc.

Fiberglass Flat Bars

Features: Good flexibility, dimensional stability, smooth and aesthetically pleasing surface.

Applications: Luggage frames, curtain tracks, door/window sealing strips, special structural supports, etc.

Other Customized Products

• High-strength fiberglass rebars

• Fiberglass tubes with round inner and diamond outer cross-sections

• Custom irregular cross-sections (mold customization based on customer drawings)