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| 719
Long Drive - PO Box 207 Piqua, OH 45356-0207 |
Phone
(937) 778-1936 Fax (937) 773-5642 retterbush@retterbushfiberglass.com |
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| LIGHT
WEIGHT FRP can deliver more strength per unit weight than most unreinforced plastics and metals. A lightweight part can help save on installation and transportation costs. |
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ENERGY
CONSUMPTION The energy consumed in the making of FRP products is frequently less than for other materials, such as aluminum or steel. |
| PARTS
CONSOLIDATION It is possible for a single FRP structure to replace an assembly of many parts and associated fasteners. |
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HIGH
STRENGTH FRP can be formulated in a wide range of tensile, flexural, compression, and impact strengths. |
| LOW
TOOLING COST Tooling for FRP usually represents a very small percentage of the end product cost. |
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CORROSION
RESISTANCE FRP eliminates painting and costly maintenance costs. FRP can also survive in many environments in which other materials cannot survive, including stainless steel. |
| DESIGN
FLEXIBILITY FRP parts can be formed into shapes not possible in many other materials. |
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LOW
FINISHING COST Color and surface coating can be molded within the part, in some instances reducing the finishing cost. |
| MOLDING
FLEXIBILITY A number of molding processes can be used based on specific products and volume requirements. |
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DIMENSIONAL
STABILITY Allows for several parts to be manufactured and fit together with little or no machining. |
| Retterbush
Fiberglass Corp. 719 Long Drive - P.O. Box 207 Piqua, OH 45356-0207 |
Phone:
(937) 778-1936 Fax: (937) 773-5642 |