twintex® standard product specification - Fiber Glass Industries, Inc

STANDARD PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
TWINTEX ® ROVING - POLYPROPYLENE SPS-RPP01 Rev D
Effective Date: March 7, 2012
Page 1 of 5 Supersedes: December 14, 2011
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
TWINTEX ® rovings are multifilament tow of glass and polypropylene designed for pultrusion, weaving,
knitting, and filament winding. It consists of E-glass fibers commingled with thermoplastic fibers.
TWINTEX ® rovings are transformable, with the addition of heat and minimal pressures, into high strength
composites. Product advantages include high glass content, high impact properties, infinite shelf, no
emissions, recyclability and ease of processing. Consolidation is done by heating the strand above the
melting temperature of the Polypropylene matrix (360°F - 450°F / 180°C - 230°C).
II. AVAILABLE PRODUCTS
TWINTEX ® rovings are currently available as a polypropylene/glass product produced at various glass
contents. Rovings are available for inside pull applications. Product color options are natural or black.
Roving Product Code Reference:
North America Export Packaging %Glass
RPP70N309 70% Glass
RPP60N265 RPP60N265E 60% Glass
RPP60B265 RPP60B265E 60% Glass
RPP53N234 53% Glass
Roving Product Key:
Example: RPP60B265
R = roving
PP = polypropylene matrix
60 = glass content in weight (%)
B = black color, heat and UV stabilized or
N = natural color, heat and UV stabilized
265 = Yield in yards per pound (1872 tex)
o Typical Yields by %Glass:
o 70% = 309 Yield in yards per pound (1608 tex)
o 60% = 265 Yield in yards per pound (1872 tex)
o 53% = 234 Yield in yards per pound (2120 tex)
E = added at the end of the code for Export packaging
Fiber Glass Industries
69 Edson Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 - USA – Tel: (518) 842 4000 - www.fiberglassindustries.com
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Effective Date: March 7, 2012
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III. PACKAGING
Pallet dimensions are 51” wide x 39” deep (~1295mm x 990mm) and include side entry notches such that the
pallet can be picked up by fork truck on either the width or depth side of the pallet. There are two basic pallet
constructions, one for domestic shipping in North America (Bulk Pack), and one for export shipping (Export
Pack) in a 40 foot ocean container. Both use the same 51” wide x 39” deep pallet. The pallet will be heat
treated as required by country.
Bulk Pack pallet: Rovings are palletized in a 3x4 configuration 4 layers high for a total of 48 rovings
per pallet. Height of Bulk Pack pallet is ~ 48” (1220mm)
Export Pallet: Rovings are palletized in a 3x4 configuration 3 layers high for a total of 36 rovings per
pallet. Height of Export pallet is ~37” (940mm)
Pallet Properties ‐ Roving palletized in a 3 x 4 configuration
Pallet
Width
(inch)
Width
(mm)
Depth
(Inch)
Depth
(mm)
Height
(Inch)
Height
(mm)
Layers
High
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Rovings/
Pallet
Domestic 51 1295.4 39 990.6 48 1220 4 48
Export 51 1295.4 39 990.6 37 940 3 36
* A PE film sleeve will be wrapped around each roving with the outside and inside ends tied together and laid
inside the roving package.
Average Pallet Weight:
Bulk Pack (North America) Export Pack (40’ Container)
70% Glass: 1,440 lbs (653 kg) 70% Glass: 1,050 lbs (476 kg)
60% Glass: 1,295 lbs (588 kg) 60% Glass: 970 lbs (440 kg)
53% Glass: 1,200 lbs (544 kg) 53% Glass: 900 lbs (410 kg)
Average Truck Load Weight:
Domestic Truck load quantities = 26 pallets Export Truck load quantities = 40 pallets (double stacked)
70% Glass: 37,440 lbs (16,985 kg) 70% Glass: 42,000 lbs (19,050 kg)
60% Glass: 33,695 lbs (15,285 kg) 60% Glass: 38,880 lbs (17,635 kg)
53% Glass: 31,200 lbs (14,150 kg) 53% Glass: 36,000 lbs (16,330 kg)
Typical Roving Characteristics:
Product Internal Diameter External Diameter Height Nominal Weight
70% Glass 6.4" (163 mm) 12" (305 mm) 10.3" (262 mm) 30 lbs (13.6 Kg)
60% Glass 6.4" (163 mm) 12" (305 mm) 10.3" (262 mm) 27 lbs (12.2 Kg)
53% Glass 6.4" (163 mm) 12" (305 mm) 10.3" (262 mm) 25 lbs (11.3 Kg)

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Bulk Pack Pallet Export Pallet
53’ North America Trailer Loading Plan – Top View
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69 Edson Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 - USA – Tel: (518) 842 4000 - www.fiberglassindustries.com
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40’ Overseas Export Container Loading Plan – Top View
IV. SIGNIFICANT PROPERTIES
The nominal and range of product specifications are:
PROPERTY PRODUCT MINIMUM NOMINAL MAXIMUM
Glass Content
(% by weight)
Yield- yards/pound
(TEX)
Moisture
(% by weight)
70% Glass
60% Glass
53% Glass
70% Glass
60% Glass
53% Glass
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67
57
50
290
(1711)
249
(1992)
220
(2255)
70
60
53
309
(1605)
265
(1872)
234
(2120)
73
63
56
327
(1517)
281
(1765)
248
(2000)
All N/A N/A 0.10

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Effective Date: March 7, 2012
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V. VISUAL ACCEPTANCE STANDARDS
The natural product is an off-white color while the black material is a salt and pepper color.
The rovings are firmly and evenly wound with a uniform lay and straight package build. A roving whose
shape detracts from run-out performance will be rejected. Examples of defects may be concavity, convexity,
ridges, etc.
The rovings will be free of foreign matter such as dirt, oil, grease, such that it would detract from the
performance or appearance of the finished product. Contaminated rovings will be rejected.
VI. STORAGE
TWINTEX ® Rovings should be stored in their original packaging, away from humidity and at a moderate
temperature.
The recommended storage conditions are:
• Temperature between: 60°F to 95°F (15°C to 35°C)
• Humidity between 35% and 65%
If product is stored at a lower than recommended temperature (below 60°F/15°C), it should be conditioned
at the recommended temperature prior to use for at least 24 hours to prevent condensation.
Pallets can be double stacked (maximum of two layers high).
Fiber Glass Industries reserves the right to discontinue or modify any of its products without prior notice and assumes no liability
whatsoever as a result of any such discontinuance or modification. However, it is Fiber Glass Industries intent that every
reasonable effort will be undertaken to provide all appropriate notices in the event of any planned modification or
discontinuance.
In any instance where the material is rejected, it should be properly stored and must not be used. Fiber Glass Industries must
be notified of the alleged deviation within 30 days of the product receipt. Fiber Glass Industries must be given an opportunity to
inspect the product and to take whatever action is deemed appropriate.
Corporate Offices:
Fiber Glass Industries
69 Edson Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Telephone: (518) 842-4000
Fax: (518) 842-4408
www.fiberglassindustries.com
Fiber Glass Industries
69 Edson Street, Amsterdam, NY 12010 - USA – Tel: (518) 842 4000 - www.fiberglassindustries.com
ISO 9001 Certified