Overview of two types of PP compound, glass beads and glass fibers
Meanwhile, PP compound glass fiber also has the same composition as above but is replaced with fiberglass additives. PP fiberglass compound is made from PP-based resin, glass fibers, and other additives. It helps the final product increase its flexural modulus and tensile strength. With those high-performance characteristics, fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene delivers outstanding strength for furniture, electrical equipment and automotive applications.
If the PP technical plastic base has the characteristics of 4 nos: odorless, colorless, tasteless and non-toxic to health, then the glass beads have durability, ability to withstand pressure and high thermal stability thanks to spherical shape. Therefore, the original PP plastic pellets will be reinforced with pure mechanical properties as well as reduce the weight of the final product. On the other hand, fiberglass also demonstrates typical characteristics. Although they are quite fragile as well as somewhat brittle, the material achieves a very high degree of flexibility when in fiber form.
With the same characteristics as pp compound glass beads, fiberglass also has stable heat resistance as it retains about 25% of its basic properties if exposed to temperatures of 1000 degrees Celsius. Finally, fiberglass also Highly appreciated for its waterproofing ability thanks to the connection of very thin fibers. This also indirectly enhances the material’s high elasticity properties.