Regina Glass Fibre specialises in the development, manufacture and supply of high performance, dry laid, continuous filament, glass fibre tissues and veils.

Combined with other materials, our glass fibre products help support the long-term cost benefit of GRP/FRP composites by providing quality products that ensure performance benefits including strength and durability, design flexibility, light-weighting, thermal conductivity and fire resistance, corrosion resistance and more.

FEATURED PRODUCT – GENMAT HFP

Genmat HFP,  dry laid, C-glass, surface veil is a tried and tested product widely used in the production of GRP parts with the following characteristics and applications:

CHARACTERISTICS

• Made from five or six layers of continuous, C –glass (ASTM C162-03), 14-16 micron fibres, randomly dispersed across the sheet.

• The HFP – High Fibre Porosity version, ensures rapid air release during moulding.

• Chemical resistance is Acid Class 1, (DIN12116), Alkali Class 2 (Din52322) and Hydrolytic Class 3 (DIN12111).

• Binder, an acrylic compatible with all types of vinyl-ester, polyester and epoxy resins.

• Any intermediate thickness can be produced between 250 micron and 900 micron.

• Maximum web width of 2m with rolls up to 300m in length.

• Meets the requirements of BS4994, “Design and Construction of Vessels and Tanks in Reinforced Plastics” and ASME/ANSI RPT-1-1989, “Reinforced Thermoset Plastic Corrosion Resistant Equipment”.

APPLICATIONS

• Designed for the surface protection of FRP/GRP products, where a high-quality surface finish is required.

• Prevention of “printing through” of the reinforcing mat.

• Will avoid cracking or crazing of the gel coat and can reduce water penetration. 

• Used in the inner corrosion barrier for chemical tanks and pipes to form a resin-rich layer, and in the exterior layer to provide resin-richness for additional weathering and corrosion protection in aggressive environments. 

• Suitable for hand lay-up and filament winding processes.