Description

Chopped Strand Mat (CSM): Your Versatile Reinforcing Solution

Chopped strand mat (CSM) is a widely used reinforcement material in the composites industry, offering a cost-effective and versatile solution for a range of applications. This non-woven mat consists of randomly dispersed chopped strands of fiberglass, bonded together with a resin binder. This unique structure provides excellent drapability and conformability, making it ideal for complex shapes and large surface areas.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Superior Drapability & Conformability: CSM's random fiber arrangement allows it to easily conform to intricate contours, minimizing wrinkles and voids during layup. This simplifies the manufacturing process and ensures consistent composite properties.
• Cost-Effective: Compared to other reinforcing materials like woven rovings or fabrics, CSM offers a significantly lower cost per square meter, making it an attractive option for high-volume production.
• Excellent Resin Wet-Out: The resin binder and fiber arrangement facilitate excellent resin impregnation, leading to high fiber volume fraction and enhanced mechanical properties of the final composite.
• Versatile Applications: CSM is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
  • Hand layup: Ideal for smaller projects and prototyping where manual application is preferred.
  • Spray-up: Efficient for large-scale production and complex geometries.
  • Filament winding: Can be used in conjunction with other reinforcement materials for added strength and stiffness.
  • Pultrusion: Contributes to the strength and structural integrity of pultruded profiles.
• Consistent Quality: Our CSM is manufactured using high-quality fiberglass and resin binder, ensuring consistent performance and reliability. Rigorous quality control measures are implemented throughout the manufacturing process to meet or exceed industry standards.
• Available in Various Weights & Sizes: We offer CSM in a wide range of weights (grams per square meter), allowing you to select the optimal reinforcement for your specific application requirements. Various roll widths are also available to meet your production needs.
• Customization Options: Depending on your application needs, we can offer customized CSM with specific resin systems or surface treatments for enhanced performance characteristics.

Technical Specifications (Typical Values):

• Fiber Type: E-glass (other types available upon request)
• Binder Type: Varies depending on application (details available upon request)
• Weight: [Insert Range of available weights in gsm e.g., 300gsm - 600gsm]
• Roll Width: [Insert Range of available widths e.g., 100cm - 150cm]
• Tensile Strength: [Insert typical value]
• Elongation: [Insert typical value]

Applications:

• Automotive parts
• Boat building
• Construction materials
• Wind turbine blades
• Pipes and tanks
• Sporting goods

Packaging & Storage:

CSM is typically packaged in rolls and should be stored in a dry, clean environment to prevent moisture absorption and damage.

Contact us today to learn more about our Chopped Strand Mat and how it can meet your specific needs. We can assist you in selecting the appropriate CSM weight and type for your application and offer technical support to ensure successful integration into your production process.