GFRP E-Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional

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· E-Glass/Epoxy UD· GRP UD

GFRP E-Glass/Epoxy Unidirectional is a fiber-reinforced polymer composite consisting of continuous E-glass fibers aligned in a single direction (0°) and embedded in an epoxy resin matrix, typically manufactured via filament winding or prepreg processes and cured at 120°C. This material is widely used in structural applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratio and directional stiffness, such as wind turbine blades, pressure vessels, and aerospace components where unidirectional fiber alignment delivers maximum load-carrying capacity along the primary stress axis. Engineers select this material over multi-directional layups when loads are predominantly uniaxial, or over isotropic metals when weight reduction and corrosion resistance are critical; the straightforward fiber orientation also simplifies manufacturing and cost control in high-volume production.

wind turbine bladespressure vessels and tanksaerospace structural componentsmarine piping and shaftsautomotive drive shaftssports equipment (fishing rods, archery)

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
Units:
siimperial
Composite Layup1 ply · 0.20 mm total

Fiber Direction

+0°
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FiberE-Glass
MatrixEpoxy
ProcessFilament winding or prepreg
Cure120°C / 60 min
Vf55%

Ply Schedule

+0°E-Glass/Epoxy0.2 mm

Laminate Code

[0]T

Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.

Property OverviewNormalized to typical max values
PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Elongation at Break(εf)
2.800
-—
Poisson's Ratio(ν)
0.2800
-—
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS)
156.6
ksi—
Young's Modulus(E)
5,656.5
ksi—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax)
247.7
°F—
Thermal Conductivity(k)
0.5200
BTU/(hr·ft·°F)—
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion(α (CTE))
3.889
µin/in·°F—
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PropertyValueUnitConditionsSource
Density(ρ)
0.07225
lb/in³—
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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.