PULSTRANDTM 4100 SINGLE-END ROVING Creating value with our Pultrusion customers

WHY CHOOSE OWENS CORNING?

Globally available productsmanufactured in multiplefacilities providing unrivaledsupply redundancy

Inventor of Type 30® Single-End Rovingwith a long history of introducinginnovative, robust products that meetstringent performance and qualityrequirements throughout the value chain

Local technical support combined withglobal account coordination providescustomers with outstanding responsetimes and vital market intelligence

Broad range of glass fiber productsoffers customers more specializedcombinations of polymer/resin matrixand reinforcement options

g Amarillo, TX, USAg L’Ardoise, FRg Yuhang, China

AmericasOwens CorningComposite Materials, LLC.One Owens Corning ParkwayToledo, OH 436591-800-GET-PINK™

EuropeEuropean Owens Corning Fiberglas Sprl.166 Chaussée de la HulpeB-1170 BrusselsBelgium+32 2 674 8211

Asia PacificOwens Corning Composite Solutions Business –Asia Pacific Regional HeadquartersUnit 01, 02,05, 39/F,Pudong Kerry Parkside,1155 Fang Dian Road, Pudong,Shanghai,201204, China+86-21-6101 9666

SingleEndRovings@owenscorning.com

This information and data contained herein is offeredsolely as a guide in the selection of reinforcement.The information contained in this publication is basedon actual laboratory data and field test experience.We believe this information to be reliable, but do notguarantee its applicability to the user’s process orassume any responsibility or liability arising out of itsuse or performance. The user agrees to be responsiblefor thoroughly testing any application to determineits suitability before committing to production. It isimportant for the user to determine the properties of itsown commercial compounds when using this or anyother reinforcement. Because of numerous factorsaffecting results, we make no warranty of any kind,express or implied, including those of merchantabilityand fitness for a particular purpose. Statements in thispublication shall not be construed as representationsor warranties or as inducements to infringe any patentor violate any law, safety code or insurance regulation.

Owens Corning reserves the right to modify thisdocument without prior notice.© 2015 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved.Pictures: © istockphoto.com

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g Excellent performance and processingg Multi-resin compatibility for process optimizationg Wide range of tex for design flexibility (600-9600)g Excellent corrosion resistance with Advantex® E-CR glass.

BEST IN CLASS FOR ALL PULTRUSION APPLICATIONS CONSISTENT SMOOTH APPEARANCE

Excellent performance

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Wet-out: Owens Corning, Granville wet-out comparative test using 4400 texType 30® product in polyester resin.Fuzz data: tested according to Owens Corning internal fuzz test method.Flexural strength: test results of a leading pultruder using 4400 texType 30® product in polyester resin.

Test conditions incl. Polyester, 113 yield/4400 tex

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Superior modulus and strength – Enhanced part service life

Ask your Owens Corning contact for details.

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Test data: China Composite Center, Shanghai, 2015, PU resin system; percentage numbers are PulStrand 4100 (PS4100) vs. Comp1.

Test data: China Composite Center, Shanghai, 2015, PU resin system; percentage numbers are PulStrand 4100 (PS4100) vs. Comp.1 and 2.Tested according to Owens Corning internal humidity testing protocol, 95% RH at 38˚C; traditional resins.

1440

0° Flexure Strength(MPa)

1420

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1380

1360

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CREATE VALUE THROUGH PROCESS ANDPROFILE DESIGN IMPROVMENT

PULSTRAND™ 4100 PRODUCT

366 PRODUCT

Test data: China Composite Center, Shanghai, 2015, PU resins; Huntsman’s PU resin.

Owens Corning proprietary modeling tool to analyzeand benchmark product performance and part design. Based on raw material data, processing data and partdesign specifics, it calculates:g Potential mechanical performance improvementsg Potential part cost savingsg Potential gross margin improvements.

Flexural strength

Up to

57%increase in

flexural strength

33% (aver.)faster wet out

can enable fasterline speed

SUPERIORSTRENGTH

SHEAR &FLEXURAL

HELPS COSTREDUCTION

& DESIGNFLEXIBILITY

OPTIMIZEDPROCESSABILITY

LOW FUZZ,STREAKING

FASTERLINE SPEED

FASTWET-OUT

OPTIMAL TENSION

LOW BOWING

LIGHTER &STRONGER

PARTS

HUMIDITYRESISTANCE

LOW BLISTER

Good humidity resistance helpsavoid blistering of profiles

0.100%

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0.080%

0.070%

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0.040%

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PS4100-113 PS4100-56 366-113 Competitorproduct rangeof performancePU Resin

Excellent shear strength –Enhanced interface bonding

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PS4100 366 Comp 1 Comp 2

PS4100 (Wf = 73.86%)

366 (Wf = 71.33%)

Comp 1 (Wf = 73.78%)

Comp 2 (Wf = 74.34%) PS 4100

+20-24%improvement inperformance vs.

Comp 1 & 2

140

0° Flexure Modulus(GPa)

90° Flexure Strength(MPa)

90° Flexure Modulus(MPa)

PS 4100

+7%improvement inperformance vs.

Comp 1 PS 4100

+13.4%improvement inperformance vs.

Comp 1

PS4100 (Wf = 77.5%)

366 (Wf = 77.5%)

Comp 1 (Wf = 77.2%)

PS 4100

+8.5%improvement inperformance vs.

Comp 1