Description:
Nycon's AR-glass fibers are specifically developed for concrete and mortar reinforcement and are highly resistant to acids and other chemicals. Safe and easy to handle, they are more beneficial than e-glass fibers (electric glass, typically used for the reinforcement of thermoset and thermoplastic resins) which only provide early green strength.

The properties of AR-glass fibers result in a tougher concrete mix with a longer service life because of their:

• High modulus of elasticity
• High tensile strength
• Superior fiber-matrix bonding capabilities: Mixing minerals with minerals results in total fiber incorporation in the mass without segregation.
• Similar density to concrete
• Non-combustibility (>350¡C) and corrosion-resistance
• Workability at high dosages and superior performance at low dosages

With a filament diameter of 14 microns, AR-glass fibers pose no health hazards, since fibers with diameters greater than 3 microns cannot be inhaled. A further safety feature is that AR glass fibers always break with the same cross section without any reduction in diameter.