Fastec International Pultruded FRP Shapes
Offered in a variety of colors and a wide range of sizes, Fastec International’s pultruded fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) shapes are also durable, lightweight, longer-lasting than traditional building materials, and won’t swell, warp, or shrink with exposure to the elements. This means you get a better product and spend less time and money on assembly and maintenance.
All of our pultruded FRP shapes are created in our engineer approved facility using the highest quality resins, have a 12 Mil surfacing veil, and meet CTI Standard 137 and 152.
Learn more about our Pultrusion Process. Don’t see what you need below? In addition to our standard shapes, we can also create custom shapes at your request. Contact us for more information!
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Properties of Structural Shapes
Test results are for typical coupon properties, derived per the ASTM test method shown, of structural shapes. Synthetic surfacing and ultraviolet inhibitors are standard.
| Mechanical Properties | Direction | ASTM | Units | Value |
| Tensile Stress | Lengthwise | D-638 | psi | 30,000 |
| MPa | 206.8 | |||
| Crosswise | D-638 | psi | 7,000 | |
| MPa | 48.2 | |||
| Tensile Modulus | Lengthwise | D-638 | 106 psi | 2.5 |
| GPa | 17.2 | |||
| Crosswise | D-638 | 106 psi | 0.8 | |
| GPa | 5.5 | |||
| Compressive Stress | Lengthwise | D-695 | psi | 30,000 |
| MPa | 206.8 | |||
| Crosswise | D-695 | psi | 15,000 | |
| GPa | 103.4 | |||
| Compressive Modulus | Lengthwise | D-695 | 106 psi | 2.5 |
| GPa | 17.2 | |||
| Crosswise | D-695 | 106 psi | 1.0 | |
| GPa | 6.9 | |||
| Flexural Stress | Lengthwise | D-790 | psi | 30,000 |
| MPa | 206.8 | |||
| Crosswise | D-790 | psi | 10,000 | |
| MPa | 68.9 | |||
| Flexural Modulus | Lengthwise | D-790 | 106 psi | 1.8 |
| GPa | 12.4 | |||
| Crosswise | D-790 | 106 psi | 0.8 | |
| GPa | 5.5 | |||
| Modulus of Elastisity | Full section | Full Section | 106 psi | 2.8 |
| GPa | 19.3 | |||
| Shear Modulus | — | — | 106 psi | 0.45 |
| GPa | 3.1 | |||
| Short Beam Shear | — | D-2344 | psi | 4,500 |
| MPa | 31 | |||
| Bearing Stress | Lengthwise | D-953 | psi | 30,000 |
| MPa | 206.8 | |||
| Izod Impact | Lengthwise | D-256 | ft-lbs/in | 25 |
| J/mm | 1.33 | |||
| Crosswise | D-256 | ft-lbs/in | 4 | |
| J/mm | 0.21 | |||
| Physical Properties | Direction | ASTM | Units | Value |
| Barcol Hardness | — | D-2583 | — | 45 |
| 24 Hours Water Absorption | — | D-570 | % Max | 0.45 |
| Density | — | D-792 | lbs/in3 | 0.0686 |
| gm/cc | 2 | |||
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | Lengthwise | D-696 | 10-6 in/in/ºC | 8 |
| 10-6 mm/mm/ºC | 8 | |||
| Electrical Properties | Direction | ASTM | Units | Value |
| Arc Resistance | Lengthwise | D-495 | seconds | 120 |
| Dielectric Strength | Lengthwise | D-149 | kv/in | 35.00 |
| Prependicular to Laminate Face | D-149 | volts/mil | 200 | |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion | Lengthwise | D-150 | at 60hz | 5 |
| Flammability Properties | Directions | ASTM | Units | Value |
| Tunnel Test | — | E-84 | Flame spread | 25 |
| Flammability | — | D-635 | — | Non burning |
Specifications:
- Resin: Polyester Fire Retardant – Meets ASTM E-84 and D-635. Other Resin Systems available upon request
- Color: Dark Grey. Other colors available upon request.
- Standard Lengths: 20′ or 24′ – Custom lengths available.
Applications:
- Cooling Towers (Stick Built, Modular, and Reconstruction)
- Tool Handles
- Highway Signage (sign posts & ribs for roll-up signs)
- Utility Markers
- Snow Markers
- Marine
- Transportation/Automotive
- Recreation & Waterparks (tent poles, display elements, handrails, fabricated structures, and more)
- Water & Wastewater
- Oil & Gas
- Chemical
- Pulp & Paper
- Mining
- Telecommunications
- Electrical
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Custom Applications