Glass Fiber Mat: Saltwater Resistant Reinforcement

Chopped Strand Mat
January 26, 2026
Brief: Learn how this solution can streamline typical workflows and improve reliability. In this video, we demonstrate the Marine-Grade Glass Fiber Chopped Strand Mat, showcasing its saltwater-resistant and anti-fouling properties. You'll see how it performs in marine environments, its flexibility for curved surfaces, and its application in boat hulls, offshore platforms, and desalination plant piping.
Related Product Features:
  • Engineered for saltwater immersion and abrasion resistance with a closed-cell structure and non-corrosive binders.
  • Features anti-fouling properties to resist biofouling in marine environments.
  • Offers 300% elongation at break for excellent flexibility on curved surfaces.
  • Provides Class A flame retardancy (ASTM E84) for enhanced fire safety.
  • Exhibits high chloride ion resistance with ≤0.1% weight loss (ASTM B117).
  • Delivers impact resistance of ≥25 kJ/m² as tested by Pendulum Test.
  • Maintains low thermal expansion of 5×10⁻⁶/°C from -40°C to +80°C.
  • Packaged in aramid paper-wrapped rolls and vacuum-sealed bags to prevent UV degradation and delamination.
FAQs:
  • What makes this glass fiber mat suitable for marine environments?
    It is engineered with saltwater-resistant and anti-fouling properties, featuring a closed-cell structure and non-corrosive binders that withstand immersion and resist biofouling, making it ideal for boat hulls, offshore platforms, and desalination plant piping.
  • How does the material handle curved surfaces and impact?
    The mat offers 300% elongation at break for flexibility on curved surfaces and has an impact resistance of ≥25 kJ/m², ensuring durability in high-load applications like mooring systems and offshore wind anchors.
  • What are the storage requirements to maintain product integrity?
    Store in aramid paper-wrapped rolls or vacuum-sealed bags with nitrogen flushing, and maintain relative humidity ≤50% to prevent UV degradation and delamination, preserving the material's performance.