The molding process itself is crucial to reap the rewards of the advantages of thermosets, but the properties of the materials used, like fiber-reinforced polymers or fiberglass-reinforced plastics (FRP), are what make these finished parts a success ...

There is a reason so many industries look to fiber-reinforced polymers for their applications. Some of the many benefits of FRPs include:

• Excellent electrical and compression properties
• High-grade resistance to environmental components, chemicals and other corrosives
• Low-cost use of composite tooling in molding
• Structural integrity
• UV radiation stability
• Able to bond quickly with dissimilar materials
• Impressive thermal insulation
• Reduced weight when compared with metal components

Depending on the application, FRP can offer advanced material strength and more precise tolerances. FRPs are starting to be considered as an improvement on common infrastructure components like metal and concrete.

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