3B Continuous Filament Mat is a non-woven mat made out of ECR glass filaments, consisting of continuous fibres randomly oriented in multiple layers. The glass fibre is bonded with a silane coupling agent and the layers held together with a suitable binder. The M8643 family products contain an insoluble binder compatible with a large range of thermoset matrices like both unfilled or filled unsaturated polyester (UP), vinyl ester (VE), epoxy (EP) and polyurethane (PU) resin systems. The M8643 emulsion mat is ideally suited for pultrusion processes for wide and heavy parts but as well for narrow and complex profiles. The excellent mechanical properties provided by 3B CFM combined with the good electrical properties of the resins (i.e. UP) make the pultruded parts attractive for the electrical apparatus (high voltage), transportation industries, and infrastructure equipment.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
High dry strength and wet strength

• -For a high tearing resistance

Insoluble binder

• -For wash resistance

• -For a fast throughput production and high productivity

High-quality wrapping of the rolls

• -Easy to slit into various widths

Rigid rolls

• -Easy to handle and place into the die of the mould

Advantex® glass is a boron-free glass and presents significantly improved corrosion resistance across a wide range of aggressive environments. Advantex® glass is an E-CR glass in accordance with ASTM D578 and ISO 2078. This translates into important benefits for end-users over traditional E glass: longer service life, larger safety coefficients for the same design, and material savings. Traditional E-glass includes boron and often contains added fluorides. By using new manufacturing technology to eliminate these components from the glass composition, Advantex® glass has become a benchmark for integrated pollution prevention and the highest energy efficiency, all in an optimized process. 3B measures its efforts and works continually to minimize its impact on the environment and to set new standards within the global fibreglass industry. This is our commitment.