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Chopped Strand Mat – Powder Bound 450GSM

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450gsm Chopped Stand Mat – Powder Bound

Pack Type: Per Metre | 10m Pack | Full Roll – 82m

450gsm chopped strand mat is designed for fast build‑up and bulk.   Chopped strand mat builds thickness and bonds layers together, but most of the strength in a laminate comes from woven cloth or directional fibres.

Features:

  • Powder bound so compatible with epoxy resins as well as polyester and vinyl ester
  • Right weight for building mould plugs

Technical Snapshot:

  • Fibre type: E‑glass
  • Binder: Powder bound
  • Weight: 450 gsm
  • Width: 1000 mm

Quick Tips:

  • Wet out one layer at a time and apply next layer while wet.  For thicker builds 3-4 layers can be wet out this way to avoid excess heat during curing.
  • Can tear rather than cut the mat as this helps to blend the fibres in the layers
  • Works well under woven cloth or structural skins
  • Which weight of cloth should I choose?
    • 100gsm is better for surface layers
    • 225gsm is better for controlled layering and building up gradually
    • 300gsm is better for tight curves and smaller repairs
    • 450gsm (this product) is a good general purpose mat giving speed as well as ability to conform to curves
    • 600gsm is better for faster build up and is stiffer so doesn’t conform to curves as easily as the lower weights

A few words on safety:

  • Glass fibres can irritate skin and lungs.  Wear gloves, long sleeves and mask when handling and sanding

Things our customers have used this product for:

  • Making plugs
  • Bumpers
  • Boat repairs
  • Waterproofing

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