Chopped Strand Mat Powder
High-Strength, Versatile Reinforcement for Composite Applications
The Chopped Strand Mat is made from high-quality E-glass fibers bonded with a polyester powder, ensuring exceptional strength, smooth surface finish, and reliability. Thanks to the specific manufacturing process, this product offers consistent performance and excellent compatibility with various resin systems, including polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins.
The Chopped Strand Mat is made from high-quality E-glass fibers bonded with a polyester powder, ensuring exceptional strength, smooth surface finish, and reliability. Thanks to the specific manufacturing process, this product offers consistent performance and excellent compatibility with various resin systems, including polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy resins.
Product Features
Advantages
- High-Quality Surface Finish: This mat enables a smooth and high-quality surface, reducing the need for additional finishing processes.
- Resin Compatibility: Fully compatible with various resin types, ensuring optimal adhesion and strength of the final product.
- Enhanced Mechanical Properties: High tensile and flexural strength contribute to the durability and reliability of composite components.
- Processing Technologies: Hand Lay-Up, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Vacuum Infusion, Spray-Up and Compression Molding.
Reference project
Projects
Boat reinforced by kelteks
In partnership with Branagh Marine Composites , we enhance the performance of lightweight boats using kelteks Unidirectional (UD) carbon fabric , enabling them to achieve exceptional speed and agility. Our UD carbon fabric significantly...
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Projects
Reinforcement for Ceramic Slabs
In collaboration with our long-standing partner from the ceramic slab industry, we develop optimal reinforcement solutions. By combining our expertise and years of experience, we ensure the highest quality and performance. Together, we...
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Projects
PROeco eco-catamaran reinforced by kelteks
We are proud to support the PROeco eco-catamaran, a groundbreaking vessel partially made from natural, eco-friendly materials, including our Woven Roving Natural fabric , and powered by solar energy. This 19-meter long, 7.5-meter wide...
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Product Applications
- Marine Industry: Ideal for constructing boat hulls and decks due to its excellent surface finish and mechanical properties.
- Automotive Sector: Suitable for manufacturing components requiring high strength and a smooth finish, such as load floors and protective panels.
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frequently asked questions
Your top inquiries, addressed
Our products are suitable for pultrusion, RTM, vacuum infusion, filament winding, and other continuous or closed-mold processes.
Yes. kelteks FreeMat and other glass reinforcements are optimized for high-speed production, offering clean handling and consistent quality across long production runs.
Our products ensure fast resin flow, excellent fiber wetting, and consistent fiber placement, leading to shorter cycle times and reduced scrap rates.
Yes. We can customize roll widths, formats, surface weights, and roll lengths to meet the specific needs of your process or equipment.
Our team provides technical guidance and product samples to help you test and select the best solution for your application.
Yes. Thin reinforcement layers like kelteks FreeMat become nearly invisible after resin infusion, making them ideal for transparent or aesthetic surfaces such as toboggans, water slides, and decorative panels. Check the product gallery here.
Our reinforcements are used in industrial equipment, construction components, transportation, electrical infrastructure, and marine applications. A key segment is the recreational industry, especially waterparks, where materials must be durable, non-corrosive, and visually appealing.
