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Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Rods

Jan. 12, 2006

Vectra Bs are 30% glass-fiber-reinforced polymer rods for mechanical and electronic components and for replacing stainless steel in medical applications.

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Compared to unreinforced versions, the rods provide better dimensional stability, higher tensile strength and modulus, and higher compressive strength. They come in 10.7-mm and 13.7-mm diameters.

Goodfellow Corp., 237 Lancaster Ave., Suite 252, Devon, PA 19333, (800) 821-2870, goodfellow.com

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