Fiberglass composite fabric ME1960

roving

Multi-end roving designed for large-surface SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) components to enable efficient processing, improved mechanical performance and a resin-rich white surface suitable for pigmented parts. The product targets large transportation components and semi-structural parts where high modulus, strength and low surface porosity are required.

Performance attributes

• Efficient processing: easy unwinding and chopping, flat lay-down and uniform dispersion with low fuzz and static for large and/or semi-structural part molding.
• Enhanced performance: excellent wet-through and impregnation enabling higher glass loading (reported up to ~65% by a customer data source), improving mechanical strength and stiffness in complex structures.
• Ideal color (white) for pigmented parts: resin-rich white surface aspect with low porosity and low shrinkage, facilitating pigmentation or painting.
• Enhanced service life: Advantex® glass helps resist corrosion, offering improved service life compared to standard E-glass.

Applications

• Large transportation components (cab door skins for heavy-duty trucks, buses, trains)
• Home fixtures and other semi-structural general-purpose products requiring high modulus, strength and aesthetics
• Consumer goods — other open or closed mold applications
• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) components
• Transportation: automotive interior (semi-structural and structural) and heavy transportation

Documentation & Media

• Product data sheet and selection guide available from the product page (document thumbnails available on the page).
• Product-related overview video: Owens Corning SMC Overview (embedded YouTube video).

Technical characteristics / Specifications

• Technical characteristics (nominal values): LINEAR WEIGHT OF ROVING (TEX) = 2400; YIELDS (YDS/LB) = 207; LOSS ON IGNITION (ISO 1887:2014) = 1.30.
• Technical characteristics (nominal values): LINEAR WEIGHT OF ROVING (TEX) = 4800; YIELDS (YDS/LB) = 110; LOSS ON IGNITION (ISO 1887:2014) = 1.30.
• Availability & Packaging (Europe): ME1960 2400 Tex — DOFF EXTERNAL Ø = 290 in; HEIGHT = 260 in; NET WEIGHT per doff = 20 lb. ME1960 4800 Tex — DOFF EXTERNAL Ø = 290 in; HEIGHT = 120 in; NET WEIGHT per doff = 20 lb.
• Pallet information (Europe): ME1960 2400 Tex — pallet dims LxWxH = 90 x 120 x 122 in; layers per pallet = 4; doffs per layer = 12; number of ends = 1 to 16; pallet net weight = 1,000 lb. ME1960 4800 Tex — pallet dims = 120 x 120 x 122 in; layers per pallet = 4; doffs per layer = 16; number of ends = 1 to 16; pallet net weight = 1,220 lb.
• Packaging: Each doff is protected by Tack-Pak™ packaging. Creel-Pak™ packaging is available upon request.
• Labeling: Each doff has a self-adhesive identification label (product reference and production date). Each pallet label details product reference, pallet net and gross weights, production date and pallet production code. Packaging supports short-term stacking of two pallets (use plywood plate recommended when stacking).
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry area in original packaging until use; allow product to reach workshop temperature for 48 hours prior to utilization to avoid condensation. Packaging is not waterproof—protect from weather and water. No known shelf life if stored properly; retesting advised after two years from production date to ensure optimum performance.