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Product Introduction
S-A E-glass Multi-End ccntinuous Rovings are reinforcements for Sheet Molding Compound (SMC). These products are designed for a wide range of structural or pigmentable polyester compression molded applications. SMC applications include automotive exterior body panels with Class A surfaces, recreational vehicle housings, automotive and recreational semi-structural applications, water-tank panels and business equipment.

Product Description
S-A Multi-End rovings are manufactured to meet ISO 9001 standards. S-A rovings are produced from a collection of continuous glass filaments gathered, without mechanical twisting into a single bundle. The filaments, which make up the bundles, are bonded together with a special size. Multiple bundles are then pulled together to form a strand. The strand is wound into a tubeless package that is ready for use in customer applications.

Packaging
Pallet Dimensions:
Pallet height: 99 cm (39 in) or 127 cm (50 in)
Pallet length: 112 cm (44 in)
Pallet width: 112 cm (44 in)
48-roll pallet weight: 816 kg (1799 lb)
64-roll pallet weight: 1088 kg (2399 lb)

S-A Multi-End continuous Roving is available in a single end internal pull package. Each pallet contains four layers with 16 doffs per layer (64 per pallet) or three layers with 16 doffs per layer (48 per pallet). Doffs are available in weights 17 kg (37.5 lb), and are wrapped in a plastic bag, then packed in a cardboard box. All pallets have ends that are air-spliced together. 4-end or 16-end run-outs are available dependent upon specific customer requirements.

Storage
Unless otherwise specified, it is recommended to store glass fiber products in a cool, dry area. Temperature should not exceed 35°C (95°F) and the relative humidity should be kept below 75%. Glass roving products must remain in packaging material until just prior to its use. If these conditions are respected, the glass fiber product should not undergo significant changes when stored for extended periods of time.

Stacking
To ensure safety and avoid damage to the product, skids should not be stacked more than two high. When stacking two pallets high, care should be taken to correctly and smoothly place the top pallet.

Features	Customer Benefits
SMC Roving for Class A Surface	Excellent mold flow-ability to allow production of large Class A parts with a low defect rate.
Fast Wetting Properties	Fast wet-through, low squeeze-out to maximize line speed and maintain tight sheet weight tolerances.
Superior Runability	Optimized to maximized equipment uptime.
Low Static and Fuzz	Chemistries are specifically designed to virtually eliminate static and reduce fuzz and fly. Negligible static build-up under the normal ambient condition (temperature between 15 and 30°C, and relative humidity >70%)
Excellent Choppability	Products can be chopped cleanly with minimal blade and cot wear.
Excellent Dispersion	Flat dispersion characteristics eliminate clumping.
Excellent Laminate Mechanical Properties	Meet or exceeds physical property requirements for a broad range of applications.
Optimum Package Weight	More products per package and pallet allow longer run time before more materials is needed at the chopping station.

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