E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids
Corrosion-resistant boron-free Advantex E-CR glass and stitched biaxial/quadraxial fabrics engineered for rapid wet-out in marine hulls, stringers, and corrosion tanks. Cure & Process Rule: RESIN DEMAND FORMULA: 1708 Biaxial (25.5 oz/yd² total) absorbs ~0.95 kg of Vinyl Ester resin per m² per ply in hand layup, or ~0.68 kg/m² per ply under vacuum infusion.
1. Indexed ASTM Materials in E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids (13 SKUs)
| Material & OEM Brand | SKU | ASTM D638 Tensile | ASTM D648 HDT | ASTM D790 Flex | Viscosity / Density | US DOT 49 CFR | US Pack Price | Compare / Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantex® Corrosion-Resistant Direct RovingOwens Corning • E-CR Fiberglass | OC-ADVANTEX-PALLET | 3378.4 MPa 490,000 psi | 232.2 °C | 4898.7 MPa | 17 cPs | Non-Reg Non-Hazmat Palletized Freight | $2,400 Pallet (48 Doffs) | Datasheet → |
| AGY S-2 Glass High-Strength Ballistic & Aerospace RovingAGY Holding Corp (Aiken, SC) • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | AGY-S2GLASS-463 | 1850 MPa 268,320 psi | — | 1420 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $2,450 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| DuPont Kevlar 49 Style 285 4HS Crowfoot Ballistic AramidDuPont / Hexcel • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | DUP-KEV49-285 | 1480 MPa 214,656 psi | — | 990 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $4,600 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Owens Corning 1.5 oz Emulsion Chopped Strand Mat (CSM)Owens Corning • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | OWC-CSM15OZ-50 | 320 MPa 46,412 psi | — | 440 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $490 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Owens Corning 24 oz Woven Roving Marine E-GlassOwens Corning • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | OWC-WR24OZ-50 | 580 MPa 84,122 psi | — | 710 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $540 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Owens Corning Knytex DBM 1708 Advantex E-CR BiaxialOwens Corning • E-CR Stitched Multiaxial | OC-DBM1708-50IN | 2600 MPa 377,099 psi | — | — | 2620 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated | $315 65 yd Roll (50" Wide, 125 lbs) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply E-BX 1200 Stitched (+/-45) Double Bias E-GlassVectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-EBX1200-50 | 685 MPa 99,351 psi | — | 830 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $635 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-GlassVectorply Corp • Marine Fiberglass | VEC-1708-50IN-ROLL | 3102.6 MPa 450,000 psi | 232.2 °C | 4498.8 MPa | 805 cPs | Non-Reg Non-Hazmat Standard Freight | $315 65-Yd Roll (50 in Width) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply E-LT 2400 Unidirectional + Transverse Infusion GlassVectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-ELT2400-50 | 780 MPa 113,130 psi | — | 910 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $680 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply E-LTM 1808 Stitched Biaxial (0/90) + Mat E-GlassVectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-ELTM1808-50 | 660 MPa 95,725 psi | — | 810 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $650 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply E-QX 3600 Quadraxial (0/+45/90/-45) Heavy Marine GlassVectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-EQX3600-50 | 745 MPa 108,053 psi | — | 890 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $710 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply E-TLX 2400 Triaxial (+45/90/-45) Structural E-GlassVectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-ETLX2400-50 | 720 MPa 104,427 psi | — | 860 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $690 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
| Vectorply K-BX 1200 DuPont Kevlar 49 Stitched Biaxial (+/-45)Vectorply Corporation • E-Glass & Aramid Multiaxial | VEC-KBX1200-50 | 1420 MPa 205,954 psi | — | 980 MPa | 2560 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Fiber | $4,250 100 kg Roll (50 in) | Datasheet → |
2. Drop-In Equivalence Matrix & Head-to-Head ASTM Comparisons
1708 Biaxial group: Vectorply E-BXM 1708 ↔ Owens Corning Knytex DBM 1708 ↔ Saertex U-E-868g. Quadraxial group: Vectorply E-QX 2400 ↔ Chomarat Rovicore.
Direct Head-to-Head Engineering Comparisons in E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids (Click any pair for full Δ ASTM & Cure Analysis):
3. Mandatory Companion Materials, Cure Ratios & Hazmat Segregation
RESIN DEMAND FORMULA: 1708 Biaxial (25.5 oz/yd² total) absorbs ~0.95 kg of Vinyl Ester resin per m² per ply in hand layup, or ~0.68 kg/m² per ply under vacuum infusion.
Required Companion Material Groups for E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids:
- Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins
- Isophthalic & DCPD Marine Polyester Resins
- MEKP Peroxide Initiators
- Structural PVC / SAN / Balsa Cores
Category Profile: Non-Regulated Industrial Reinforcement. Under federal hazmat regulations, Class 3 Flammable Liquids (UN1866 Resin) and Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (UN3105 MEKP Initiator) must be packaged in separate UN-certified outer drums/boxes and segregated from Cobalt Octoate promoters to prevent exothermic thermal runaway.
Recommended Companion SKUs in Stock (Add to Kit BOM):
4. Qualified Process Methods, Finished Parts & ASTM Standards
Qualified Molding & Layup Methods
- Vacuum Infusion (VIP)
- Hand Layup & Roller Consolidation
- Pultrusion & Filament Winding
Finished Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Structures
- Sportfishing & Patrol Boat Hull Laminates
- Fiberglass Bridge Decks & Pultruded I-Beams
- Ballistic & Abrasion-Resistant Kevlar/E-Glass Canoe & Patrol Hulls
Governing ASTM / ISO Test Standards
- ASTM D3039 / D5083 Laminate Tensile (2400–3450 MPa Fiber)
- ASTM D578 Glass Strand Spec
- ABYC / ABS Marine Laminate Qualification
Engineering FAQ: E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM mechanical (D638 Tensile) and thermal (D648 HDT) ranges for E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids?▼
Across the 13 verified North American SKUs in E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids (CAT-FAB-GLS), ASTM D638 tensile strength spans 320–3378.4 MPa and ASTM D648 heat deflection temperature (HDT) spans 232.2–232.2 °C. Primary reference standards include ASTM D3039 / D5083 Laminate Tensile (2400–3450 MPa Fiber), ASTM D578 Glass Strand Spec, ABYC / ABS Marine Laminate Qualification.
2. What companion catalyst, hardener, or cure system is required for E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids?▼
RESIN DEMAND FORMULA: 1708 Biaxial (25.5 oz/yd² total) absorbs ~0.95 kg of Vinyl Ester resin per m² per ply in hand layup, or ~0.68 kg/m² per ply under vacuum infusion. Required companion categories include: Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins; Isophthalic & DCPD Marine Polyester Resins; MEKP Peroxide Initiators; Structural PVC / SAN / Balsa Cores.
3. What are the approved cross-brand drop-in equivalents in E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids?▼
1708 Biaxial group: Vectorply E-BXM 1708 ↔ Owens Corning Knytex DBM 1708 ↔ Saertex U-E-868g. Quadraxial group: Vectorply E-QX 2400 ↔ Chomarat Rovicore. Top stocked manufacturers in the US registry include Owens Corning, AGY Holding Corp (Aiken, SC), DuPont / Hexcel, Vectorply Corporation, Vectorply Corp.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat shipping classification for E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids?▼
Materials in E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids are regulated under Non-Regulated Industrial Reinforcement. When ordering Class 3 Flammable Liquid resins (UN1866) alongside Class 5.2 Organic Peroxide initiators (MEKP UN3105), shipments must comply with US DOT 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation and isolated packaging rules.
5. Which composite fabrication methods and finished structures use E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids?▼
E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (VIP), Hand Layup & Roller Consolidation, Pultrusion & Filament Winding. Typical finished B2B applications include Sportfishing & Patrol Boat Hull Laminates, Fiberglass Bridge Decks & Pultruded I-Beams, Ballistic & Abrasion-Resistant Kevlar/E-Glass Canoe & Patrol Hulls.