Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass
Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass by Vectorply Corp is an industrial Marine Fiberglass (Reinforcements) with ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 3102.6 MPa (450,000 psi), ASTM D648 HDT of 232.2 °C (450°F), and US DOT classification Non-Hazmat Standard Freight. Approved drop-in substitute: Saertex® / Owens Corning 1708 Stitched Biaxial (99.5% match).
Normalized ASTM Technical Parameters (SI & US Imperial)
pgvector HNSW Indexed| ASTM D638 Tensile Strength | 3102.6 MPa (450,000 psi) |
| ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temp (HDT) | 232.2 °C (450 °F) |
| ASTM D790 Flexural Strength | 4498.8 MPa |
| ASTM D2583 Barcol Hardness | N/A |
| ASTM D2196 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C | 805 cPs |
| ASTM D792 Specific Density | 1120 kg/m³ |
| US DOT 49 CFR & Canada TDG Hazmat Class | Non-Hazmat Standard Freight • UN: N/A |
| Unit Price & B2B Pack Configuration | $1.57/kg • $315 per 65-Yd Roll (50 in Width) |
Compare Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass vs. Drop-In Equivalents
Published TDS Drop-In Equivalents: Saertex® / Owens Corning 1708 Stitched Biaxial. Select any verified peer below for a complete side-by-side ASTM D638/D648 delta, cure stoichiometry, and US DOT 49 CFR comparison:
Required Companion Cure Stack, Processes & Applications
Category Hub: E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids →Mandatory Companion Materials:
Compatible Fabrication Processes:
Primary Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Applications:
Engineering FAQ: Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM D638 Tensile Strength and ASTM D648 HDT specifications of Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass?▼
Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass by Vectorply Corp (SKU: VEC-1708-50IN-ROLL) provides an ASTM D638 Tensile Strength of 3102.6 MPa (450,000 psi), ASTM D648 Heat Deflection Temperature (HDT) of 232.2 °C (450 °F), ASTM D790 Flexural Strength of 4498.8 MPa, and Brookfield viscosity of 805 cPs.
2. What catalyst or hardener and mix ratio are required for Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass?▼
Required companion cure and process materials for Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass include: Marine Vinyl Ester Resin (~0.68 kg/m² per ply in VIP), Norox MEKP-925H Catalyst (1.5%), Divinycell H80 / Corecell M80 Sandwich Core. Category Engineering 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.
3. What are the verified US drop-in equivalents for Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass?▼
Approved cross-referenced drop-in equivalents for Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass in the North American ASTM index include Saertex® / Owens Corning 1708 Stitched Biaxial. Direct head-to-head engineering comparisons are available against Owens Corning Knytex DBM 1708 Advantex E-CR Biaxial, AGY S-2 Glass High-Strength Ballistic & Aerospace Roving, DuPont Kevlar 49 Style 285 4HS Crowfoot Ballistic Aramid.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat classification for Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass?▼
Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass is classified under US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG as Non-Hazmat Standard Freight (UN Number: N/A). It ships from regional US hubs in FL, SC, ME, MN with a typical lead time of 1-3 Days. When ordered with Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (MEKP UN3105), 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation applies.
5. Which composite molding methods (Vacuum Infusion, Hand Layup, RTM) suit Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass?▼
Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (VIP), Hand Layup & Roller Consolidation, Pultrusion. Primary industrial applications include ±45° stitched biaxial E-glass (17 oz/yd²) with 3/4 oz chopped strand mat backing, Marine Fiberglass.
E-Glass / E-CR Stitched Multiaxials (1708 / 1808) & Kevlar Hybrids (CAT-FAB-GLS)
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.
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CompositeMatrix ASTM Index (2026). "Vectorply® E-BXM 1708 Biaxial E-Glass (VEC-1708-50IN-ROLL) Normalized Technical Datasheet." Retrieved from https://compositematrix.com/materials/vectorply-e-bxm-1708