E GLASS YARN

Textile yarn of type E enamel is made by twisting a strand of fibers containing several hundred

 glass fibrils of the same specific diameter (usually 5–13 microns). This is done on a special

 device called a twisting machine. At the end of this operation the yarn is wound on a plastic 

tube (coil). The twist shape that the yarn is formed into, along with the lubrication being applied 

to the fibers during the drawing, helps to protect the yarn from damage in further processing.

Product characteristics

• exceptional electrical insulation properties, suitable for use in computer and electrical components;

• high tensile strength and a good dimensional stability;

• high resistance to heat, chemicals and flame.

Typical treating techniques

• weaving

• bulking

• plying

• coating (PTFE, PVC...)

• knitting

• braiding

• round knitting...

Applications

Glass textile yarn is used for a variety of industrial applications.

The most commonly used ones are:

• glass yarn fabrics of electronic quality for the production of printed circuit boards (PCB, Printed Board Circuits);

• braided electric sleeves;

• leno fabrics for reinforcing external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS; external insulation of buildings – facade cladding);

• strengthening of paper / adhesive tape;

• firming nonwovens;

• fabrics for reinforcing cardboard;

• glass fibre wallpaper for interior design;

• reinforcement for circular saws;

• thermal / electrical insulation material, etc..