Proudly researched and developed through our specialised composites division, Shapers Composites Co Ltd. Shapers Superior Epoxy SX-GLASS has been specifically developed to give surfboard manufacturers the ability to make lighter, stronger surfboards than ever before. Developed for epoxy resin systems, which increases compression strength and reduces fatigue and failure. Optimal adhesion of fibre to resin helps absorb load and pressure which increases board performance. Improved wet lamination, cutting, wrapping, glassing, handling, with a smoother finish and great drapability.
Features
- Ultimate Impact Protection - Ultimate impact & tensile protection due to its ability to absorb load
- Ultimate Impact Performance - 10% increased flexural performance compared to traditional S-Glass.
- Carbon + Aramid - Higher tensile strength than commercial grade carbon & aramid.
- High Clarity - Ultra high clear finish produces ultra white surfboards and also perfect for resin pigment colour laminates.
- Superior Tensile Strength - Enhanced mechanical properties for superior tensile strength.
- Strength to Weight - Up to 60% increased tensile strength compared to industry standard E-Glass.
- Increased Compressive Strength - Up to 90% increased compressive strength compared to industry standard E-Glass
- Up to two times the tensile strength of an E-Glass in a UD Laminate.
- Up to 20% Increased Flexural Strength compared to Industry Standard S-Glass.
- Up to 25% Increased Tensile Strength compared to Industry Standard S-Glass.
- Up to 60% Increased Tensile Strength compared to Industry Standard E-Glass in Fibre to Fibre Comparison.
- Higher Tensile Strength then Commercial Grade Carbon, Aramid, E-Glass and Industry Standard S-Glass.
Shapers Epoxy SX-Glass
Innovation Patented
A worlds first next generation S-Glass. Shapers® SX-Glass has up to two times the tensile strength of traditional E-Glass. SX-Glass has the absolute highest levels of tensile, compressive & flexural strength.
Shapers Epoxy SX-Glass
Specifically Formulated
Shapers® Shapers World First Epoxy E-Glass has been specifically formulated to increase interlaminar shear strength for Epoxy Laminates. Enhanced mechanical properties up to 30% compared to industry standard E-Glass. Developed for epoxy resin which increases compression strength and reduces fatigue and failure.
Shapers Epoxy SX-Glass
Comparison Analysis
Performance may vary on a finished product due to blanks used and laminating techniques. Statistics are based on laminated panels and epoxy laminated surfboards.
Commonly used glassing layups for shortboards.
* Please note: To be used with Epoxy Resin Systems only.
Shortboard Scheduling
Comp / Lite: 1 x SX 4oz. Deck | 1 x SX 4oz. Bottom
Standard: 1 x SX 4oz. + 2oz. Deck | 1 x SX 4oz. Bottom
Strong: 2 x SX 4oz. Deck | 1 x SX 4oz. Bottom
