GLASS MAT

U 50 R GLASS FIBRE TISSUE

Technical data sheet

General description
Properties
Wet laid glass fibre tissue U 50 R is used for the reinforcement and
support of bituminous roof felts, membranes, used in both industrial
and civil buildings. • high mechanical strength,

• absolute rot proof,

Technical characteristics
• good dimensional stability,
Characteristics Descriptions Units U 50 R
• chemically inert and non-toxic,
Weight (1) Nominal value g/m² 50
Binder (1) Type Modified • allow a uniform impregnation and
urea
are not subject to cracking,
Max % ≤ 20.5
breaking and splitting,
T° max. °C 200
Glass Fibre diameter (3) µ 13 • excellent resistance to UV light
Hydrolytic Class Class 3
Tensile strength (1) Nominal value MD N/50mm 210
(MD = Machine direction) CMD N/50mm 100
(CMD = Cross machine direction)
Minimum MD N/50mm 180
CMD N/50mm 90
Elongation at break Nominal value MD % 1.2-1.4
(MD = Machine direction)
(CMD = Cross machine direction) CMD % 1.2-1.4
Standard dimensions (2) Width cm 100
Length m 3350
Core ∅ mm 152.4
Outer ∅ cm 120
Other Reinforcement --- Every 30 mm
Colour --- White

(1) Guaranteed characteristics and provided a certificate of analysis upon request

(2) Other dimensions on request
(3) Nominal value
Tolerances :
Edited by :
Width : ± 3 mm for glass tissue with trimmed edges
Saint-Gobain Vetrotex Glass Mat
± 12 mm for glass tissue with untrimmed edges
130, Avenue des Follaz
Weight : ± 5% F-73009 Chambéry
France
Standard length rolls may contain one splice, properly marked and spaced. Tél : +33 (0) 4 79 96 84 02
Each lot (by lot is meant a full load - truck or container) will contain up to a maximum of 10% of Fax : +33 (0) 4 79 96 84 95
spliced rolls and/or rolls with length 30% less than the nominal value
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Saint-Gobain Vetrotex reserves the right to change the information given herein without
prior notice (11/08/2004/5-8)