A sizing composition for glass fiber direct roving for producing multiaxial fabrics is provided. The sizing composition includes, based on the total solids mass of the composition, 0.1 to 5.0% by solid mass of a first silane coupling agent, 2.5 to 11.0% by solid mass of a second silane coupling agent, 3.0 to 20.0% by solid mass of a first film former, 45.0 to 75.0% by solid mass of a second film former, 0 to 5.0% by solid mass of a plasticizer, 0.2 to 4.0% by solid mass of a first lubricant, 5.0 to 20.0% by solid mass of a second lubricant, and 0.01 to 3.0% by solid mass of a pH regulator. The first film former is a multifunctional epoxy emulsion, and the second film former is a low-molecular-weight liquid epoxy emulsion.

A sizing composition for glass fiber direct roving for producing multiaxial fabrics is provided. The sizing composition includes, based on the total solids mass of the composition, 0.1 to 5.0% by solid mass of a first silane coupling agent, 2.5 to 11.0% by solid mass of a second silane coupling agent, 3.0 to 20.0% by solid mass of a first film former, 45.0 to 75.0% by solid mass of a second film former, 0 to 5.0% by solid mass of a plasticizer, 0.2 to 4.0% by solid mass of a first lubricant, 5.0 to 20.0% by solid mass of a second lubricant, and 0.01 to 3.0% by solid mass of a pH regulator. The first film former is a multifunctional epoxy emulsion, and the second film former is a low-molecular-weight liquid epoxy emulsion.

The present invention concerns a two-part sizing composition comprising: (A) A precursor comprising: (a) An aminosilane (e.g. A1100) and (b) a polymer or copolymer containing carboxylic acid and/or anhydride, both having a functionality, F≧3, and (B) A binder comprising a multi-functional epoxy resin of functionality, F≧3. Glass fibres sized with the reaction product of the above composition yield a higher resistance to hydrolysis of polymeric matrix composite materials reinforced with such fibres. The sizing composition of the present invention is particularly advantageous for use with polyester resins, such as PET.

The present invention concerns a two-part sizing composition comprising: (A) A precursor comprising: (a) An aminosilane (e.g. A1100) and (b) a polymer or copolymer containing carboxylic acid and/or anhydride, both having a functionality, F≧3, and (B) A binder comprising a multi-functional epoxy resin of functionality, F≧3. Glass fibres sized with the reaction product of the above composition yield a higher resistance to hydrolysis of polymeric matrix composite materials reinforced with such fibres. The sizing composition of the present invention is particularly advantageous for use with polyester resins, such as PET.

A system and method for treating the end of an optical fiber bundle to reduce light scattering/reflection is provided. After the end of the optical fiber bundle is formed, it has a raw end. A material is applied to the raw end to form a treated end that provides a substantially smoother surface then the raw cut end, which reduces the amount of light rays reflected from the end.

A system and method for treating the end of an optical fiber bundle to reduce light scattering/reflection is provided. After the end of the optical fiber bundle is formed, it has a raw end. A material is applied to the raw end to form a treated end that provides a substantially smoother surface then the raw cut end, which reduces the amount of light rays reflected from the end.

The present invention relates to a tape comprising an epoxy based resin having ester groups and ethylenically unsaturated groups, alternatively a hybrid resin. The tape of the invention can be used for insulation in electrical machines, especially in high voltage machines. Preferably, the tape of the invention is used in combination with a composition for impregnating and/or coating a substrate comprising the tape of the invention, wherein the composition further comprises a second epoxy based resin having ester groups and ethylenically unsaturated groups, also an hybrid resin, a diluent and an initiator for a radical polymerization.

The present invention relates to a tape comprising an epoxy based resin having ester groups and ethylenically unsaturated groups, alternatively a hybrid resin. The tape of the invention can be used for insulation in electrical machines, especially in high voltage machines. Preferably, the tape of the invention is used in combination with a composition for impregnating and/or coating a substrate comprising the tape of the invention, wherein the composition further comprises a second epoxy based resin having ester groups and ethylenically unsaturated groups, also an hybrid resin, a diluent and an initiator for a radical polymerization.

An improved shaped composite rebar is disclosed.

An optical fiber having a coating that includes a photoreactive marking compound is described. The photoreactive marking compound has two states that differ in the intensity and/or wavelength of fluorescence. Exposure of the photoreactive marking compound to electromagnetic radiation induces a transformation of the photoreactive marking compound from one state to the other state. The difference in fluorescence between the two states provides a detectable contrast that can be used to mark the optical fiber. A pattern of marks can be customized to different optical fibers to provide unambiguous identification of individual fibers. The coating may also include a pigment, where either or both of the pigment and photoreactive marking compound may function as a marker for identifying the optical fiber. The method extends generally to marking of films, coatings, and articles made of polymers or plastics.