PPG Industries has announced the qualification of its HYBON 2026 direct roving fiberglass for use in selected fabrics and epoxy resin systems of aerodynBlade 1.5-, 2.0- and 2.5-megawatt wind turbine b…
PPG Industries has announced the qualification of its HYBON 2026 direct roving fiberglass for use in selected fabrics and epoxy resin systems of aerodynBlade 1.5-, 2.0- and 2.5-megawatt wind turbine blades by wind energy turbines and blades developer aerodyn. HYBON 2026 fiberglass is a high-performance roving produced at five PPG fiberglass manufacturing locations three in the US, one in the UK, and one in China, which is a joint venture of PPG and Sinoma Jinjing Fiber Glass Co. Ltd. According to Cheryl Richards, PPG global market manager, wind energy, this roving offers wind turbine blade producers the high mechanical performance required for critical structural designs, also provides advantages in blade processing. This qualification by aerodyn verifies that HYBON 2026 fiberglass is a leading industry performer that meets or exceeds the wind industry“s challenging requirements, Richards said. With excellent adhesion in multiple resin systems, high tensile strength and fatigue performance that satisfies demanding wind blade applications, HYBON 2026 fiberglass provides multiaxial fabricators with the quality and features they need for this industry. PPG is proud to earn this product approval, and we will continue to leverage more than 60 years of fiberglass engineering and manufacturing expertise to support the growing global wind energy industry.