How do I know if I need a veil?
Which veil is right for me?
What is “A” glass?
What about corrosion?
I’m working in carbon. Can veil improve the surface of
my part?
What is FRP?
Questions about pricing and ordering
What about pricing?
What is the lead time for a domestic order?
What is the lead time for an international order?
Is there a minimum order?
Can SI accommodate just-in-time inventory systems?
Questions about packaging and shipping
How is SI material packaged and shipped?
How many rolls are on a skid?
How long are the rolls?
How many square feet are on a roll?
What are the shipping terms?
Can material be slit to a specific width or into sheets?
How do I know if I need a veil?
If your composite has issues with surface, durability, corrosion, tooling
costs, painting costs, or gelcoat costs, veil is the answer.
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Which veil is right for me?
It depends on your composite. Both your
process (pultrusion, filament winding, molding, etc.) and your resin system
(epoxy, vinyl, polyester,
phenolic)
are important. Our Selection Chart will help in these decisions. If you don’t find your combination of
process and resin, call us. We will do our best to match you with the proper
veil.
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What
is “A” glass?
“ A” glass is the original
boron-free soda lime glass with excellent acid resistance. Our glass
composition and corrosion test results will give you
additional information.
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What about corrosion?
“ A” glass has long been
held as an excellent solution in corrosive applications, and veil adds to
the over all barrier against corrosion. Please
see our corrosion test results for additional
information.
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I’m
working in carbon. Can veil improve the surface of my part?
Getting a good surface on a carbon part often requires a fiberglass veil.
Our veils provide a resin rich surface, avoiding the pitting that is so common
with carbon. Our epoxy-compatible veils were designed specifically to provide
a better surface for carbon and epoxy composites.
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What is FRP?
FRP is “Fiber Reinforced Plastic.” Most composite fabricators
are working in FRP. Other composite applications include: GFRP (Glass Fiber
Reinforced Plastic), FRG (Fiber Reinforced Gypsum), and FRF (Fiber Reinforced
Foam).
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What about pricing?
We offer three-tiered pricing, based on volume. Our price lists are available
in square foot, square meter, and per pound.
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What is the lead time for a domestic
order?
2-6 weeks. Larger orders take longer to fill.
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What is the lead time for an international
order?
At least 8 weeks. Transportation is the defining issue for international
orders. Allow at least 4 weeks transit for Europe. Allow 2 weeks transit
for Canada.
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Is there a minimum order?
Our minimum order is one roll.
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Can SI accommodate just-in-time
inventory systems?
Yes. We are happy to offer just-in-time shipments for our established customers.
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How is SI material packaged and
shipped?
Our material is generally palleted and in plastic sleeves. It ships via
the common carrier of the customer’s choosing. We are happy to work
with you to find the packaging and shipping methods that best suit your needs,
including boxing, single-roll shipments, or expedited shipping.
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How many rolls are on a skid?
It depends on the material width and thickness. For example, 50” wide
10 mil would be packaged at six or eight rolls per skid, while 50” wide
20 mil would only fit four rolls. The wider and heavier the material, the
fewer rolls per skid.
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How long are the rolls?
It depends on the material type and thickness. For example, 10 mil Pearlveil
has a roll length of approximately 1750 feet, while 30 mil Flexiveil has
a roll length of approximately 1000 feet. And there will be some variability
in the roll lengths even within the same material.
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How many square feet are on a
roll?
Take the width in inches. Divide by 12. Multiply by the length of the roll
in feet. That will tell you the square footage of any given roll. For example,
a 50” roll of 10 mil Pearlveil: 50 divided by 12 is 4.166. Multiply
by the average length of a Pearlveil 10 mil—1750 linear feet—to
get the average square feet on a roll—7292 square feet.
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What are the shipping terms?
For domestic orders: FOB, Somerset, Ohio.
For international orders: Ex Works, Somerset, Ohio.
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Can material be slit to a specific
width or into sheets?
We are happy to slit our veils and mats to the width you need. We slit from
3” to 120” wide rolls or 6” to 36” by 12” to
48” sheets. There is a surcharge for rolls slit under 40” or
for special cutting, including sheets.
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