What is BS 5689-3.2 - Specifications for individual materials about?
BS 5689-3.2 is an international standard as a part of the BS 5689 series contains the requirements for glass fabrics with varnishes based on the following resins:
- Epoxy — glass-fabric base, EP/G
- Polyurethane — glass-fabric base, PUR/G
- Silicone — glass-fabric base, SI/G
- Polyester — glass-fabric base, PE/G
- Bituminous — glass-fabric base, BT/G
- Oleoresinous — glass-fabric base, OR/G
Who is BS 5689-3.2 - Specifications for individual materials for?
BS 5689-3.2 on specifications for individual materials is useful for:
- The glass industry
- Paving machinery producers
- Concrete mixers producers
- Industrial manufacturers
Why should you use BS 5689-3.2 - Specifications for individual materials?
BS 5689-3.2 is one of a series that deals with varnished fabrics comprising bases woven from cotton, natural silk, or synthetic fibres (including glass) supplied in the form of full-width rolls, sheets or tapes slit to various widths.
The series consists of three parts:
- Definitions and general requirements
- Methods of test
- Specifications for individual materials
BS 5689-3.2 provides its users with guidelines for tensile strength and extension, electric strength, and resistance against hydrolysis. Using BS 5689-3.2 guidelines ensures efficiency and quality assurance for its users.