About Razor Composites
Razor Composites is a leading designer
and manufacturer of custom pultruded
fiberglass profiles with over 20 years of
experience in producing tight tolerance,
complex shaped designs.
Smart. Dedicated. Above all – Precise!The Razor difference is the extreme level of precision
employees bring to their work. For decades we have
specialized in close tolerance, custom pultrusion thermoset
profiles. We’ve combined our employee skills along with
unique manufacturing techniques to earn a reputation as
a proven leader of high quality, “made-to order” pultruded
profiles.
Focused on Customers’ Satisfaction & QualityTo achieve customer satisfaction we do something very
simple. We listen. We strive to know each customer and are
committed to identifying their needs, defining our capabilities
and ensuring that we can satisfy those needs. We realize
that continuous improvement is essential to our success. We
work to anticipate trends and customer demands.
Experienced in your IndustryRazor’s pultruded fiberglass has been used to differentiate
our customers’ product in many industries:
Engineering ExcellenceWe pride ourselves on having an engineering team that is one
of the most experienced and innovative in the industry. We
have access to more than 100 years of engineering experience
and many different degrees including Mechanical Engineering,
Chemical Engineering, Composite Technology, etc.
Our goal is to produce and deliver the highest quality product
in the most cost efficient manner possible. Period. That is
what makes Razor Composites measurably better.
• Building Products
• Fenestration
• Lawn and Garden
• Refrigeration
• Electrical
• Infrastructure
• Recreation
• And Many More…
Fiberglass is a superior material for your product.
The unique properties of pultruded
fiberglass will enable better performance
for your product.
Benefits of using Razor’s Pultruded Fiberglass
Design FlexibilityFiberglass can be designed and fabricated into almost any
shape to meet the designs and performance demands by
our customers.
Strength and DurabilityFiberglass has an extremely high strength to weight ratio,
which enables your product to weigh less and perform
better.
Razor’s Pultruded Fiberglass is highly resistant to corrosion,
allowing it to stand up to acid rain, humidity and coastal
environments, and oxidation/rust.
Thermal PerformanceFiberglass has a very low rate of thermal conductivity making
it a great material to improve the thermal performance of
your product.
Fiberglass’ resistance to expansion and contraction in hot
and cold climatic conditions will help ensure the integrity of
your product and its performance.
Razor’s Fiberglass Vinyl Aluminum Wood Steel
Strength to Weight High Low High Low High
Expansion & Contraction
Low High High Moderate Moderate
Corrosion Resistance
High Moderate Moderate Low Low
Thermal & Electrical Conductivity
Low Low High Low High
Cutting Edge Pultrusion Capabilities
Razor Composites has a proven track record of designing and producing highly
complex fiberglass profiles and cost-effective commodity shapes to compete with
overseas producers.
DesignThe Razor design team can create the
right profile for your needs. We marry
the unique attributes of fiberglass
with manufacturability - driven-design
to create value for you and your
customers.
PultrudeRazor Composites has developed a
manufacturing process for producing
a smooth, high quality finish that many
believe is the best available in the
industry.
FabricateOur fabrication department can
perform machining and assembly
functions, often on-line, to save
our customers the time and cost
associated with secondary operations.
Pultruded Products• Thin walled complex profiles
• Tubes from .70” - 1.75” OD
• Minimum walls of .70”
• Structural shapes
Materials Used• Polyester & vinylester resins
• Fire rated
• UV stabilizers
• Fiberglass, carbon fiber
Other Features• Multitude of colors
• Various strengths
• Lengths up to 20’+
• Multiple Fabrication options
Fiberglass Tubes & Tool Handles
Our engineering expertise allows us to create unique, high quality tool handles to
separate your product from the competition.
Tubes & Handle Pultruder of Choice• Razor supplies unique designs & properties in the manufacturing
of its pultruded tube & tool handles.
• Engineers are utilized to meet the requirements & solve the issues
that customers can’t find with other pultruders.
• Many different sizes, finishes, colors, etc.
• Razor’s ability + fiberglass’s attribute make for the ideal tube or
tool handle.
Engineering SupportOur engineers can support your design team by assisting or leading
the process to a pultrusion friendly design & product.
Surface• Razor has developed a process for
producing a smooth, high quality
finish, in almost any color that many
believe is the best available in the
industry. Specialty veils can be
used to add a unique appearance
to your product.
Length• Standard length tolerance is ±
.125”. Tighter tolerances are
possible to meet customers’ needs.
Bow or Camber• .030” per foot is standard,
although tighter tolerances to meet
customers’ needs are possible.
Custom Pultruded Profiles
Razor Composites makes custom profiles to meet the market, product, and regulatory
demands of many industries.
Commercial RefrigerationRazor Composites helps customers meet energy regulations and the
market driven performance demands.
Window & DoorRazor Composites specializes in complex pultruded door thresholds,
window frames, sashes, and sills for several highly regarded window
and door manufacturers across North America.
Other IndustriesRazor Composites has designed and manufactured custom profiles
that are utilized in trucking, electrical, heavy and light construction,
infrastructure, and recreation industries. Our expertise can meet your
product’s needs.
From simple shapes to complex thin-wall custom designs, Razor delivers the needed Expertise, Process, and Finishing Capabilities.
“We thank Razor for helping manage the fluctuations in our supply chain demands and working
alongside our engineers to improve our product development process when designing new
fiberglass profiles.”
– National Commercial Refrigeration Manufacturer
Cutting Edge Pultrusions
Pultrusion ProcessRazor Composites’ pultrusion process consists of
impregnating reinforcements with a thermosetting resin
system. The reinforcements typically consist of fiberglass,
carbon fiber, aramid fiber or mixtures of the three. When used
in a uni-directional manner, these materials provide stiffness
to the composite. These materials can also be manufactured
in a matting material that could be included into the
composite to provide off-axis properties, which would
increase crush, burst strength and increase holding power
to fasteners. Surfacing veils can also be added to provide a
smoother surface if the product requires handling.
Typically, the reinforcements are wet-out in a resin bath
before entering a guiding system that gradually shapes
the material prior to entering the die. This formed package
then enters into a heated die that triggers the thermosetting
resin reaction, resulting in a cured product as it exits the die.
Throughout this process the “pultruder” is continually pulling
the cured product through the die and into a saw that cuts the
product to length.
Pultrusion Material & Mechanical PropertiesMaterial Pultrusion Roving & Glass Mat Aluminum 6063-T6 Douglas Fir 12% H20 Rigid PVC
Specific Gravity(LBS/Lb H20) ASTM D792
1.7-1.8 2.6 .51 1.38
Density (LBS/in^2) ASTM D792
.062-.068 .092 .02 .062
Conductivity (BTU/ft^2/hr/°F/in) ASTM C177
4 1200 .09 1.3
Coefficient of Linear Exp.(in/in/°F) ASTM D696
5-6 x 10^-6 13 x 10^-6 2 x 10^-6 37 x 10^-6
Longitudinal Direction Pultrusion Roving & Glass Mat Aluminum 6063-T6 Douglas Fir 12% H20 Rigid PVC
Tensile Strength (PSI)ASTM D638
30K - 50K 31K 600-1400 6,200
Tensile Modulus(x 10^-6 PSI) ASTM D638
1.8-3.0 10.0 – .39
Flexural Strength (PSI) ASTM D790
30K-50K 31K 1200-2400 11K
Flexural Modulus (x 10^-6 PSI) ASTM D790
.9-2.5 10.0 1.5 .35
IZOD Impact ASTM D790 (Notched ft lbs/in) (0°C/32°F)
18-25 – – 1.6
Transverse Direction Pultrusion Roving & Glass Mat Aluminum 6063-T6 Douglas Fir 12% H20 Rigid PVC
Tensile Strength (PSI)ASTM D638
7K - 10K 30,000 600-1400 6,200
Tensile Modulus(x 10^-6 PSI) ASTM D638
.8-1.4 10.0 – .39
Flexural Strength (PSI) ASTM D790
10K-18K 30,000 – 11K
Flexural Modulus (x 10^-6 PSI) ASTM D790
.8-1.4 10.6 – .35
IZOD Impact ASTM D790 (Notched ft lbs/in) (0°C/32°F)
4-5 – – 1.6
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