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GlasGrid® 8550


GlasGrid Pavement Reinforcement Grid is a self-adhesive high-strength fiberglass mesh that reinforces asphalt concrete overlays in pavement construction. GlasGrid 8550 features a wider mesh than standard GlasGrid and is specifically designed to meet the needs of lower cost, lower strength (50kN) applications.

Product Specifications:

Specification For Use in Asphalt Overlays

8550

Imperial*

Metric**
Tensile Strength Based On Component Strand Strength

Test Method ASTM D 6637		 Across Width
280 Ibs/in.

Across Length
280 Ibs/in.		 Across Width
50 kN/m

Across Length
50 kN/m

Elongation at Break

Test method ASTM D 6637

 Less than 3% Less than 3%

Melting Point

Test Method ASTM D 276

 Greater than 425°F Greater than 218°C

Mass/Unit Area

Test Method ASTM D 5261-92

 5.5 oz/yd2 185 g/m2
Roll Length† 429 ft. 150 m
Roll Width† 5 ft. 1.5 m
Roll Area† 271 yd2 225 m2
Adhesive Backing Pressure Sensitive Pressure Sensitive
Grid Size 1 in x 1 in 25 mm x 25 mm
Material Fiberglass reinforcement with modified polymer coating and pressure sensitive adhesive backing.
* All imperial values are approximate.
** All metric values are nominal.
† Product is sold by the Roll.

 

Technical Specifications:

8550 Spec Sheet
GG Technical Manual 

Sell Sheet

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