Comparision
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FRP vs. Traditional Materials
Aeron’s products have a number of significant advantages over steel, aluminum and timber. Compare the characteristics of structural materials on the chart below. For more information click on any characteristic or simply scroll down the page.
Aeron FRP |
Steel |
Aluminum |
Timber |
|
Corrosion Resistance |
High |
Low |
Medium |
Low |
Strength |
High |
High |
High |
Low |
Weight |
Low |
High |
Low |
Medium |
Electrical Conductivity |
Low |
High |
High |
Moderate |
Thermal Conductivity |
Very Low |
High |
High |
Low |
EMI/RFI Transparency |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Fabrication |
Easy |
Easy |
Moderate |
Easy |
Life Cycle Cost |
Low |
Moderate |
Moderate |
High |
Environmental Impact |
Low |
High |
High |
Low |