AN IMPROVED PROCESS OF MAKING JUTE-GLASS FIBRE HYBRID SHEET MOULDING COMPOUND (SMS) USEFUL FOR MAKING LOW COST COMPOSITE COMPONENTS

摘要

An improved process of making jute-glass fibre hybrid sheet moulding compound (SMC) useful for making low cost composite components The present invention provides a hydrid jute-glasss fibre sheet moulding compound which is cheaper and has increase strength. The novel outcome is achieved by using the polymer solution impregnated jute fibre in the form of felt or stiched mat which is used to form a sandwich with the glass fibre, which in turn impregnated with a polymer slurry comprising resin, filler component, thickening agent, fire retardant additive and shrinkage controlling additive.