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Golf / Windproof Fibreglass Rib
Overview
- Made by
- Supply chain / partners
- Materials
- Fibreglass (FRP) pultruded rod, Glass fibre + epoxy / polyester resin, Steel or aluminium (economy option)
- Finish options
- Coloured gelcoat, Painted finish, Clear coating
Manufacturing process & quality control points
- 1
Pultrusion
Supply chain / partnersGlass fibre roving is pulled through resin and a heated die to form a constant-section rod. Fibre content and cure determine flexibility and break resistance.
Quality control points
- Rod diameter & straightness · Caliper + roll check · First article + 1 pc per 2 h
- Fibre / resin ratio · Supplier certificate + burn-off check · Per incoming lot
- 2
Curing & cut to length
Supply chain / partnersRods are post-cured if needed and cut to rib length, typically 70-80 cm for a 60 inch golf umbrella.
Quality control points
- Length · Tape / limit gauge · First article + hourly
- 3
End forming & drilling
Supply chain / partnersEnds are formed or capped, then drilled for the notch and stretcher rivets. Fibreglass dust requires extraction and PPE.
Quality control points
- Hole pitch · Go / no-go gauge · First article + hourly
- Delamination at holes · Visual, no fraying or splitting · 100%
- 4
Finishing
Supply chain / partnersColour is applied by gelcoat in the pultrusion or by painting afterwards; colour matching to the handle is a frequent buyer request.
Quality control points
- Colour match · Compare against approved colour swatch under D65 light · Per batch
- Coating adhesion · Cross-cut test · 1 pc per batch
- 5
Wind flex verification
Supply chain / partnersRibs are bent to a defined deflection and released, then a sample frame is fan or wind-tunnel tested. Fibreglass must flex and return rather than snap.
Quality control points
- Flex recovery · Bend to defined arc, release, no break, no permanent set · 5 pcs per batch
- Wind resistance · Fan / wind tunnel at agreed speed (typ. 10 m/s or per buyer spec), no inversion or breakage · Per order
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Relevant compliance
- EU REACH (SVHC)
EU
All metal & plastic parts, electroplated components and fabric coatings
- California Proposition 65
US
All products sold into California containing listed chemicals
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