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Owens Corning's involvement with the aerospace industry began during World War II with bomber insulation and composite aircraft parts. In the 50 years since, we've become one of the industry's most frequent fliers.

When S glass fibers are sandwiched between layers of thin, high-strength aluminum sheets, it reduces the weight of conventional aluminum alloys by 20 to 25 percent. It stands up under the force of impact, has low flammability and resists corrosion. Considering these properties, it's no wonder the S glass composites/aluminum combination is being tested for a variety of applications, from fuselage skins, to floor panels, to fire walls.

Commercial airliners made by both Boeing and McDonnell Douglas rely on the strength of S glass fibers to help their cargo compartments withstand the abuse of jostling luggage and shipping containers.

Due to the their light-weight, strength, and high fatigue resistance, Composites made with S glass have also found their way into helicopter blades.

In out-of-this-world applications, S glass fiber provides strength, flexibility, and dimensional stability to a robotic arm on the Space Shuttle.

For airplanes, helicopters, space stations, and whatever vehicles the future may hold, Owens Corning's glass fiber reinforcements are there, taking people to new heights.

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