How did innovative products manufactured at Ashton Mill �improve daily life?
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Ashton Mill
In 1941 Owens-Corning bought the Ashton Mill building and reopened it as a Fiberglas* manufacturing plant and Research & Development lab. It became one of the earliest, if not the first, plant in New England to manufacture glass fibers. How did the mill make Fiberglas? It all started with marbles.
*Fiberglas is the patented name for fiberglass manufactured by Owens Corning.
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Have you ever used marbles?
If so, for what purpose?
Answer here.
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Have you ever used marbles?
If so, for what purpose?
Marble Run
Chinese Checkers
Classic Marbles
Decorating
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Manufacturing with Marbles
The Ashton Mill used carefully inspected, clear-glass marbles to make glass fibers. The glass fibers were combined to make thread and yarn. Many products were developed in the Ashton Fiberglas plant that improved transportation, home goods, and space exploration.
Marbles used to make Fiberglas were 2.8 cm. in diameter.
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The following Fiberglas items were made at the Ashton Mill by the Owens-Corning manufacturers.
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The following Fiberglas items were made at the Ashton Mill by the Owens-Corning manufacturers.
I see...different colors of materials, string, and a patch from the space mission Apollo 16
I notice...some materials look smooth, soft, or rough
I wonder…�What items were made from these materials?
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Click on the boxes below to unpack items manufactured by Owens-Corning at Ashton Mill. Discover how the products were used to make everyday items.
Building Insulation
Fiberglas�Reinforced�Plastic
Tire Cord
Beta Cloth for Bedding & Curtains
Beta Cloth for Space Suits, Badges, & Emblems
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Beta Cloth for �Space Suits, �Badges, & Emblems
One of the products developed by Owens-Corning at the Ashton Mill was beta cloth. James J. Dillon of Providence, Rhode Island, invented this strong fabric made of glass fibers. Beta cloth kept the astronauts safe from extremely high temperatures. It also added a fireproof layer of protection to their space suits, badges, and emblems. This material was used during the Apollo Moon missions.
How did beta cloth help the astronauts?�Answer here.
Read the article to the right and watch the video below to learn how astronauts used beta cloth.
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Beta Cloth for �Space Suits, �Badges, & Emblems
One of the products developed by Owens-Corning at the Ashton Mill was beta cloth. James J. Dillon of Providence, Rhode Island, invented this strong fabric made of glass fibers. Beta cloth kept the astronauts safe from extremely high temperatures. It also added a fireproof layer of protection to their space suits, badges, and emblems. This material was used during the Apollo space missions.
How did beta cloth help the astronauts?�Beta cloth provided astronauts with fireproof space suits, badges, and emblems on the Apollo missions to the moon.
Read the article to the right and watch the video below to learn how astronauts used beta cloth.
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Beta Cloth �for �Bedding and Curtains
Examine the descriptive advertisement for beta cloth bedding and drapes (curtains) below.
How did beta cloth manufactured at the Ashton Mill improve home goods such as bedding and curtains?�Answer here.
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Beta Cloth �for �Bedding and Curtains
Examine the descriptive advertisement for beta cloth bedding and drapes (curtains) below.
How did beta cloth manufactured at the Ashton Mill improve home goods such as bedding and curtains?�Beta yarn was soft and made the bedding and curtains free from stains and wrinkles. The fabric also came in many patterns and colors and could be washed in the washing machine without shrinking or fading. The bedding and curtains were fireproof, too.
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Tire Cord
Tire cord is Fiberglas yarn that reinforces the rubber tires used on automobiles. It makes the tires strong and helps them keep their shape. Tire cord is a fireproof material that can withstand high temperatures. This durable material allows the tires to perform better and last longer.
How does the use of tire cord protect automobile tires?
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Tire Cord
Tire cord is Fiberglas yarn that reinforces the rubber tires used on automobiles. It makes the tires strong and helps them keep their shape. Tire cord is a fireproof material that can withstand high temperatures. This durable material allows the tires to perform better and last longer.
How does the use of tire cord protect automobile tires?
Tire cord is non flammable. It strengthens car tires and makes them more durable. It also prevents the tires from losing their shape.
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Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic
Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic, or FRP, is a substitute for materials made of metal, wood, or cloth. Showers, bathtubs, car parts, surfboards, and boats were made with Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic. The FRP made the items strong, fireproof, and able to withstand extremely hot and cold temperatures.
Highlight the items that were made with Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic.
Boat
Log cabin
Shower
Car parts
Towel
Bridge
Bathtub
Surfboard
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Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic
Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic, or FRP, is a substitute for materials made of metal, wood, or cloth. Showers, bathtubs, car parts, surfboards, and boats were made with Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic. The FRP made the items strong, fireproof, and able to withstand extremely hot and cold temperatures.
Highlight the items that were made with Fiberglas Reinforced Plastic.
Boat
Log cabin
Shower
Car parts
Towel
Bridge
Bathtub
Surfboard
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Insulation
Fiberglas produced at the Ashton Mill was used to keep buildings warm when it was cold outside. This was done with a Fiberglas material called insulation. Fiberglas insulation is still used today. It can also be used to soundproof a room. Fiberglas insulation prevents warmth and noise from escaping through the walls and ceilings of homes and buildings.
What would happen to a home that has not been protected with Fiberglas insulation?
Providence Journal, CITY edl, 4 Jan. 1980
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Building Insulation
Fiberglas produced at the Ashton Mill was used to keep buildings warm when it was cold outside. This was done with a Fiberglas material called insulation. Fiberglas insulation is still used today. It can also be used to soundproof a room. Fiberglas insulation prevents warmth and noise from escaping through the walls and ceilings of homes and buildings.
How does Fiberglas protect homes and buildings?
Fiberglas insulation keeps homes and buildings warm and soundproof.
Providence Journal, CITY edl, 4 Jan. 1980
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SAMPLE ANSWER:� Did you know that materials are made of Fiberglas? The Ashton Mill produced different items, such as beta cloth, tire cord, Fiberglas reinforced plastic, and insulation. These products were used to make life safer and easier in many ways. First, beta cloth was used to make fireproof space suits and emblems. These items kept our astronauts safe on their missions. Beta cloth was also used to make curtains and drapes. This was helpful because they were not flammable, and they did not fade, shrink, or wrinkle. Second, the tire cord kept car drivers safe. They were woven into tires to keep their shape and last a long time. Another important product was the Fiberglas reinforced plastic. This made showers, boats, car parts, and more. It was a strong replacement for wood and metal. Lastly, the insulation protected homes and buildings. It kept warmth and sound inside. In conclusion, the Fiberglas products made at Ashton Mill improved daily life in the areas of space travel, transportation, and home goods.
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217 Clear-glass Marbles for Fiberglass Textile Manufacture. The Corning Museum of Glass. Corning, New York.
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