Designing Time®

What are the advantages of aluminum over fiberglass ?

Fiberglass can be molded into shapes or forms that are not practical in metals and the molds for fiberglass cost 1/10th as much as for aluminum.  However, aluminum will not develop cracks with age and will not deteriorate when exposed to the elements without a protective finish. Electric Time Street Clocks are completely cast in aluminum for longevity. We do not use fiberglass to save money.

Photograph of inside of fiberglass post clock with crack.

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