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3BBusiness Suite D8

Website: www.3B-fibreglass.com

3B - the fiberglass company will spotlight a range of sustainable composite end-use applications. These include the pultruded composite panels enabling the distinctive contemporary design for the Sheraton Hotel at Malpensa Arport near Milan, Italy. This application won the JEC Innovation Award in the Construction category.

3B, together with GASTANK Sweden AB and Greenes Group in the Netherlands, were also runners up in the JEC Innovation Awards’ Transportation category. A car supplied by Greenes Group fitted with CNG tanks made with 3B HiPer-tex™ fibre will be displayed at the show. 3B will also highlight a solution for water and sewer applications which incorporates 90% recycled materials.

AerovacStand number T50

Website: www.aerovac.com

Richmond Aerovac will be exhibiting alongside parent company Umeco plc and other companies in the group. It will be highlighting a range of new products, including:

• AB10UHA, a heavyweight breather fabric which yields ultra-high airflow performance at high pressure and temperature conditions (100 psi and 205°C) and can be used in oven or autoclave processing for moulding complex shapes with tight radii, replacing the requirement for two layers of breather fabric.

• Aerofix 3 spray adhesive, which has been developed to hold core materials, glass and carbon fabrics in place in the mould during resin infusion. It does not compromise the mechanical performance of the laminate, or the polymerisation of (polyester and vinyl ester) resin systems.

• Burstguards are padded sheets of rubber which have been developed to prevent accidental bag bursts when loading onto autoclave trolleys. They are filled with a bespoke, high tempera-

ture cushioned material which can withstand temperatures in excess of 200°C.

• VMS2 is a resin barrier vacuum line which reduces the risk of dry spots and incomplete wet out during the infusion process. It also simplifies the infusion network design and can eliminate any resin waste. VMS2 has proved a great success with customers, including Southern Wind Shipyards in South Africa. Nic Prentice, Head of hull and deck construction at SWS, said VMS2 gave the company “a 15% labour saving in setting up the infusion network, a 25% resin saving, visually improved laminates and test results showing the laminate properties to be 67% fibre and 33% resin content.”

Airborne International Stand number P45

Website: www.airborneinternational.com

Airborne Composites in the Netherlands and Spain develops and builds composite products on an industrial scale. Airborne Composite Tubulars supplies spoolable thermoplastic composite pipe to the oil and gas industry.

JEC Composites Show 2011 – previewThis year’s JEC Composites Show takes place on 29-31 March in Paris. In this preview we take a look at some of the developments which will be on display.

Aerovac VMS2 resin barrier vacuum line in use at Southern Wind Shipyards.

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Airborne works in high-end industrial markets where maximum performance and critical applications go hand in hand. Failure is not an option, while at the same time the competitive edge of the client is determined by the ability to embrace technological innovation. The company is active in the aerospace, oil and gas, high-end machines, antennas and marine market. Within these markets differentiating technologies are used to produce innovative composite products on an industrial scale.

Airtech Advanced Materials GroupStand number M64

Website: www.airtech.lu

Airtech Europe has installed a new CNC ply cutting machine as part of its commitment to help reduce customers' labour costs. The machine has a 216 m2 cutting bed and enables Airtech to custom cut and kit products to fit perfectly in the mould tool. This can signifi-cantly reduce moulding cycle times and improve part quality. By providing custom vacuum bags and kits for a wide variety of parts, Airtech helps customers reduce labour costs and speed up produc-tion. Savings vary depending on the complexity of the component being manufactured and the customers' internal labour rates.

Airtech's new Beta Prepreg for composite tooling is based on benzoxazine resin and toughening technology. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 6 months with no loss of tack and delivers superior laminate properties compared to conventional epoxy and BMI systems. High glass transition temperature (218°C) and service stability at high temperature ensures long tool life.

Also new from Airtech is TB G48, a cost effective high temperature carbon fibre tooling board for mould support, jigs and fixtures, which is reported to reduce tooling cost and improve performance. Securlon L750 vacuum bag film and WL3700 P16 release film are new inexpensive products for wind energy, marine and other applications where good performance is needed at lower cost.

Anaglyph LtdStand number V80

Website: www.anaglyph.co.uk

Anaglyph Ltd is releasing Version 4.1 of its Laminate Tools software integrating the design, analysis and manufacture of composite structures. It complements existing CAD systems and/or FEA

environments, with native support for NASTRAN and ANSYS that ensures wide compatibility in the analysis of composites. Laminate Tools helps optimise and manufacture exactly what is being designed, and saves valuable team time.

The new version introduces new features in the Geometry, Design and Manufacture modules to improve the Laminate Tools - CAD interface, including a new embedded SolidWorks environment allowing easy ply definition.

CannonStand number H58

Website: www.cannon.com

Cannon will present its latest developments in composites, poly-urethane and thermoforming technologies:

• The ESTRIM (epoxy structural reaction injection moulding) technology, for the replacement of conventional RTM process, with fast-demoulding high pressure injection of epoxy resin formula-tions. The new E-System, a three-component high pressure dosing unit for epoxies, will be introduced.

• The range of automatic preformers for the preparation of carbon and glass fibre preforms used for resin impregnation and injection technologies.

• Solutions for the wind generation industry: the Epoxy DX dosing machines for epoxy resin infusion in large blades; dosing machines for polyurethane inserts to replace the use of balsa wood; dosing machines and presses for DCPD (DiCycloPentaDiene) resins to produce large, thin, high-modulus structural parts without glass reinforcement.

• Automated assembling technologies for the production of large composite aircraft parts.

• Co-injection and reinforced spray technologies for polyurethanes. • Compression moulding presses for SMC GMT and RTM up to 3500 ton. • The latest Belotti 5-axis CNC

machining centre for the milling of composites and plastics.

Airtech’s cutting machine.

Anaglyph is introducing the latest version of its Laminate Tools software.

The Cannon E-System, a three-component high pressure dosing machine for injection of epoxy formulations.

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COIA GmbHStand number F31

Website: www.coia.de

COIA GmbH focuses on UV curing technology. Since 1995 the company has produced glass fibre reinforced plastic (GRP) rods with high speed UV pultrusion systems designed and manufactured by COIA. Its GRP UV pultrusion lines, made in Germany, cover three main types/diameter ranges.

COIA also offers UV curable resins for the GRP processing, as well as a range of UV curable materials for colouring, coating and bonding.

Delcam Stand number R37

Website: www.delcam.com

Delcam will demonstrate the latest developments in its PowerMILL software for the programming of machining by robot at JEC. The latest version of its PowerINSPECT inspection software will also be on show, with demonstrations on a FARO Fusion inspection arm and a Creaform HandyScan.

The robot machining demonstration will use a KUKA robot, a combina-tion that has proved successful for Delcam customers such as marine manufacturer Southern Spars. This is one of many applications where a robot has provided a lower-cost alternative to machine tools for the manufacture of larger composite components. The new robot machining interface in Delcam’s PowerMILL CAM software has made it

easier to program robots for a much wider range of applications. The ability to program the robot offline from 3D CAD data is faster and more efficient than the 'teach and learn' approach that is often used to create instructions for the equipment. This easier programming method is allowing composite manufacturers to take advantage of the many potential benefits of using robots. Firstly, the cost of installing a robot is far less than the price of a large machine tool with a similar working envelope. In addition, the flexibility of the robot means that complex operations can be carried out in a single set-up, cutting production times and reducing the number of fixtures needed.

Dieffenbacher GmbH + Co. KGStand number D46

Website: www.dieffenbacher.de

Dieffenbacher supplies presses and automated production lines for sheet moulding compound (SMC), glass mat thermoplastics (GMT) and long fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFT), as well as process technology for forming fibre reinforced plastics.

Dieffenbacher developed the D-SMC process in a consortium together with DSM and the Fraunhofer ICT. The technology of direct compounding bypasses the costly steps of wrapping, storing and logistical handling of the SMC semi-finished part which used to be required. The precisely reproducible process and direct onward processing of the semi-finished part guarantees stable production. As well as economic benefits, the D-SMC process contributes to technical improvements in Class A quality components. The material composition can be adapted to meet different requirements.

Dieffenbacher believes the high pressure resin transfer moulding (HP-RTM) process will play a key role in automotive production in the future, where it will be used for manufacturing carbon fibre composite components. In cooperation with KraussMaffei, Dieffen-bacher has developed the complete process and required machinery, from preforming to finishing, for the production of RTM parts. Dieffenbacher is offering global turnkey solutions for HP-RTM processes from a single source.

COIA UV curing pultrusion line.

Delcam customer Southern Spars uses robot machining to produce spars and rigging for luxury yachts.

Dieffenbacher’s equipment.

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FORMAX has recently invested a further £1.5 million in specialist multiaxial machinery.

Fontijne GrotnesStand number X42

Website: www.fontijnegrotnes.com

Fontijne Grotnes has more than 80 years of experience manufac-turing hydraulic platen presses. They are mostly used for R&D and quality control in accordance with ASTM and ISO.

Fontijne Grotnes presses can be used to produce thermoplastic samples for R&D and quality control. The bigger Fontijne presses can be used for small production. High temperature presses up to 450°C can be used to prepare samples like PEEK, PPS, PEI and PEKK. Fontijne Grotnes also offers presses to prepare thermoplastics under vacuum.

Fontijne Grotnes recently developed a new press control system, Lab Pro-View. This PC control system features a new process preview which makes it possible to see directly what has been programmed. The values set (temperature, pressure etc.), the program commands, and the actual press cycle, are shown. Another feature of Lab Pro-View is the command recipe control, based on the former PC control system, Lab2000. This enables an easy way of programming for both simple and complex processes.

FORMAX Stand number P39

Website: www.formax.co.uk

JEC 2011 will see FORMAX, a global manufacturer of lightweight carbon and specialist composite reinforcements, announce further investments as well as showcase its portfolio of carbon, glass and aramid reinforcements.

Whilst 2010 was a difficult year in many composite markets, FORMAX is expected to confirm a 20% sales growth and increased profitability, with over 6 million m2 of its material having been manufactured and shipped worldwide to service the wind energy, marine, automotive, sports and industrial sectors. Due to this rapid growth, FORMAX will announce an investment of £1.5 million in new machinery for 2011. Karl Mayer’s latest carbon multiaxial machine will be added to the existing FORMAX facility in April. This specially developed Carbon Malitronic® has a variable width from 1000 mm to 1600 mm. It will allow FORMAX to offer unique new fabric constructions such as lightweight 0/90 fabrics, ply orientations from ±30º, and balanced biaxial fabrics (+/-/+) from 200 g/m2 that ensure truly symmetrical fabrics.

FORMAX will also be adding a laminating line that combines surface veils with existing fabrics for applications that require demanding surface finishes, such as Class A surfaces for automotive panels.

Guang Wei Composites Co Ltd

Stand number Q32

Website: www.guangweicomposites.com

Chinese prepreg supplier Guang Wei Composites will announce two developments – the recent awarding of the Chinese patent for its wind energy semi-preg materials, and the opening of a new RMB30 million research and development facility.

Guang Wei’s semi-preg materials are ideally suited to the serial manufacture of large composite components, in particular, the critical sections of wind turbine blades where exceptional laminate quality and mechanical performance is required.

Guang Wei has invested RMB30 million (€3.3 million) in a new state of the art R&D facility. The 1000 m2 facility will house 40 trained technicians who will focus specifically on composite material product developments such as surface coatings, fire retardant products for aerospace applications, adhesives and lightweight carbon fibre products for the marine and sports sectors, and heavyweight materials for the wind and infrastructure markets. The facility will be located at the Guang Wei Composites headquarters in Weihai, Shandong.

Guang Wei will showcase of a number of products on its JEC stand, including semi-preg, and dry unidirectional carbon reinforcements.

Heraeus Noblelight Stand number R80

Website: www.heraeus-noblelight.com

Heraeus Noblelight develops and manufactures infrared emitters and systems for industrial heating processes. With a wealth of experience encompassing more than 3000 different heating processes, the company can match its emitters to precisely meet customer needs in terms of spectrum, power, length and shape. In contrast to conven-tional thermal processes, infrared transmits large amounts of energy in a short time. This heat is used exactly where it is required and only for as long as it is required for a particular process. This can lead to energy savings of up to 50%.

A Fontijne Grotnes vacuum press with Lab Pro-View.

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Heat plays a central role in forming and processing plastics, especially thermoplastics. Heating can also be used to temper, harden, glue and dry plastics. Heating processes are even used to separate plastic waste. Infrared radiation is a key technology in plastic processing and offers many possibilities for heat transfer.

HuntsmanStand number G65

Website: www.huntsman.com/advanced_materials

Huntsman has announced its involvement in a project that showcases the possibilities of building a concept electric car – the ‘U-Box’ designed by D” in France – using environmentally sustainable components. The car will have its first showing at JEC.

The U-Box incorporates materials including renewable flax and basalt fibres in combination with new toughened resins, as well as halogen free, fire resistant resin. Flexible Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) have also been integrated in the composite structure. In addition to this, Huntsman supported by the UK company NRG Wheels Ltd, equipped the vehicle with composite wheels and provided composite bonders offering high strength, flexibility and temperature resistance.

For the production of wind blades and other large composite parts, Huntsman has developed two new resin systems. The first of these resins provides very low viscosity, while the second, Araldite® LY 1568/Aradur® 3489, offers low build up of exothermal temperature during curing. For this market, Huntsman has also introduced a new tough and crack resistant adhesive system, Araldite® AW 4856 / Hardener HW 4856.

Huntsman will also be introducing new formulated systems for high performance epoxy prepreg and infusion systems for structural and tooling applications.

ITW Plexus Stand number J57

Website: www.itwplexus.co.uk

ITW Plexus, the European structural adhesives manufacturer, will be sharing its stand with its newly formed wind energy group, ITW WindGroup.

Plexus will be highlighting the benefits and savings that transportation, marine, automotive and engineered construction manufacturers are achieving by using its high performance range of methacrylate adhesives to bond many dissimilar materials. These adhesives are facilitating faster and easier assembly, and produce durable high-strength bonds to virtually all resins and gel-coats, as well as most thermoplastics and metals.

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Adhesives manufacturer ITW Plexus will be sharing its exhibition stand with the new ITW WindGroup.


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The adhesives are also being used to speed up production, reduce component weight and increase durability. As an example, in boat building applications, problems caused by having wood beneath the water line have been eliminated by the introduction of composite stringer and liner assemblies.

The new ITW WindGroup manufactures and supplies adhesives, tapes, sealants, foundation systems, coatings and other solutions to the wind energy market. During the show the WindGroup will be demonstrating a range of products which provide value to the production process of blades and other composite structures of the wind turbine and related field maintenance and operations.

LACH DIAMANT Stand number J64

Website: www.lach-diamant.de

LACH DIAMANT produces diamond tools for machining (milling, drilling, cutting, deburring) of composite materials. It will be exhibiting polycrystalline cutting tools (PCD) and diamond tools for the processing of all composite materials, including GRP and CFRP, as well as aluminium, ceramic and graphite.

For the first time, the company will display its patented innovation Cool Injection for PCD milling cutters and step drills. With Cool Injection, the coolant (liquid or air) reaches the cutting edge directly through the surface of the PCD tip; the hot chip produced during cutting is fractured abruptly by the targeted coolant stream and can be disposed of immediately.

PCD cutting tools are used in the aircraft, automotive and the accessory industries as well as by manufacturers of wind turbines.

Magnum Venus Plastech (MVP)Stand number T32

Website: www.mvpind.com

In 2010, Magnum Venus Plastech introduced the Flex Moulding Process which is designed to make the move to closed moulding easier. The counter-mould itself has become a simple to make, reusable flexible membrane.

MVP will conduct live demonstrations of the Flex Moulding Process, including infusion of a part with the reusable membrane, using the Patriot™ Pro Innovator Injection System.

One of the cornerstones to making an affordable, efficient reusable membrane is the Patriot™ Duo 1:1 Silicone System. Features of this system include:• proven Patriot™ technology; • gravity feed tanks that provide positive accurate meter dispense; • proven to dispense multiple silicone materials efficiently; • portable rugged design; • disposable mixers for quick clean-up;

• fluid section and powerhead modularity allows for quick change to accommodate 1.5 lbs (0.6 kg) to 6 lbs (2.7 kg) output/flow rates; and

• internal mix Pro Gun with splatter nozzle specifically designed for consistent, controlled spray of silicone materials.

The versatile Patriot Duo 1:1 Silicone System can be used to pour and spray silicone materials, and also as an injection system for making silicone parts. In the last nine months, this system has proven itself in demonstrations and installations around the world.

In addition to the Flex Moulding Process Systems, Magnum Venus Plastech will also showcase several speciality systems including the new MicroPro Proportioner, ideal for pultrusion manufacturing, and the Universal Proportioner.

Owens CorningStand number R20

Website: www.owenscorning.com

Owens Corning will showcase its OCV™ Reinforcements, OCV™ Technical Fabrics and OCV™ Non-Woven Technologies business units. Highlights will include:• OC HiLight™ reinforcement, a new multi-end roving developed for

the translucent panel market segment;• Ultrablade™ fabrics for producing stronger, stiffer and lighter

composite wind turbine blades; • the company’s range of high

performance reinforcements for applications in aerospace, ballistics, industrial and pressure tanks; and

• a non-woven veil for batteries utilised in the automotive and transportation industry.

Owens Corning will also be showing its Twintex® co-mingled glass and thermoplastic reinforce-ments for several industry applications, including hot water boiler tanks and containers, and residential and industrial building structural panels.

MVP ProGun with splatter nozzle for silicone.

Owens Corning's Ultrablade fabrics are designed for the production of wind turbine blades.

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For corrosive environments, Advantex® E-CR glass fibre reinforce-ments, made with a proprietary boron- and fluorine-free process that results in a higher performing fibre and a significantly smaller environmental footprint compared with standard E-glass processes, will be on display.

OxeonStand number T23

Website: www.oxeon.se

Founded in 2003 in Sweden, Oxeon produces spread tow reinforce-ments designed to increase the mechanical performance and reduce the weight of composite products. Oxeon produces TeXtreme® Spread Tow Fabrics and TeXero® Spread Tow Tapes. This year at JEC, Oxeon will present its next innovation that will enable it to provide a more complete range of products for optimised composite reinforcement solutions.

Cars using TeXtreme won both the team and the driver championship in the Formula 1 series. Bauer's new ice hockey stick SUPREME TOTALONE and golf manufacturer Fujikura's new Blur shaft have both benefited from Textreme. Fanatic Windsurfing has released its new premium board FreeWave TeXtreme.

Quantum Composites IncStand number R39

Website: www.quantumcomposites.com

Quantum Composites Inc (QCI) is a developer and supplier of structural and semi-structural thermoset materials and parts solutions. QCI’s Engineered Structural Composite (ESC) materials include carbon or glass reinforcement in epoxy, phenolic, vinyl ester, BMI and polyimide resin matrices, supplied under Lytex® AMC® QC trade names.

QCI provides design and parts solutions in ESC materials to aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, safety, energy and industrial markets. QCI’s capabilities include materials development, design, applications and tooling engineering.

QuarzwerkeStand number U39

Website: www.hpfminerals.com

The Quarzwerke Group specialises in mining and processing of various mineral raw materials. Its products are used in polymer applications such as paints and lacquers and plastics, and also in the glass, paper, foundry, ceramics and building chemicals industries. Because of the company's long-standing experience in the field of High Performance Fillers the new name HPF The Mineral Engineers emphasises its competence in customised filler solutions tailored to particular customer needs.

High performance fillers play a prominent role in the production of thermosets. Demands such as high strength and high thermal resistance can be met by means of functional fillers. In addition their use in the finished products brings about optically sophisticated, resistant surfaces. The company's high performance fillers are mineral powders with a high degree of chemical purity, very good chemical resistance and a very low binder requirement. They are widely used in reaction resins such as PMMA.

Units of various sizes are available at the company's refining plant for the processing of mineral raw materials, where minerals ranging from a few millimetres in size down to a few hundred nanometres can be crushed and surface modified.

Scott Bader Stand number H46

Website: www.scottbader.com

Scott Bader is launching its Crystic® Permabright high perform-ance gel-coat which is claimed to set a new standard for long term UV weathering performance by providing significantly improved colour stability. It will also be of use to any manufac-turer of composite parts where retaining a high level of aesthetic quality in exposed gel-coated surfaces is critical, for example, in marine, building, wind energy and land transportation products.

The comparative long term UV weather performance data for Crystic Permabright gel-coat against ISO and ISO/NPG gel-coats has come from accelerated QUV and Xenon testing and 12 months of Florida exposure. When comparing the delta-E colour change to even the best performing white ISO/NPG competitor gel-coat, Scott Bader’s new gel-coat outperforms it by over 40%. This means that even after 12 months exposure to the harsh conditions in Florida, it is very difficult to detect any colour change to Crystic Permabright with the naked eye.

Crystic Permabright can also be used below the water line (as part of a Crystic marine laminate system with VE 679PA skincoat) as the water uptake is very low and it is osmosis resistant.

On its exhibition stand Scott Bader will display the new Crystic Permabright spray and brush gel-coats along with other products for closed mould and pultrusion applications, including Crestapol® resins,

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Crestabond® structural adhesives, plus low smoke, fire retardant gel-coats and laminate systems with test approvals for a variety of building and land transportation applications.

SigmatexStand number R32

Website: www.sigmatex.co.uk

Carbon fibre fabric manufacturer Sigmatex and its partners Bentley, NP Aerospace, QinetiQ, Composites Integration, Network Rail Infrastructure, Tony Gee & Partners, Pipex Structural Compos-ites, Oxford Brookes University and University of Nottingham, have won the JEC 2011 Innovation Award in the Process category. The winning process is a novel offset weaving method to create a 3D woven generic nodal structure.

Novel weave styles and processes have been used to overcome specific manufacturing problems. The node is near net shape with additional functionality from interweaving carbon fibre threads. The offset weaving process can be used in other common designs where stiffness is a primary requirement. In conjunction with the weaving of the 3D structure, tooling design was also completed and infusion techniques developed for infusing the component.

TenCate Advanced CompositesStand number R46

Website: www.tencate.com

TenCate Advanced Composites' TenCate thermoplastic prepregs were used in an aircraft seat design that has won a 2011 JEC Innovation Award in the Thermoplastics category.

Cutting Dynamics Inc's composite aircraft seat uses TenCate's Cetex® PPS-based thermoplastic tape. A&P Technology and Ticona Engineering Polymers were also part of the team which developed the modular thermoplastic composite passenger seat frame for use in aircraft.

The seat frame consists of a match moulded seat back and seat pan that supports the seat cushion. TenCate's Cetex TC 1100 carbon fibre/PPS unitape is braided into a preform by A&P Technology, then shaped by Cutting Dynamics into a complex tube using a process capable of achieving high volumes.

TeufelbergerStand number M71

Website: www.teufelberger.com

CGB of Germany (stand number T80) and Teufelberger of Austria will be presenting a large tubular CFRP structure with an innovative metal

connection T-IGEL®. This structure combines key technologies from both companies. With a diameter of 800 mm and a length of 40 m the tubular CFRP structure was fabricated on an integrated filament winding machine centre at CGB, a specialist in large composite structures.

The composite showcase at JEC also incorporates a large integral metal flange for an easy connection to parts such as piping, or any other surrounding metal structures. This connection between the composite and the metal requires no adhesive bonding, no riveting, anchoring or bolting. A large array of pins sitting on the metal flange provides the bond between the wound composite structure and the metal flange. This joint is called T-IGEL and was developed by Teufelberger GmbH. It creates a fitted connection to the composite structure without reducing the structural integrity of the CFRP.

Toho TenaxStand number G58

Website: www.tohotenax-eu.com

Toho Tenax is developing a range of carbon fibre based products which will be integrated into the Tenax® product range. A new production line for Tenax® TPUD prepreg (ThermoPlastic UniDirectional) is currently being installed at its production site in Oberbruch, Germany. It will be the first commercial TPUD line installed in Europe. The first production is planned for summer 2011. Tenax TPUD is reinforced with a specialised carbon fibre with tailored sizing for high temperature thermoplastic applications. The carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic tape will be avail-able in a wide range of widths (6.35-304.8 mm).

Toho Tenax has also developed a range of ThermoPlastic Consolidated Laminate materials (Tenax® TPCL) in partnership with Porcher Industries of France. The laminates are formed by consolidating several layers of woven carbon fibre coated with a thermoplastic polymer. These carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic laminates can be used to create press formed components.

These new Tenax thermoplastic materials have already been selected for a variety of aerospace development and commercial programmes. ■

Further information

JEC Composites Show 2011; www.jeccomposites.com

The node produced by Sigmatex and its partners.

Teufelberger T-IGEL flange.

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