Materials
Materials
Fibre reinforced composites are a combination of at least two materials. What are the potential constituent materials for fibre reinforced composites?
Aramid
Aramid is a high tech fibre that can absorb an incredible amount of energy. Products reinforced with aramid are therefore extremely impact resistant. Aramid is often known under the trade name of Kevlar.
Aramid is a high tech fibre that can absorb an incredible amount of energy. Products reinforced with aramid are therefore extremely impact resistant. Aramid is often known under the trade name of Kevlar.
Coppiced balsa wood is an environmentally friendly wood that makes an excellent sandwich material. We use it to make extremely light, rigid products.
Bio resin is made from waste products from the sugar industry, natural oils or lactic acid. NPSP is carrying out research into the large scale application of bio resin.
Epoxy
Epoxy resin is a clear, high quality resin. It is strong, wear-resistant and can adhere to practically any base without damaging it. Epoxy resin does not shrink during hardening.
Epoxy resin is a clear, high quality resin. It is strong, wear-resistant and can adhere to practically any base without damaging it. Epoxy resin does not shrink during hardening.
Integrated electronics
Composites are produced under low pressure at low temperatures. This makes it possible to seamlessly integrate electronics and sensors into the product during the production process.
Composites are produced under low pressure at low temperatures. This makes it possible to seamlessly integrate electronics and sensors into the product during the production process.
Gel coat
Gel coat is used as a top layer for polyester products and is always applied directly to the mould. The finished product is ready straight from the mould and usually doesn’t have to be varnished. Gel coat can assume any colour, or be used transparent.
Gel coat is used as a top layer for polyester products and is always applied directly to the mould. The finished product is ready straight from the mould and usually doesn’t have to be varnished. Gel coat can assume any colour, or be used transparent.
Resin
Material that forms the matrix in which the fibres are embedded to produce a hard and beautifully smooth product. Resins used include polyester, vinylester, epoxy, and bio resin. The latter is still only used on a small scale.
Material that forms the matrix in which the fibres are embedded to produce a hard and beautifully smooth product. Resins used include polyester, vinylester, epoxy, and bio resin. The latter is still only used on a small scale.
Clear resin
Using clear resin means the fibre is still visible and can even be used to produce transparent constructions. Transparent resin allows you to, as it were, look into the laminate. This creates infinite freedom when deciding on the look of the final product; whether you want the characteristic carbon look or a more natural look with (coloured) natural fibres. Anything is possible, from flower prints to an aluminium coated fabric that creates more depth.
Using clear resin means the fibre is still visible and can even be used to produce transparent constructions. Transparent resin allows you to, as it were, look into the laminate. This creates infinite freedom when deciding on the look of the final product; whether you want the characteristic carbon look or a more natural look with (coloured) natural fibres. Anything is possible, from flower prints to an aluminium coated fabric that creates more depth.
Inserts
Wood, metal or plastic inserts can be added during production or applied afterwards. Inserts are included for indoor or outdoor wires, parts of hinges, wooden plates/blocks for the attachment of other parts, etc.
Wood, metal or plastic inserts can be added during production or applied afterwards. Inserts are included for indoor or outdoor wires, parts of hinges, wooden plates/blocks for the attachment of other parts, etc.
Carbon fibre
A high quality fibre that is extremely strong and rigid. It is used for constructions in which weight is an important factor.
A high quality fibre that is extremely strong and rigid. It is used for constructions in which weight is an important factor.
NPSP uses natural fibres, including flax, hemp, coconut, jute and sisal as alternatives to glass fibre. They have both technical and environmental benefits. NPSP already makes commercial products using natural fibre and is working hard on developing the application of these natural fibres even further. The use of natural fibres in fibre reinforced plastics is still relatively young and has enormous growth potential.
High quality products with a warm appearance can be produced by embedding natural fibre in clear resin. It is also easy to dye natural fibres and this can create a stunning effect when applied in combination with transparent resin.
High quality products with a warm appearance can be produced by embedding natural fibre in clear resin. It is also easy to dye natural fibres and this can create a stunning effect when applied in combination with transparent resin.
PIR/PUR/PVC
The hard foams PIR, PUR en PVC are used to make objects with a thicker shell. The foam is used as a core material in a sandwich. It also provides extra rigidity for large surfaces.
The hard foams PIR, PUR en PVC are used to make objects with a thicker shell. The foam is used as a core material in a sandwich. It also provides extra rigidity for large surfaces.
Vinylester
Vinylester is a high quality resin used for applications for which polyester is not suitable. Vinylester can withstand extremes of temperature and is exceptionally strong.
Vinylester is a high quality resin used for applications for which polyester is not suitable. Vinylester can withstand extremes of temperature and is exceptionally strong.
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