Saturday, May 19, 2012
Biotex/PP

Biotex 40% Flax/PP
2x2 Twill 430gsm

Biotex 40% Flax/PP
3H Satin 430gsm

Biotex 40% Flax/PP
4x4 Hopsack 550gsm

Technical Information

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Biotex Flax/PP
Technical Information

Composition
Volume Fraction 40% Standard
Others On request
Yarn
Linear Density 250tex Standard
125-2000tex On request
Processing The commingled yarn can be consolidated by heating to 180-200°C and applying a pressure of at least 1bar. Typical processes for the yarn include filament winding.
Fabrics
Weave Style 2x2 twill Standard
4x4 hopsack Standard
Other styles On request
Fabric Weight 420-520gsm Standard (depending on weave style)
250-800gsm On request
Fabric Width 1.25m Standard
Up to 3m On request
Processing The commingled fabric can be consolidated by heating to 180-200°C and applying a pressure of 1-50bar. Typical processes include vacuum consolidation, autoclave and press moulding.
Preconsolidated Sheet
Thickness 0.8, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4 & 2.8mm Standard
Others On request
Processing The sheets can be formed to shape by heating to 180-200°C and stamp forming with a matched tool in a press at typical pressures of 10-100bar.
Typical Properties
Density 1.04g/cm3
Tensile Modulus 8.1GPa (ISO 527-4)
Tensile Strength 56.0MPa (ISO 527-4)
Tensile Elongation 1.5% (ISO 527-4)
Flexural Modulus 4.5GPa (ISO 14125)
Flexural Strength 79.2MPa (ISO 14125)
Charpy Impact (flat) 27.4kJ/m2 (ISO 179-1 unnotched, flatwise)
Charpy Impact (edge) 23.4kJ/m2 (ISO 179-1 unnotched, edgewise)
Data for laminate made from Biotex 40vol% flax-PP 4x4 hopsack fabric by press moulding and tested at ambient temperature.
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