Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes provide outstanding mechanical performance, rapid & clean manufacturing processes, low waste and the potential for easier recyclability at end-of-life.
Much like traditional thermosets, Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes can be processed in several different ways. However, unlike thermosets, the processed parts can also be post-formed to create more complex shapes.
Additionally, our thermoplastic tapes can be stored almost indefinitely, compared to the limited shelf-life of pre-impregnated thermoset tapes.
Advantages:
Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes are manufactured using our proprietary hot-melt process, developed by our in-house team of engineers. They are designed for a range of applications and processing methods.
Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes exhibit a high strength-to-weight ratio and is well suited to a variety of applications where strength and toughness are required.
Evopreg® PA is a range of thermoplastic tapes manufactured from polyamide-6 (PA6) polymer with unidirectional fibres and is suitable for automated tape laying, winding and compression moulding into high-performance, lightweight components.
Evopreg® PP is a range of thermoplastic tapes manufactured from polypropylene polymer with unidirectional fibres and is suitable for automated tape laying, winding and compression moulding into high-performance, lightweight components.
Whether it’s toll manufacturing, or working with our Research & Technology team to create something bespoke, our aim is to be a responsive and supportive partner to help you best exploit the benefits of composites.
| Evopreg® PA | Evopreg® PP | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Polyamide-6 (nylon-6) reinforced with continuous (unidirectional) fibres | Polypropylene reinforced with continuous (unidirectional) fibres |
| Fibre mass fraction | 42 – 62% | |
| Thickness | 0.18 – 0.23 mm | |
| Width | 6.25 – 235 mm | |
| Length | Up to 1 km | |
Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes can be processed using standard techniques including winding, compression moulding, automated fibre placement (AFP) and automated tape laying (ATL).
Evopreg® thermoplastic tapes are suitable for a wide range of markets and applications including flexible pipes for the oil & gas and water transport industries, pressure vessels, hydrogen storage tanks and compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks, and selective reinforcement of components.
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