Products in Composite Materials: Prepreg Processing

ROHACELL® S is a closed-cell rigid foam created using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is self-extinguishing, meaning it has fire-resistant properties. It is well-suited for various applications, including use in rail vehicles, watercraft, and the aerospace industry, where fire safety is a critical consideration.

ROHACELL® IG-F structural foam is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. As an "industrial grade" foam, ROHACELL® IG-F represents the standard product within their range of rigid foam offerings. This versatile foam is well-suited for a diverse range of applications in sectors such as automotive, medical, and various industrial applications, making it a reliable choice for a broad array of purposes.

ROHACELL® A is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted from polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry. Notably, it is entirely devoid of CFCs, aligning with environmental considerations. Engineered with precision, ROHACELL® A foam is tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. It offers versatility in aerospace applications, supporting both prepreg processing and vacuum infusion across various pressure and temperature ranges.

ROHACELL® HF is an advanced closed-cell rigid foam, rooted in polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and entirely devoid of CFCs. This foam is uniquely suited for antenna applications due to its exceptional characteristics. Notably, ROHACELL® HF boasts remarkably low dielectric constants and excellent transmission properties at high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring precise and efficient electromagnetic performance in the realm of antennas.

CoreLite PVC R 40 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 130 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PVC F 130 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PVC F 80 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

High Density Foam Board. A high-quality, cost-effective closed-cell PVC foam specially formulated to provide high physical properties. Engineered to be easy to work with, be weatherproof and deliver good insulation properties, Additionally, it has superior fire behavior.

CoreLite PVC F 100 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications that will be exposed to high temperatures.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC F 60 is a closed-cell foam core material engineered for high toughness and tremendous impact resistance, delivering unmatched performance in shock absorbing structures. CoreLite PVC F series has excellent shear elongation properties. It is cold formable and also thermoformable. Compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many high performance, lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC HT (High Temperature) is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for resistance to high temperatures, durability, rigidity and strength. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications that will be exposed to high temperatures.

CoreLite PET is a cost-effective, closed-cell PET foam specially formulated to provide high mechanical properties. It is a 100% recyclable polymer foam with excellent performance. Engineered to meet the physical demands needed in high performance applications, including carrying static and dynamic loads. CoreLite PET can be used as a replacement for PVC and Honeycomb. It possesses excellent laminate-to-core bonding adhesion. Resistance to fatigue is superior, as well as its chemically stability and UV resistance. Water absorption is minimal. CoreLite PET can handle processing temperatures up to 150 °C (302 °F) . During high temperature processing it is thermally stable and no outgassing or expansion after postcure occurs. In the event of fire, no toxic gasses are generated.

CoreLite PVC R 80 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 60 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC R 100 is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It consists of multiple PVC foam strips fused together, in an effort to recycle the foam strips. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. This product is self-extinguishing when in contact with fire. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a universal closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

CoreLite PVC is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

Our end-grain balsa wood core material has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). BALSASUD Core is approved by DNV GL and Lloyd's Register.

BALSASUD® Core is the finest end-grain balsa wood core material in the market, ideal for sandwich construction. It has remarkable physical properties, starting with its outstanding strength-to-weight ratios (high shear and compression strength). It is an all-natural and renewable resource coming from Ecuador. It has exceptional fatigue and impact resistance properties. And it provides phenomenal sound and thermal insulation. In addition, it is a natural fire-retardant material.

AIREX® C70 is a closed cell, cross-linked polymer foam that combines excellent stiffness and strength to weight ratios with superior toughness. It is non-friable, contains no CFC’s, has negligible water absorption, and provides an excellent resistance to chemicals. The fine cell structure offers an excellent bonding surface. Compatible with most resins and manufacturing processes AIREX® C70 is ideally suited as a core material for a wide variety of sandwich structures subjected to both static and dynamic loads. Thanks to its unique lightness (properties vs. density) C70 is the material of choice for applications where lightweight is a priority.

ECCellent unidirectional fabrics ( eUD ) are our new premium brand in area of high performance undirectional reinforcement composites. eUD's can be characterized by their high quality , high surface coverage and high performance.

GMS Composites EP – 285 is a toughened epoxy resin matrix prepreg with long shelf life. The product has a versatile curing cycle from as low as 80°C or as high as 150°C, thus enabling the product to be used to produce a wide range of composite items, from large structures to numerous small components. EP-285 is available in a range of substrates such as carbon, glass or aramid. This toughened system has outstanding fracture properties and resistance to microcracking. The prepreg has good flow and the tack of EP-285 can be varied.

SAERTEX composite reinforcements made of glass, carbon and aramid fibers. Those materials are also known as NCFs (non-crimp fabrics). We deliver non-crimp fabrics with more than 3,000 article designs. Depending on the fiber type, surface weight and angle combination, various mechanical characteristics can be achieved. SAERTEX multiaxials are individually configured for our customers and optimally adapted to a range of processes. Suitable methods are vacuum infusion, RTM, pultrusion, prepreg, compression, etc.