F.A.Q
About Comfil®
- What is COMFIL®´s speciality?
- What is the advantage of using commingled thermoplastic composite yarns?
- How big is the loss of reinforcement properties (tenacity) by using commingled yarn?
- What is COMFIL®'s capacity in volume?
- Are the fabrics and plates produced at COMFIL®?
About Comfil®
Q. What is COMFIL®´s speciality?
COMFIL® has special knowledge in:
- preparing the matrix material for good adhesion to the chosen reinforcement material
- development and production of matrix material fibre suitable for thermoplastic moulding
- choosing the right surface binder on the reinforcement material
- commingling process for gentle opening of the reinforcement material
- development of machinery and jets for the commingling process
- textile processes
Q. What is the advantage of using commingled thermoplastic composite yarns?
By using commingled composite the advantages are:
- Uniform distribution of matrix material and reinforcement fibres
- Good wetting out
- Possible to use matrix materials which are not available as thermoset matrix.
- Possibility of reuse (environment issue)
- Free of solvents
- Clean process
- No storage time limitations
- Short process time
- Weld ability
- Good impact behaviour
Q. How big is the loss of reinforcement properties (tenacity) by using commingled yarn?
The loss of tensile strength measured on laminates is between 10% and 40 % depending on matrix type and degree of commingling.
Q. What is COMFIL®'s capacity in volume?
Present capacity is between 500 and 1000 Mtons/year, depending on material mix. An extension of the capacity with 500 - 1000 Mtons/year for commodity products is in planning.
Q. Are the fabrics and plates produced at COMFIL®?
The fabrics and plates are manufactured in commission by skilled partners according to the specifications of COMFIL®.
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