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

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

The loss of tensile strength measured on laminates is between 10% and 40 % depending on matrix type and degree of commingling.

LPET is modified PET, specifically designed to lower process temperatures. LPET is completely amorphous, even after processing, and becomes liquid at approximately 180 degrees C. It has excellent bonding and wetting out properties, but its end use temperature is limited to -40 C to + 60 C.

Present capacity is between 2500 and 3000 tons/year for hybrid yarns, and 1000-1500 tons/year for wowen fabrics, depending on material mix.