Consumables for Infusion

Advantages of using Compoflex®

Infusion
  • Superior peeling properties
  • Controlled flow front
  • Easy release minimises resin dust
  • Time and cost savings
  • Flow mesh
  • Secondary bonding surface

Standard Compoflex®

Compoflex® products are breathable micro-porous peeling materials, which replace up to three consumables – peel ply, release film and flow mesh – with a single layer in composite manufacturing.

Compoflex® offers benefits which include: 

  • Superior peeling properties
    The micro-porous surface and the low surface tension of polypropylene (PP) nonwovens ensure that Compoflex® peels at one fifth of the force needed to peel conventional peel ply.
     
  • Uniform bleeding
    The random micro-porous perforation style enables uniform bleeding, ensuring stronger and lighter laminates. Overlapping is possible, without compromising laminate quality.
     
  • Time and cost savings
    In vacuum bagging, Compoflex® can replace three consumables – peel ply, release film and breather. Fewer consumables, combined with easy peeling, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process.
     
  • Easy peeling minimises resin dust
    Compoflex® peels easily and hardened resin remains in the liner, reducing the amount of airborne resin dust. Conventional peel ply generates intensive resin dust activity, causing an unhealthy working environment. 

Process

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Resin Flow Compoflex® RF
 

  • Time and cost savings
    In the infusion process, Compoflex® RF replaces peel ply and flow mesh. Fewer consumables, combined with easy release, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process. Compoflex® RF is easy to lay, due to the integrated flexible grid.

Secondary Bonding Compoflex® SB
 

Compoflex® SB, with secondary bonding properties, is designed to produce a surface ready for secondary bonding, while maintaining the superior peeling properties of standard Compoflex® products. 

Compoflex® SB products, which are offered in two versions for pre-preg and hand lay-up, may reduce or eliminate the need for sanding or abrading. Best results are achieved with epoxy resin, but testing is always recommended prior to application. 

Secondary Bonding + Resin Flow Compoflex® SB RF

Compoflex® RF is also available in an SB RF version - with excellent combined surface advantages offered by secondary bonding and resin flow, to create a surface ready for bonding.

Compoflex® SB products may reduce or eliminate the need for sampling or abrading. Best results are achieved with epoxy resin, but testing is always recommended.

Due to the micro-porous surface of Compoflex®, bigger valves may be required, depending on laminate size and thickness.

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