Compoflex® 150, 152 cm

Compoflex® Products¹ from Fibertex replace up to three consumables - peel ply/release fabric, release film and breather/flow aid - with a single product in the manufacture of composite components.

Compoflex^® 150 is a consumable consisting of release fabric and release film

• Generates a very smooth surface that is excellent for painting after sanding*
• Well suited for polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy, phenolic and other resin types
• Suitable for the infusion process

* For secondary bonding we recommend Compoflex^® SB 150.

Technical data Compoflex® 150:

Recommended operating temperature: 145 °C ²

Fibre type: Polypropylene (PP)
Colour: White
Weight (EN 965): 150 g/m²
Thickness (ISO 9863 - 1): 0.6 mm
Tear strength MD/CD³ (ISO 9073 - 4): 170 N/100 N
Pore size (ISO 12956): < 10 μm

Width: 152 cm

Compoflex® offers direct advantages in the manufacturing process:

1. 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.
   
   
2. Uniform bleeding
   The micro-porous perforation enables uniform bleeding, ensuring stronger and lighter laminates. Overlapping is possible, without compromising laminate quality.
   
   
3. Time and cost savings
   Fewer consumables, combined with easy peeling, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process.
   
   
4. "Easy release" minimises resin dust
   Compoflex® peels easily. Most of the cured resin remains in the Compoflex®. This significantly reduces air pollution compared to conventional materials. Compoflex® therefore contributes to healthier working conditions.

Further informations:

¹ Compoflex®-Products (available at R&G):

² Operating temperature:
The recommended maximum processing temperature is 144 °C (293 °F). The melting point for polypropylene is 165 °C (329 °F). However, it is possible to use Compoflex® at 200 °C (392 °F), as Compoflex® still works reliably before the melting point is exceeded. After cooling, the material becomes stable again and peeling is as easy as ever. We recommend carrying out a test on a small part first.

³ MD = Machine direction
CD = Cross direction