Compoflex® SB RF3, width 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® SB RF3 is a peel ply with release film and flow aid
- Rough surface, suited for secondary bonding
- Well suited for polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy, phenolic and other resin types
- Suitable for the infusion process
Technical data Compoflex® SB RF3:
Recommended operating temperature: 145 °C 2
Fibre type: Polypropylene (PP), High-density polyethylene (HDPE) grid
Colour: White/yellow
Weight (ISO 9864): 335 g/m²
Thikness (ISO 9863 - 1): 1.6 mm
Tear strength MD/CD (ISO 9073 - 4): 280 N/188 N
Pore size (ISO 12956): < 10 μm
Width: 152 cm
Compoflex® offers direct advantages in the manufacturing process:
- 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 micro-porous perforation enables uniform bleeding, ensuring stronger and lighter laminates. Overlapping is possible, without compromising laminate quality.
- Time and cost savings
Fewer consumables, combined with easy peeling, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process.
- "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 information:
1 Compoflex®-Products (available at R&G):
| |
Material |
Weight |
Colour |
Process |
Function |
for
secondary
bonding
|
| Compoflex® 150 |
PP |
150 g/m² |
white |
Infusion |
Release film + release film |
no |
| Compoflex® SB 150 |
PP |
150 g/m² |
white |
Infusion |
Peel ply + release film |
yes |
| Compoflex® 250 |
PP |
250 g/m² |
white |
Moulding |
Release film + release film + 150 g breather |
no |
| Compoflex® SB 250 |
PP |
250 g/m² |
white |
Moulding |
Peel ply + release film + 150 g breather |
yes |
| Compoflex® SB RF 3 |
PP/HDPE |
335 g/m² |
weiß/yellow |
Infusion |
Peel ply + release film + flow aid |
yes |
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
