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Multiaxials with powder binder for RTM
Among Selcom’s productions, a special place must be reserved for a type of multi-axial fabrics which is extremely strategic in the Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) process. In this particular process, resin is forced into a mould using high pressures in order to achieve uniform filling. In order to guarantee the stability of the intended moulds, Selcom offers its range of multi-axial bindered fabrics, to which a powder binder (usually a thermosetting resin) has been applied. The binder function is to guaranteed dry preforming shape geometry and to mantain reinforcement stability during the injection phase.
This is a solution particularly interesting for Supercars Automotive industry, where RTM is widely used to produce structural composite parts such as bonnets, roofs, doors, fenders, wings, etc.