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TeXtreme carbon fibre technology benefits racquetball
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TeXtreme carbon fibre technology benefits racquetball EKTELON INC., a US manufacturer of equipment for racquetball, has introduced a new product line including five models reinforced by TeXtreme® carbon fibre technology resulting in improved strength and torsional stability. TeXtreme® says that a number of sports have seen improvements in performance through the use of its carbon fibre technology. These have included Formula 1 Racing, Americas Cup, advanced aerospace, bicycles, extreme sports, and in addition, over 400 NHL players currently use this carbon fibre weave technology in their hockey sticks. TeXtreme® is an ultra-light and strong
carbon fibre technology that is 20% lighter than conventional carbon fibre reinforcements that reduce weight without sacrificing strength or stiffness. “The partnership with TeXtreme® is a significant step for us in our continual focus on developing the most innovative products in the sport,” said Scott Winters, Vice President of Ektelon. “The elements of power and control are the two single most important factors in game performance. For us to be able to embed TeXtreme®’s unique carbon fibre technology in four critical impact areas on five new frames is exciting. We believe it will take
the game and its players to a new level. Through TeXtreme®’s carbon fibre material, which is 20% lighter, the racquets will provide improved strength and torsional stability which will result in maximum power, frame strength and shot accuracy.” Winters continues: “Ektelon plans to launch an entire new product line, including additional racquets with advanced carbon Kevlar material, racquetball gloves, eyeguards, sport bags and footwear”
TeXtreme® is claimed as the next generation carbon fibre material in the sporting goods industry. It is based on using spread tows instead of yarns to achieve ultra-light weight and high-performance products. The company says that manufacturers using TeXtreme® technology can achieve better properties on weight, stiffness and strength, compared to those using other carbon fibre materials. TeXtreme; www.textreme.com
Thermoplastic composite wheel SABIC INNOVATIVE Plastics and Kringlan Composites are developing what they claim is the world’s first carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic wheel. A prototype is being produced for a German automotive manufacturer. The wheel employs SABIC’s ULTEM™ polyetherimide (PEI) resin and Swiss company Kringlan’s wheel design and manufacturing process, designed for short cycle times and highvolume production.
TeXtreme carbon fibre technology is being used in new equipment. (Photo: Lisa F Young/Shutterstock.com)
TeXtreme carbon fibre fabric.
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Combining SABIC’s high-performance ULTEM resin with Kringlan’s proprietary three-dimensional manufacturing technology for carbon composites offers OEMs the opportunity for reduced weight, lower production costs, as well as material recyclability,” explains Thierry Materne, Vice President, Technology & Innovation for SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business. The wheel can be fitted with traditional metal spokes, or
The carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic wheel promises better performance and improved fuel economy.
spokes of carbon fibre-reinforced ULTEM resin composites, potentially enabling even greater weight savings. The full composite wheel design complies with current standards set for metal wheels by German testing institute TüV. This opens up the opportunity to work with global automotive OEMs on prototyping lightweight wheels to their specifications. Kringlan Composites; www.kringlan.ch SABIC IP; www.sabic-ip.com
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TeXtreme carbon fibre technology benefits racquetball EKTELON INC., a US manufacturer of equipment for racquetball, has introduced a new product line including five models reinforced by TeXtreme® carbon fibre technology resulting in improved strength and torsional stability. TeXtreme® says that a number of sports have seen improvements in performance through the use of its carbon fibre technology. These have included Formula 1 Racing, Americas Cup, advanced aerospace, bicycles, extreme sports, and in addition, over 400 NHL players currently use this carbon fibre weave technology in their hockey sticks. TeXtreme® is an ultra-light and strong
carbon fibre technology that is 20% lighter than conventional carbon fibre reinforcements that reduce weight without sacrificing strength or stiffness. “The partnership with TeXtreme® is a significant step for us in our continual focus on developing the most innovative products in the sport,” said Scott Winters, Vice President of Ektelon. “The elements of power and control are the two single most important factors in game performance. For us to be able to embed TeXtreme®’s unique carbon fibre technology in four critical impact areas on five new frames is exciting. We believe it will take
the game and its players to a new level. Through TeXtreme®’s carbon fibre material, which is 20% lighter, the racquets will provide improved strength and torsional stability which will result in maximum power, frame strength and shot accuracy.” Winters continues: “Ektelon plans to launch an entire new product line, including additional racquets with advanced carbon Kevlar material, racquetball gloves, eyeguards, sport bags and footwear”
TeXtreme® is claimed as the next generation carbon fibre material in the sporting goods industry. It is based on using spread tows instead of yarns to achieve ultra-light weight and high-performance products. The company says that manufacturers using TeXtreme® technology can achieve better properties on weight, stiffness and strength, compared to those using other carbon fibre materials. TeXtreme; www.textreme.com
Thermoplastic composite wheel SABIC INNOVATIVE Plastics and Kringlan Composites are developing what they claim is the world’s first carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic wheel. A prototype is being produced for a German automotive manufacturer. The wheel employs SABIC’s ULTEM™ polyetherimide (PEI) resin and Swiss company Kringlan’s wheel design and manufacturing process, designed for short cycle times and highvolume production.
TeXtreme carbon fibre technology is being used in new equipment. (Photo: Lisa F Young/Shutterstock.com)
TeXtreme carbon fibre fabric.
www.reinforcedplastics.com
Combining SABIC’s high-performance ULTEM resin with Kringlan’s proprietary three-dimensional manufacturing technology for carbon composites offers OEMs the opportunity for reduced weight, lower production costs, as well as material recyclability,” explains Thierry Materne, Vice President, Technology & Innovation for SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business. The wheel can be fitted with traditional metal spokes, or
The carbon fibre reinforced thermoplastic wheel promises better performance and improved fuel economy.
spokes of carbon fibre-reinforced ULTEM resin composites, potentially enabling even greater weight savings. The full composite wheel design complies with current standards set for metal wheels by German testing institute TüV. This opens up the opportunity to work with global automotive OEMs on prototyping lightweight wheels to their specifications. Kringlan Composites; www.kringlan.ch SABIC IP; www.sabic-ip.com
JULY/AUGUST 2014
REINFORCEDplastics
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