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United Initiators
CONFERENCE SHOWCASE
Reinforced Plastics Volume 59, Number 1 January/February 2015
Synthesites
CONFERENCE SHOWCASE
For the first time a global resin monitoring system is presented for the complete realtime monitoring and intelligent control of advanced composites manufacturing. Resin cure (OPTIMOLD), resin flow (OPTIFLOW) and temperature are being monitored using a single software (OPTIVIEW) and a large range of durable and disposable sensors. Using special software it is possible to predict in real-time Tg, degree of cure and viscosity of the resin or process deviations such as wrong mixing ratio or resin aging in the mould cavity, in the feeding lines or in the resin pot/bath. OPTIMOLD and OPTIFLOW systems have been successfully used in RTM, LightRTM, vacuum infusion and autoclave
manufacturing and can be readily used in other processes such as filament winding and SMC. With systems already installed in leading manufacturing companies in
aerospace, automotive, industrial and wind-energy, world-class research centres and famous Universities, the new global process monitoring system aims to provide a total solution for process optimisation, quality control and real-time process control for high-end composites manufacturing. The most recent industrial applications of OPTIMOLD include real-time Tg prediction of RTM61 epoxy resin and of snap-curing epoxy resin both with RTM processing while OPTIFLOW is being used for monitoring the resin location in the production of large aerospace parts in ovens. Synthesites; www.synthesites.com, stand no/ location?
Technical Fibre Products TFP will showcase products from its Optiveil1, Optimat1 and Tecnofire1 ranges on stand C35. Highlights include the world’s lightest weight carbon veil at 2 g/m2, an extended range of high performance thermoplastic nonwovens and a recycled veil produced from carbon fibre reclaimed from composites. The latter offers an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional nonwovens. The Optiveil1 and Optimat1 ranges have been specifically designed for use in composites and comprise the broadest range of functional nonwovens in the world; incorporating carbon, aramid, glass, polyester, thermoplastics and metal coated fibres as well as more exotic fibres such as quartz or pure metals. The materials can fulfil a number of functions in a composite structure including simultaneously enabling a high quality surface finish and imparting surface functionality such as conductivity, EMI shielding and corrosion & abrasion
resistance. TFP’s thermoplastic veils can also offer fracture toughness improvements through incorporation as interlaminar layers in the composite structure. Other applications in composites include the potential of Optimat1 and Optiveil1 to act as a resin flow medium, providing enhanced resin transportation in both inter-laminar & surface regions and removing the need to use additional flow media. In addition, TFP’s lightweight veils can provide an effective carrier or support for adhesive films, ensuring a minimum weight addition whilst improving handling and setting the bond line. On display on stand C35 will also be TFP’s Tecnofire1 range of fire protection materials. These materials are also incorporated at the surface of a composite and can deliver highly effective passive fire protection without compromising the integrity of the structure. Technical Fibre Products; www.tfpglobal.com; Stand C35, Level 7.3
United Initiators United Initiators is a global and leading producer of peroxide based initiators and specialty chemicals. We are focused on meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through high quality products, outstanding reliability and constant innovation, in line with our motto ‘‘Driving Your Success’’. United Initiators is an international company with its headquarter in Pullach, Germany and operates various sites in Europe, USA, China and Australia. 30
In the initiators business, our approach to innovation is broad based. It includes product development, but also encompasses innovative solutions to safety, engineering and supply chain that bring value and differentiate us from other suppliers. Our innovation team works closely with customers as partners in the development of new products. The initiator team focuses on becoming experts in the processes and key application areas of our customers. That way,
we can actively work to deliver new ideas that can benefit the entire value chain. United Initiators can offer you a complete portfolio of initiators used in the composite market. We serve all applications whether the curing is taking place at ambient temperature, elevated or high temperatures. Please visit our stand and we will tell you more how we can ‘‘Drive Your Success’’. United Initiators; www.united-initiators.com; Stand D59, Level 7.2
Reinforced Plastics Volume 59, Number 1 January/February 2015
Synthesites
CONFERENCE SHOWCASE
For the first time a global resin monitoring system is presented for the complete realtime monitoring and intelligent control of advanced composites manufacturing. Resin cure (OPTIMOLD), resin flow (OPTIFLOW) and temperature are being monitored using a single software (OPTIVIEW) and a large range of durable and disposable sensors. Using special software it is possible to predict in real-time Tg, degree of cure and viscosity of the resin or process deviations such as wrong mixing ratio or resin aging in the mould cavity, in the feeding lines or in the resin pot/bath. OPTIMOLD and OPTIFLOW systems have been successfully used in RTM, LightRTM, vacuum infusion and autoclave
manufacturing and can be readily used in other processes such as filament winding and SMC. With systems already installed in leading manufacturing companies in
aerospace, automotive, industrial and wind-energy, world-class research centres and famous Universities, the new global process monitoring system aims to provide a total solution for process optimisation, quality control and real-time process control for high-end composites manufacturing. The most recent industrial applications of OPTIMOLD include real-time Tg prediction of RTM61 epoxy resin and of snap-curing epoxy resin both with RTM processing while OPTIFLOW is being used for monitoring the resin location in the production of large aerospace parts in ovens. Synthesites; www.synthesites.com, stand no/ location?
Technical Fibre Products TFP will showcase products from its Optiveil1, Optimat1 and Tecnofire1 ranges on stand C35. Highlights include the world’s lightest weight carbon veil at 2 g/m2, an extended range of high performance thermoplastic nonwovens and a recycled veil produced from carbon fibre reclaimed from composites. The latter offers an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional nonwovens. The Optiveil1 and Optimat1 ranges have been specifically designed for use in composites and comprise the broadest range of functional nonwovens in the world; incorporating carbon, aramid, glass, polyester, thermoplastics and metal coated fibres as well as more exotic fibres such as quartz or pure metals. The materials can fulfil a number of functions in a composite structure including simultaneously enabling a high quality surface finish and imparting surface functionality such as conductivity, EMI shielding and corrosion & abrasion
resistance. TFP’s thermoplastic veils can also offer fracture toughness improvements through incorporation as interlaminar layers in the composite structure. Other applications in composites include the potential of Optimat1 and Optiveil1 to act as a resin flow medium, providing enhanced resin transportation in both inter-laminar & surface regions and removing the need to use additional flow media. In addition, TFP’s lightweight veils can provide an effective carrier or support for adhesive films, ensuring a minimum weight addition whilst improving handling and setting the bond line. On display on stand C35 will also be TFP’s Tecnofire1 range of fire protection materials. These materials are also incorporated at the surface of a composite and can deliver highly effective passive fire protection without compromising the integrity of the structure. Technical Fibre Products; www.tfpglobal.com; Stand C35, Level 7.3
United Initiators United Initiators is a global and leading producer of peroxide based initiators and specialty chemicals. We are focused on meeting and exceeding our customers’ expectations through high quality products, outstanding reliability and constant innovation, in line with our motto ‘‘Driving Your Success’’. United Initiators is an international company with its headquarter in Pullach, Germany and operates various sites in Europe, USA, China and Australia. 30
In the initiators business, our approach to innovation is broad based. It includes product development, but also encompasses innovative solutions to safety, engineering and supply chain that bring value and differentiate us from other suppliers. Our innovation team works closely with customers as partners in the development of new products. The initiator team focuses on becoming experts in the processes and key application areas of our customers. That way,
we can actively work to deliver new ideas that can benefit the entire value chain. United Initiators can offer you a complete portfolio of initiators used in the composite market. We serve all applications whether the curing is taking place at ambient temperature, elevated or high temperatures. Please visit our stand and we will tell you more how we can ‘‘Drive Your Success’’. United Initiators; www.united-initiators.com; Stand D59, Level 7.2