Specify the reinforcement
The base may be woven or unidirectional reinforcement. The specification defines its structure and required format. Dry fibre parameters must be distinguished from the properties of the cured system.
MANUFACTURING · PREPREGS
PREPREGS
Prepreg combines reinforcement and resin in a prepared material. Select it together with the storage, layup and curing conditions required for the finished product.
Discuss prepregsHow the process works
01 / YOUR PROJECT
What to specify before ordering
Tell us which moulding process you plan to use. Process capabilities and part requirements matter when selecting a system: a fibre or weave name does not describe a complete prepreg.
- Reinforcement
- Woven or unidirectional structure, fibre and reinforcement designation.
- Resin system
- The specified system or the requirements it must meet.
- Moulding
- The planned part manufacturing method and limitations of your equipment.
- Handling
- Storage, transport and usable-life requirements.
02 / PROCESS
How prepreg is prepared
This is a general overview of pre-impregnated reinforcement production. Processing conditions are defined by the technical documentation for the specific system.
Select the resin system
The resin is considered together with the process and product requirements. Moulding conditions and the expected service conditions of the part are needed. There is no universal processing cycle for all prepregs.
Combine reinforcement and resin
In the film process, prepared resin is transferred onto the reinforcement. Some systems use solution impregnation. The method depends on the material and cannot be identified from the appearance of a roll alone.
Package and maintain handling conditions
The prepared material is protected for transport and storage. Temperature limits and permitted out-time come from its documentation. Before processing, check batch identification and the requirements of the system.
The material must suit your process
Compare the prepreg documentation with your moulding capabilities before ordering. If the process cycle is not yet defined, state this rather than supplying assumed values. When changing systems, attach the previous specification and explain the reason. List parameters that cannot change without a design review.
MATERIALS CATALOGUE
Prepregs in the materials catalogue03 / QUESTIONS
Questions about this material
Can I use another prepreg's curing cycle?
A curing cycle applies to a specific system. Similar reinforcement does not establish compatibility between resins or processing conditions. Follow the documentation for the selected material.
How should I specify delivery requirements?
Provide the destination city and planned date of use. Any temperature requirements for the selected system must be considered when agreeing transport and subsequent storage. The exact conditions come from its specification.
04 / ENQUIRY
Prepare your project details
Send reinforcement and resin requirements, format and quantity. Describe the moulding method and attach system documentation if the material is already specified by the design.
Submit your project