CFRT SHEETS
Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminates
Lighter, stronger, more durable and more eco-friendly.
Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRT) laminates are an advanced lightweight composite material. Continuous fibers are combined with thermoplastic resins to create durable, lightweight and durable prepreg tapes, which are then thermal laminated together at set angles to form CFRT sheets with improved performance. CFRT laminates are known for their excellent mechanical properties, including high strength-to-weight ratio, good impact resistance, and resistance to environmental factors such as moisture and chemicals. In addition, unlike thermosetting plastics that cannot be reused, as a thermoplastic composite material, CFRT is recyclable, reducing material waste and contributing to the sustainable development of the economy.
Thermoplastic Composite Laminate Structure
The characteristics of continuous fibers give thermoplastic unidirectional tapes excellent tensile strength in the fiber direction, but they are also very easy to tear in this direction. When thermoplastic unidirectional tapes are laid at different angles, they will improve mechanical properties in multiple directions, whether it is compression strength, tensile strength, shear strength or bending strength. The more layers of unidirectional prepreg tape, the higher its mechanical properties. Depending on its application requirements, up to ten layers or even more can be reached. However, the more layers, the better the performance. This requires a series of performance tests and demonstrations to select the most suitable and economical number of layers.
Specifications
| Cross-layer Number | ≥2. |
| Cross-ply Angle | 90°/0°. |
| Fiber Type | Continuous glass fiber. Continuous carbon fiber. |
| Fiber Content | 50% – 70%. |
| Resin Types | PP(Polypropylene). PPS(Polyphenylene Sulfide). PE (Polyethylene). PA (Polyamide). PEI (Polyetherimide). PC (Polycarbonate). PEEK(polyetheretherketone). PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). PSU (Polysulfone). |
| Color | Black, natural. |
| Surface Treatment | Laminated film (glossy/matte). Embossing (anti-slip). |
| Total Thickness | ≥0.27mm. |
| Sheet Width | ≤2800mm. |
CFRT Sheets for Composite Panels
CFRT sheets can replace FRP (fiberglass reinforced plastic), aluminum sheets and other materials as the surface material of composite panels because it is lighter and more durable.
- By coating high-performance decorative films, it can get a smoother and flatter surface;
- By bonding a layer of spun-bond non-woven fabric, it can be better composited with other material systems, such as foam, honeycomb core, plywood, etc.
- It can be composited with thermoplastic materials without the use of adhesives by thermoplastic composite lamination process.
Common Surface Treatment for CFRT Sheets
Applications of CFRT Sheets
CFRT is used in all applications that require lightweight processing but need to maintain high strength mechanical properties. Such as:
Automotive Industry
Used to manufacture body parts, doors, side skirts, fenders, etc., it can effectively reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency.
Aerospace
CFRT materials are used to manufacture aircraft structural components. Due to their high strength and light weight, they help reduce loads.
Sporting Goods
Used in the manufacture of high-performance sports equipment such as bicycle frames, skis, tennis rackets, etc.
Infrastructure
Applied to building reinforcement materials, bridge structures, pipelines, etc., to improve the durability and earthquake resistance of buildings.
Wind Power Generation
CFRT materials are used to manufacture wind turbine blades. Due to their high strength and fatigue resistance, they can improve power generation efficiency and service life.
Buildings
Replace existing fiberglass, aluminum, and steel materials for roofs and floors.
Composite Panels
CFRT lamination can be used as the skin material of composite panels to manufacture RVs, box trucks, mobile homes, etc., making them lighter and more durable.
Thermoplastic Composite Production Line
The fully automated thermoplastic composite lamination line can meet the requirements of laminating 6-10 layers of thermoplastic unidirectional tapes at one time. In addition, it can also produce CFRT composite panels (polypropylene honeycomb core or PET (polyethylene terephthalate) foam core).
- Efficient production: Daily output reaches thousands of square meters.
- High specification: CFRT sheets can be up to 2.8m wide.
- Customization: CFRT sheets can be embossed for excellent non-slip properties or coated with a protective film for a more decorative surface.
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