Thermoplastic composites

The use of thermoplastic composites has increased rapidly over the last few years and there is every indication that this will continue. The attraction of composites primarily stems from their ability to replace standard lightweight / high strength metals with an even lighter-weight /higher strength alternative. Composites offer new design flexibilities, improved corrosion and wear resistance, low thermal conductivity, high impact resistance and increased fatigue life. Additionally, the use of thermoplastic polymers has significant advantages compared with the use of thermosets: products are ''ready to use'' and moulds can be re-used immediately production is clean and environmental friendly products can be recycled at end-of-life . At the laboratories of all major suppliers, new thermoplastics which meet high standards are developed. Just a production process, meeting all industrial standards is required.... AFPT will offer support in choosing the tape material and quality fulfilling your needs. See: thermoplastic tapes Please contact us for further information.