Loading ...Composites companies are continually introducing new products into the marketplace. Here are a few products released this past week:
ACG Machined Ceramic Block
Advanced Composites Group has a new kid – er, block – on the block. CB1100 is a high-grade ceramic tooling block material offering a combination of high temperature resistance and exceptionally low coefficient of thermal expansion. The company says the block can produce thermally stable composite tooling capable of withstanding the high pressures and elevated temperatures associated with autoclave cure cycles. CB1100 is also meant to offer time and cost savings in the production of high accuracy, short run and prototype tooling. It cannot, sadly, be used in CB radios.
3M introduced Matrix Resin 3831, its advanced high performance thermosetting resin system for carbon fiber composites. The resin is designed for prepreg applications to increase modulus and toughness without compromising key properties. In particular, 3M is targeting the product for use in a variety of markets, including sporting goods and transportation, as well as other high performance structures that require improved compression strength and reduced crack propagation.
Sulzer Mixpac B System
Sulzer Mixpac USA, Inc. has a new system available. The B system consists of a manual dispensing gun, a cartridge and a static mixer; all of which are designed to work together as an integrated high-performance system and eliminate the possibility of both cross contamination and plugged cartridges. The system also includes separate cylinders, a stronger attachment flange, stronger cartridge walls, pre-assembled pistons, an improved static mixer-cartridge-nose plug interface, and the ability to read your mind. (OK, we made that last one up).
Progressive Epoxy Polymers, Inc. offers Bio Clear 810, a low viscosity, solvent free, clear epoxy used for object encapsulation in the marine, electronic, and gift industries. You might also see it at your local pub, as it’s also used in poured-on bar top and table top applications. The epoxy also includes a low exotherm kick, slow UV epoxy yellowing, and low viscosity, and is targeted for poured applications between 1/4 and one-inch thick.
