New Adhesive Eases Production of Molded Components That Utilize Reinforcing Textiles

   Textile reinforcement specialist, Chomarat, has announced the release of a new adhesive formulated to improve productivity and workplace health and safety in the manufacture of textile-reinforced composites. The adhesive, dubbed FX, is compatible with all Chomarat fabrics, multiaxials and core materials.

   The company says that the new adhesive facilitates the positioning of reinforcing fabrics during the molding process and can be used as a more efficient alternative to existing spray-on adhesives. Thanks to the uniformity of placement the adhesive allows, the risk of delamination is reduced, while resin cure remains unaffected.

   The adhesive will be used primarily in the manufacture of composite parts used in the marine and transportation industries and emits no VOCs, allowing manufacturers to reduce workplace hazards. The FX range of adhesives will form part of a product range that includes Chomarat’s Easytape adhesive glass-fiber tapes.