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PREVIEW In-mould painting of LFI parts > Stand U39 The LFI process differs from other PUR processes in that the long glass reinforcing fibres are wetted with PUR in the mixing head. In recent years, this technique has proved a resounding success. What makes the system strikingly innovative is the fact that the highgloss surface to the LFI parts is achieved by spraying the paint directly onto the surface of the mould. A barrier coat is applied between the paint layer and the LFI substrate to prevent the glass fibres from spoiling the smoothness of the paint surface. Successful endurance tests (12,000 hours in agricultural operation) have shown that parts like engine covers are rugged and long-lasting. They have outstanding mechanical properties and can withstand temperatures up to 100°C. The new production process has other advantages, e.g. exact colour matching of the engine covers and injection-moulded front ends, and the possibility of integrating metal inserts during the production process. The commercial and utility vehicle industry has shown huge interest in this innovative process from KraussMaffei. In-mould painted LFI applications include parts for buses, construction machinery, agricultural vehicles and boat building. www.kraussmaffei.com Vacuum bagging: two companies under a global brand > Stand T50 The new Richmond Aerovac logo unites the two companies under a global brand as the businesses take a leap forward by entering into the manufacture of vacuum bagging films, strengthening their future in the composite industry. Aerovac Systems – with its subsidiaries across Europe – and Richmond Aircraft Products in the US are two of the world’s leading suppliers of vacuum bagging materials for the composite industry. They supply a wide range of materials and technical support to a growing number of international customers. They are part of the Process Materials group within Umeco Composites, which recently acquired IPM, a leading manufacturer of vacuum bagging films for the composites industry and other markets. The acquisition of IPM provides Aerovac and Richmond with a secure supply of key process materials, with the opportunity to innovate and respond to the developing needs of their worldwide customers. Aerovac and Richmond will now jointly market their range of products and services under the Richmond Aerovac brand name, reflecting their ability to meet the needs of global customers wherever they choose to develop their activities in the world. www.aerovac.fr New multiaxial machine > Stand S32 Large autoclaves and dedicated software > Stand P64 Industrial Olmar, S.A. will introduce the latest version of its software for composite autoclaves, along with new integrated peripherals such as compressor(s) and vacuum/cooling systems that are designed to minimize space requirements and reduce operational costs and installation time (All-in-one Olmar System). Industrial Olmar, S.A. will also present a new generation of larger autoclaves designed to meet the industry’s changing needs. Two autoclaves 6,000 mm in diameter are under construction. www.olmar.com The Chemnitz-based subsidiary of Karl Mayer is renowned for its high level of innovation. For its new developments, it works closely with the CETEX Institut für Textil- und Verarbeitungsmaschinen gemeinnützige GmbH (CETEX Nonprofit-making Institute for Textile and Processing Machines). The two companies are exhibiting on a joint stand at the German pavilion at this year’s JEC Composites Show. Karl Mayer will present an innovative new machine. To follow the rapid growth of the composite industry, and especially in view of the current developments in the wind power sector, the manufacturer has stepped up the development work on its multiaxial machines and is now launching the highly innovative Malitronic® multiaxial machine onto the market. This generation of machines will be unveiled for the first time at the JEC Composites Show. With its completely new concept, it offers a level of performance that has never been achieved before in terms of productivity, handling and fabric quality. www.karlmayer.de No47 March-April 2009 / jec composites magazine 95

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