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ballistic

Protection you can depend on

3B-the fibreglass company supplies some of the most advanced composite technologies for diverse applications with its HiPer-tex™ fibre reinforcement, which provides substantially increased energy absorption levels, making it an ideal choice for ballistic panels, spall liners, projectile protection, and other armour applications. 24

Courtesy of TenCate Advanced Armour

Protective panel for armoured vehicle

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he key properties of HiPer-tex™ fibre are high elongation at break, high modulus and high strength – essential elements in the energy absorbing mechanism needed to defeat dynamic impact or to mitigate blast. The fibre also responds to the increasing demands for lighter-weight protected vehicles or naval vessels. The unique HiPer-tex™ glass formulation and advanced manufacturing technologies enable a high-capacity production platform that offers economies of scale rendering a commercially attractive price. By combining HiPer-tex™ fibre with an appropriate resin matrix system, typically phenolic or polyester, essential mechanical and physical properties can be engineered into the

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protective composite, including: fire resistance, low smoke and low toxicity, thermal stability over a wide range of temperatures, structural integrity, UV resistance and moisture resistance.

ballistic protective solutions for civil, military and paramilitary organizations. This is a formidable achievement considering the time-demanding and very stringent testing imposed to meet standards and specifications. Integrating HiPer-tex™ fibre reinforcements into its composite products, Swissbased Von Roll solved the challenge of weight reduction and affordability while maintaining optimum ballistic protection. Together

From stand-alone to complex hybrid protective solutions

In 2010, after only three years of development 3B began, together with its strategic partners, supplying HiPer-tex™ fibre reinforcements for end-use

Overmatch hard-behind debris (steel) vs. softer-behind debris (HiPer-tex™ fibre)

More information ...

3B is a leading developer and supplier of fibreglass products and technologies for the reinforcement of thermoplastic and thermoset polymers. This dynamic and entrepreneurial company has two state-of-the-art fibreglass manufacturing facilities in Battice, Belgium and Birkeland, Norway, as well as a dedicated R&D centre located in the heart of Europe. 3B’s ambition is to be the thermoplastic reinforcement global leader, the wind energy solution provider and the business development partner for innovative composite applications. This growth agenda builds upon three strategic drivers that are sustainability, technological innovation and a global presence to most effectively service our international customers.



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Point of view: an extraordinary growth
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COMPANY & BUSINESS
In Brief
Automotive - Sora Composites stays ahead of the field
China - CPIC Fiberglass, a strategy with results
APPLICATIONS
Marine - Case study: Composite surface smoothness improvement
Ballistic - Protection you can depend on
MARKET
Human capital - BMW, Composite specialists needed
Focus - Chinese composites market just keeps on growing
Trends - Airbus foresees demand for nearly 26,000 aircrafts the next 20 years
FEATURE SUSTAINABILITY
Market - Targets for bio-based composites and natural fibres
Fibre - Hemp: fibres meant for composites
Technical flax: a real opportunity for composites
Trends - Eco-design
Recycling - Sustainable recycling solutions for composites
SPECIAL JEC COMPOSITE 2011
2nd I.I.C.S.
Awards
JEC Innovation report 2011
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Medical/bio-composite - Mechanical properties vs. fabrication for medical applications
Prepreg - Innovative epoxy prepregs using bio-based curing agents
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONS
Moulding - Towards smarter, more autonomous moulds
Prepreg - New coating-line concepts for high-precision prepreg products
Carbon fibre - State-of-the-art equipment for carbon fibre production lines
Fibre placement - Optimized fibre placement for composites
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Marine - Case study: Composite surface smoothness improvement
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Ballistic - Protection you can depend on
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Human capital - BMW, Composite specialists needed
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Trends - Airbus foresees demand for nearly 26,000 aircrafts the next 20 years
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Technical flax: a real opportunity for composites
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Recycling - Sustainable recycling solutions for composites
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - JEC Innovation report 2011
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Medical/bio-composite - Mechanical properties vs. fabrication for medical applications
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Prepreg - New coating-line concepts for high-precision prepreg products
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JEC COMPOSITES MAGAZINE - Issue #63 - March 2011 - Carbon fibre - State-of-the-art equipment for carbon fibre production lines
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