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Thermoplastic honeycomb cores based on PMMA, PVC and nylon

> Booth W18

The new family of high-performance DCPD formulated resins recently introduced to the market
by Telene SAS has proven to be highly successful,
enabling moulders
to demonstrate the
advances of Telene
by presenting prototype parts to OEMs.

The Telene® 1800
series consists of
2-component systems. The resin systems incorporate the same monomers as the Telene 1600
and 1700 grades used in RIM processes, but are based on
a different catalyst, overcoming sensitivity to oxygen or
water and making it possible to work with relatively lowcost mould materials.
Prototypes with mechanical and thermal properties of the
final polymer similar to those of traditional RIM grades
have been produced. The first two commercially available
grades, Telene 1811 and 1810, respectively allow for
simple hand pouring and low-pressure machine casting.
The Telene 1800 series gives the possibility to either
mould accurate geometries or to cast near-net shapes that
are machined/finished afterwards. Prototypes weighing
more than 15 kg have been produced.
Prototypes prove to be very helpful in proposing new
concepts, in design optimizations and in the actual field
testing. The result is a much shorter time-to-market at
significantly lower cost.
In addition to their use in prototype production, Telene
1800 formulations are currently being evaluated in several new markets including offshore, E&E applications and
structural composites.
www.telene.com

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Prototyping with pDCPD > Booth D61
for faster time-to-market

New gelcoats and
CMR-free fire-resistant system

> Booth B26

Using its expertise in the composites market, Polyprocess developed the following products to meet the needs expressed by its
customers:
- New XPI series gelcoat especially designed for swimming pool
builders, combining low viscosity, high durability and high brightness,
without porosity.
- New SAN series gelcoat for sanitary builders, offering excellent resistance to thermal shock and abrasion (according to EN14688).
- New M1F0 fire-resistant system without CMRs, halogen and antimony, composed of the PO FR10 unsaturated polyester resin and the
GCIG FR10 Iso NPG gelcoat.
www.polyprocess.fr
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Continuing the exploration of ThermHex technology – the cost-effective lightweight panel production process whereby continuous honeycomb core production is directly followed by sandwich skins lamination – EconCore has developed honeycombs based on new materials: PMMA,
PVC and nylon. These new honeycomb types extend the material scope of the technology.
Similarly to the 100% polycarbonate ThermHex panel set-up, the PMMA honeycombs will typically be laminated with transparent skins (PMMA) to produce rigid, light transmitting panels with
high thermal insulation capability, e.g. for transparent roofing applications. PVC honeycombs,
usually laminated with PVC skins, were developed primarily to match the needs of the building industry but could also be seen in
some furniture applications. PVC ThermHex panels are stiffer and more isotropic compared to traditional multiwall PVC cladding
panels while the weight of the PVC used for the honeycomb assembly itself is lower. Toray, one of EconCore’s partners, developed
the Nanoalloy® PA honeycomb structure using ThermHex process technology. This honeycomb structure shows a unique impact
absorbing behaviour in addition to the lightweight sandwich potential, thanks to its very specific morphology controlled by Toray’s
polymer alloy technologies. The scope of applications for this sandwich core includes impact-sensitive applications, particularly in
automotive parts.
www.econcore.com

Intelligent release liners
for prepreg composites

> Booth W85

With a strong technical expertise in silicone coating, Gascogne
Laminates positions itself as the preferred partner for the composite market by innovating and developing a comprehensive range of
intelligent release solutions specifically designed for the manufacturing of
prepregs. While most manufacturers give a technical description of their
products, Gascogne Laminates considers release liners for composites
differently and provides dedicated product ranges by end-use markets,
focusing on satisfying specific aerospace, wind energy, sports & leisure
and automotive requirements. Their innovative approach is based on a
screening and ranking exercise of multiple criteria and performance levels
expected from handling, processing and non-contamination of release
liners to optimally satisfy all end-use market requirements. In line with
their vision to “become the preferred partner for the composite market”,
Gascogne Laminates invested more than €10 million in 2012, acquiring
a state-of-the-art silicone coating machine. This new machine’s automated silicone formulation preparation associated with in-line continuous
control systems (silicone coating weight, humidity rate, web temperature…) ensures the ultimate release consistency and reliability available
on the market.
Headquartered in France, Gascogne Laminates is a member of the Gascogne group, with operations across 70 countries, 20 production plants
and a sales network of approximately 2,300 employees.
www.gascognelaminates.com

http://www.econcore.com http://www.polyprocess.fr http://www.telene.com http://www.gascognelaminates.com

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