At JEC World 2020, Solvay will launch and promote materials and processes developed for industrialised processes:
Aerospace Performance and Fast Cure: CYCOM EP2750, a market first prepreg technology developed for the high rate, efficient manufacture of aerospace primary structure parts. This prepreg and associated process are competitive with machined aluminium and enable the manufacture of aerospace standard complex small to medium parts.
Representative parts will be on display on Solvay’s stand M41. This technology is a finalist at JEC World Innovation Awards.
Automation and High Volumes: Double Diaphragm Forming (DDF) automated technology, as demonstrated on a pilot line recently unveiled at Solvay’s Application centre in Heanor, UK enables a sub 3-minute takt time (from raw material to cured part) when combined with SolvaLite fast curing resin systems.
Watch a video on the stand showcasing Solvay’s new demonstrator line and witness the result on an automotive inner door structure manufactured using SolvaLite 710-1.
Performance and Ease of Processing: Solvay’s Evolite F series thermoplastic composite tapes have been developed for demanding offshore O&G applications. They combine the recognised excellent corrosion resistance of Solef PVDF with the inherent high strength performance of carbon fibre making it ideal for lightweight flexible pipes and risers at a lower cost of ownership.
On the stand visitors will see a novel design of O&G offshore flexible pipes.
Multi-functionality: Third generation aerospace structural prepreg and engineered materials for added functionality (including noise dampening and lightning strike protection), making the switch from metal to composites more cost-effective.
At the show we will display a Clean Sky 2 fuselage panel demonstrating Solvay’s ability to support customers and R&D projects with material developments tailored to the project needs.
Structural integration and lower cost of ownership: Textiles and resin systems for infusion engineered for maximised performance, processability and automation compatibility while enabling structural integration and design freedom.
Additive Manufacturing and flexibility: 3D printing is conquering the shop floor across industries, as it enables rapid, just-in-time production of functional prototypes, spare parts, and even small series, especially with challenging designs.
Solvay’s KetaSpire PEEK, also available with carbon fibre reinforcement, provides exceptional fatigue and chemical resistance as well as excellent mechanical properties at very high or low temperatures. Solvay's tailor-made filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), allow better fusion of layers, enable high part density and offer exceptional part strength, even in the Z-axis.
At the show it will display a selection of 3D printed parts for aerospace or oil and gas applications.
