TFP will be showcasing a new, extended range of lightweight thermoplastic veils including PEEK, Nylon, Polyester, PEI and PPS. These thermoplastic veils can be incorporated into a composite as interlaminar layers between reinforcement fabrics, offering improvements to the composite’s fracture toughness by reducing micro-crack propagation. Other new developments include the recent commissioning of a flatbed laminator as well as the manufacture of a nonwoven produced exclusively from recycled carbon fibre. The latter demonstrates comparable properties to TFP’s virgin fibre veils with the added benefit of environmental sustainability, whilst lamination enables TFP to increase functionality through bonding of multi-layer structures, powder addition and compression of substrates. TFP’s ultra-lightweight range of materials will also be on display, the highlight being the world's lightest nonwoven carbon veil at 2 g/m². These lightweight materials are the ideal candidates for use as a carrier or stabilising support for fragile materials or adhesive films, as they facilitate uniform application of the adhesive with a minimum associated weight addition. As well as these recent material and capability developments, TFP will be promoting the full range of Optiveil, Optimat and Tecnofire materials which are specifically designed for the surface engineering of composites. Optiveil and Optimat are the ideal choice for composite surfacing solutions. Their exceptional uniformity of fibre dispersion and resin uptake delivers a high quality surface finish whilst fibre type can be selected to impart additional functionality such as conductivity, EMI shielding and corrosion and abrasion resistance. Tecnofire also provides surface functionality, delivering highly effective passive fire protection for composites without compromising the integrity of the structure. www.tfpglobal.com
