TFP introduce new developments at JEC World 2022

The new polyimide veil is the highest temperature stable polymer veil that TFP manufacture, with a maximum service temperature of above 260°C – significantly higher than other polymers such as polyester and PPS. The material was developed as a high performance insulation material for space applications, designed to offer the temperature stability necessary to withstand missions to Mercury and the Sun, where spacecraft experience extreme temperatures.

The basalt veil has also been developed as a more temperature stable alternative to TFP’s standard E & ECR glass veils. It is stable up to 850°C and retains its integrity when in contact with an open flame, making it suitable for applications requiring a fire barrier. Basalt, like glass, also has a high resistance to acid and alkali, which makes it ideal for use in corrosive environments.

In addition to these high temperature stable veils, TFP is also introducing a new range of recycled carbon nonwovens produced from fibre reclaimed from composites. The materials can be integrated into a composite structure as a surfacing or semi-structural layer, providing a viable route for the recycling of fibres previously considered as waste. Adam Black, Business Development Director at TFP comments that: “The new recycled carbon fibre veils and mats offer comparable properties to those manufactured with virgin fibre, with the added benefit of sustainability. These new materials provide the industry with the means to demonstrate environmental responsibility without compromising on performance, and have already been used by some customers to manufacture components with excellent results.”

Meet TFP at JEC World 2022, hall 5, booth P32.