Reinforced Thermoplastics
Explaining Thermoplastic Reinforcements
Composites One supplies thermoplastic reinforcements and resins to help customers make the most of their composites manufacturing processes. This article focuses on thermoplastic reinforcements. When a reinforcement fiber is added to a thermoplastic polymer resin, the result is a stronger, tougher reinforced thermoplastic that can perform in more demanding and complex applications and can also Read More…
Reinforced Thermoplastics Braided for Performance
Thermoplastic resins that are reinforced with fiber enhance the use of the thermoplastics for more rigorous applications and environments. One form of reinforced thermoplastics that is growing in popularity is braided thermoplastics. Braiding refers to fabrics that are continuously woven, using three or more yarns that are intertwined, with no two yarns being twisted around Read More…
Understanding Thermoset and Thermoplastics
We all react to heat differently, which is a simple description of the distinction between thermoset and thermoplastics—they behave differently when heat is applied to it. The chemical properties of thermoset become permanently strengthened when exposed to heat. Once thermoset plastics are altered by exposure to heat, they cannot be remolded. Thermoplastics, on the other Read More…
What’s So Great About Thermoplastics in Aerospace?
There’s plenty of space for exploration when it comes to thermoplastic applications in the aerospace industry. Thermoset technologies have been traditionally used for composites in aerospace, and now the industry is taking note of the benefits that its counterpart thermoplastics may provide in a wider range of applications. For many of the same reasons that Read More…
