LAMINATES

Thermoplastic film is applied on both sides, easily customized for customer requirements, providing the classic glossy carbon surface finish.

TAPES

Wide tapes impregnated with thermoplastic polymers, enhancing high strength, great impregnation, and smooth surface finish.

COMMINGLED

Commingled fabrics combine blended fibers and matrix material, offering high flexibility and ease of handling with a wide range of combinations.

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THERMOPLASTIC PREPREGS COLLECTION

The Thermoplastic Prepregs Collection includes fabrics that already incorporate the fiber and the matrix needed for being directly consolidated through thermoforming or stamping process, without additional impregnation processes. A product that is all-in-one, reducing production time and costs. Thermoplastic prepregs are the sustainable option, as they can be repaired, reused and recycled, which is an important advantage in today’s environmentally conscious world.

LAMINATED FABRICS

Thermoplastic film is applied on both sides, easily customized for customer requirements, providing the classic glossy carbon surface finish.

TAPES

Wide tapes impregnated with thermoplastic polymers, enhancing high strength, great impregnation, and smooth surface finish.

COMMINGLED

Commingled fabrics combine blended fibers and matrix material, offering high flexibility and ease of handling with a wide range of combinations.

WHY THERMOPLASTIC PREPREGS

Flexible & malleable

Recyclable

Easy cutting

Short time
processes

Standard temperature storage

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ADVANTATGES

RECYCLABILITY

Thermoplastic prepregs can be recycled, supporting the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

ALL-IN-ONE INTEGRATION

Resin seamlessly integrates into fabric, facilitating processing without additional impregnation steps.

DURABILITY

Resistant to impact, wear, and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance.

COLD-EFFECTIVENESS

Initial investment with long-term cost savings and automation benefits.

STABILITY

Thermoplastic prepregs doesn’t need refrigeration or freezing, simplifying storage and transportation.

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY

Easily thermomolded for efficient , high-volume production, ensuring rapid manufacturing cadence.

RECYCLABILITY

Thermoplastic prepregs can be recycled, supporting the circular economy and reducing environmental impact.

ALL-IN-ONE INTEGRATION

Resin seamlessly integrates into fabric, facilitating processing without additional impregnation steps.

DURABILITY

Resistant to impact, wear, and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance.

COLD-EFFECTIVENESS

Initial investment with long-term cost savings and automation benefits.

STABILITY

Thermoplastic prepregs doesn’t need refrigeration or freezing, simplifying storage and transportation.

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY

Easily thermomolded for efficient , high-volume production, ensuring rapid manufacturing cadence.

PRODUCTS

HOW ARE THERMOPLASTIC PREPREGS CONSOLIDATED?

Blackfabric’s thermoplastic prepregs can be consolidated by using heat and pressure. The prepreg material is heated to its melting point and then subjected to pressure to fuse the layers together. This process results in a strong, cohesive composite material ideal for various applications.

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Thermoplastic vs. Thermoset Prepregs

This table provides a concise overview of the key characteristics distinguishing thermoplastic prepregs from thermoset prepregs, aiding in informed material selection for composite applications.

CHARACTERISTIC

THERMOPLASTIC PREPREGS

THERMOSET PREPREGS

CURING PROCESS

Requires heating and cooling

Requires heating and curing

Process Time

Shorter process time

Longer process time

Recyclability

Generally recyclable

Difficult to recycle

Handling Time

Longer storage time

Shorter storage time

Mechanical Properties

Higher impact resistance

Higher stiffness and strength

Cure Reversibility

Reversible under certain conditions

Not reversible

Production Rate

Higher production speed

Lower production speed

Additional Processing

Can be thermoformed and welded

Less additional processability

Transport

Lower transportation costs

Requires refrigerated transport

Automation

High automation possible

Limited automation potential

DISCOVER BLACKFABRIC'S SUSTAINABLE FABRIC COLLECTION

Explore the range of natural fiber fabrics, bio-based resins, and recycled carbon fibers.

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