Consumables for Infusion

Compoflex^® products are breathable micro-porous peeling materials, which replace up to three consumables – peel ply, release film and flow mesh – with a single layer in composite manufacturing.

Compoflex^® offers benefits which include: 

• Superior peeling properties
  The micro-porous surface and the low surface tension of polypropylene (PP) nonwovens ensure that Compoflex^® peels at one fifth of the force needed to peel conventional peel ply.
   
• Uniform bleeding
  The random micro-porous perforation style enables uniform bleeding, ensuring stronger and lighter laminates. Overlapping is possible, without compromising laminate quality.
   
• Time and cost savings
  In vacuum bagging, Compoflex^® can replace three consumables – peel ply, release film and breather. Fewer consumables, combined with easy peeling, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process.
   
• Easy peeling minimises resin dust
  Compoflex^® peels easily and hardened resin remains in the liner, reducing the amount of airborne resin dust. Conventional peel ply generates intensive resin dust activity, causing an unhealthy working environment. 

• Time and cost savings
  In the infusion process, Compoflex^® RF replaces peel ply and flow mesh. Fewer consumables, combined with easy release, reduce costs and handling time, simplifying the process. Compoflex^® RF is easy to lay, due to the integrated flexible grid.

Compoflex^® SB, with secondary bonding properties, is designed to produce a surface ready for secondary bonding, while maintaining the superior peeling properties of standard Compoflex^® products. 

Compoflex^® SB products, which are offered in two versions for pre-preg and hand lay-up, may reduce or eliminate the need for sanding or abrading. Best results are achieved with epoxy resin, but testing is always recommended prior to application. 

Compoflex^® RF is also available in an SB RF version - with excellent combined surface advantages offered by secondary bonding and resin flow, to create a surface ready for bonding.

Compoflex^® SB products may reduce or eliminate the need for sampling or abrading. Best results are achieved with epoxy resin, but testing is always recommended.

Due to the micro-porous surface of Compoflex^®, bigger valves may be required, depending on laminate size and thickness.