Compoflex^®

Compoflex^® products are breathable micro-porous peeling materials, which replace up to three consumables – peel ply, release film and breather – 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. 

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^® SB 250 replaces low capacity breather fabrics, while SB 400 replaces high capacity breather fabrics. Both of these products replace peel ply and release film, simplifying and streamlining production.