Multiaxial Non-Crimp Fabric (NCF) Reinforcements

Multiaxial Non-Crimp Fabric (NCF) Reinforcements

Owens Corning is redefining product performance to provide composite solutions that help our customers win. As a world leader in glass science, Owens Corning possesses a proud heritage of developing many influential innovations in the history of the glass fiber industry including E-glass, the Advantex brand, and an array of high-performance glasses. Owens Corning is also a world leading supplier of glass-based technical fabrics providing a full range of woven, knitted, and non-woven technologies to the global composites industry. This powerful combination of expertise in glass science and chemistry, and state-of-the-art facilities enables our team to work in partnership with our customers to develop glass-specific, tailor-made technical fabric solutions for a wide These efforts are supported by a worldwide manufacturing platform spanning more than 30 facilities and 6 research and development centers ensuring proximity of locally engineered and tailored solutions for our customers. Furnace & glass science Innovative chemistry Reinforcement solutions Global platform Redefining Multiaxial Non-Crimp Fabric (NCF) Reinforcements Multiaxial reinforcements are fabrics composed of two or more plies, or layers of unidirectional fibers, the optimal reinforcement configuration. Each individual layer can be oriented in a different axis and for this reason the fabric construction or assembly is referred to as multi-axial. Depending on the number of layers and varying orientation and axis, a unidirectional, bi-axial, tri-axial and quadri-axial architecture can be assembled into one Non-Crimp Fabric system. The various layers are held together with a stitched thermoplastic (TP) yarn - typically polyester - which prevents crimping or undulations that can lead to loss of performance in the finished laminate. The stitching also enables easier handling as the fabric remains intact even when cut. Straight, non-crimped fibers within a multiaxial fabric system allow very good resin impregnation and wet-out, perfect for Infusion and all Closed Molding processes. The stitching helps the diffusion of resin vertically through the layers (Z direction), thereby optimizing infusion rates.

Product range for NCF (Non-Crimp Fabric) Multiaxial Reinforcements PrOdUcTs And BeneFiTs Product Orientation-Axis Features Benefits Unidirectionals (L) 9 (T) Maximized axial fiber content. Improved longitudinal strength, stiffness and flex. Economical method to deliver unidirectional reinforcement. Improved strength without adding thickness at comparable stiffness. Finished parts perform under extreme tensile and flexural stress. Lower finished part cost. Enhanced performance from lighter laminates. Offers design flexibility for wide ±45 Opposing ±45 fabric construction offers resistance to twisting. Adjustable conformability behavior. Can be combined with various mats (continuous filament mat, wet formed mat, chopped strands and veil). Finished parts perform under extreme shear and torsion stress. Improved placement in complex parts. Improved print-though, cost-effective secondary bonding and handling. Optimized directional fiber content. High bi-directional strength, stiffness and flex. Improved performance from lighter laminates. Improved laminate surface quality. Optimized directional fiber content. Three-layer construction reduces the number of steps in lay-up. ±45 fiber content offers resistance to twisting. Reduced fabrication costs of steps. Excellent balance of axial strength and shear resistance. Biaxials Biaxials Triaxials /9 (LT) /±45 (TLX) ±45 /9 (TTX) +45-45 9 +45-45

Product Orientation-Axis Features Benefits Quadriaxials /±45 /9/±45 (QX) Optimized directional fiber content. Four-layer construction reduces the number of steps in lay-up. Reduced fabrication costs. +45 9-45 Multiaxial reinforcement. Quasi-isotropic properties. characteristics And end-use APPLicATiOn Product Orientation-Axis characteristics end-use Application Unidirectionals (L) 9 (T) Designed for applications requiring a high concentration of reinforcement in only one direction by placing continuous fibers in either a or 9 axis. Fibers are held in place by either interweaving a lightweight hot melt yarn to lock the unidirectional fibers in place, or by stitching the fibers in place using a stitch yarn. Great for demanding applications with a high aspect ratio (length to width ratio) such as wind blades, poles, and stringers and are also commonly used in FRP pipe and fittings for increased strength. Useful in applications where a discrete area requires additional strength or stiffness. Wrapping of existing structural components, such as columns and beams with Unidirectional Fabrics could also greatly increase the lifespan and performance of these critical load-bearing members. Biaxials ±45 Stitch-bonded composite reinforcement combining equal amounts of continuous fiber oriented in the +45 and -45 directions in a single fabric offering off-axis reinforcement without the need to rotate other materials on a bias. Conformability behavior can be adapted to part shape and processing requirements. Structural laminates including marine panels, wind blades, and recreational sporting equipment such as snowboards.

Product Orientation-Axis characteristics end-use Application Biaxials /9 (LT) Stitch-bonded, non-crimp, composite reinforcement comprised of unidirectional warp () and weft (9) plies which can be engineered for specific applications requiring different ratios of warp to weft reinforcement. High performance structural laminates including boat hulls, truck and trailer panels, wind blades, recreational sporting equipment and bridge decks. Triaxials /±45 (TLX) ±45 /9 (TTX) Stitch-bonded, non-crimp, composite reinforcements combining either a warp () or weft (9) ply with double bias (±45 ) plies into a single multi-axial fabric. For applications requiring a combination of axial and off-axis reinforcement including wind blades, boat hulls, storage tanks, trailer panels, and pultruded profiles such as bridge decks. Quadriaxials /±45 /9/±45 (QX) Stitch-bonded, non-crimp, composite reinforcement combining warp (), weft (9), and double bias (±45 ) plies into a single multiaxial fabric. For applications requiring quasi-isotropic performance such as heavy structural laminates for boat hulls and decks, trailer panels, shipping containers, and pultruded profiles.

North & Central America Owens Corning Composite Materials, LLC. One Owens Corning Parkway Toledo Ohio 43659 1.800.GET.PINK Brazil Owens Corning Rodovia Washington Luis, Km 171 Rio Claro SP Brazil CEP: 13501-600 +55 19 3535-9300 or 0800 707-3312 Europe European Owens Corning Fiberglas Sprl. 166 Chaussée de la Hulpe B-1170 Brussels Belgium +32.2.674.82.11 China Owens Corning OC Asia Pacific Shanghai Regional Headquarters Unit 01 02,05, 39/F, Pudong Kerry Parkside, 1155 Fang Dian Road, Pudong, 201204, Shanghai, China +86-21-6101 9666 Fax: +86-21-6101 7100 India Owens Corning (India) Pvt. Ltd. 7th floor, Alpha Building, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai 400076. +91 22 6668 1700 This information and data contained herein is offered solely as a guide in the selection of reinforcements. The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory data and field test experience. We believe this information to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user s process or assume any responsibility or liability arising out of its use or performance. The user agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing any application to determine its suitability before committing to production. It is important for the user to determine the properties of its own commercial compounds when using this or any other reinforcement. Because of numerous factors affecting results, we make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Statements in this publication shall not be construed as representations or warranties or as inducements to infringe any patent or violate any law safety code or insurance regulation. Owens Corning reserves the right to modify this document without prior notice. 2014 Owens Corning. All Rights Reserved. Pub number: 10018955 MultiAxial NCF brochure_ww_02-2014_rev0_en February 2014 Images istockphoto.com and aragami12345s / shutterstock.com www.owenscorning.com