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PARABEAM® 3D GLASS FABRICS
Parabeam BV is the manufacturer of Parabeam® 3D glass fabrics, which are woven out of 100% E-glass yarn
and consist of two decklayers bonded together by vertical piles. These piles are woven into the decklayers,
thus forming an integral sandwich structure. When Parabeam® is impregnated with a thermoset resin in a
hand lay-up process, the fabric absorbs the resin and, due to the capillary forces of the piles, the fabric rises
independently and automatically to the preset height. Standard fabric thicknesses are available from 3 to 22
mm but Parabeam BV also offers the unique opportunity for engineered fabrics. The technical ingenuity of these glass fabrics makes them the
smartest, most flexible and most durable sandwich products for all applications. Main benefits: all-in-one sandwich, hollow, adaptable, reduced
weight and FST properties. www.parabeam.com
HIGH TEMPERATURE PHTHALONITRILE PREPREGS
Azista Industries is introducing a phthalonitrile resin-based prepreg. Composite materials made with these prepregs perform exceptionally well at
extreme temperatures in excess of 250°C. The composites are thermally stable and display excellent hot/wet mechanical properties suitable for
long-duration applications at 250°C-350°C and for short durations between 350°C-450°C.
Azista's phthalonitrile prepreg offers best-in-class shelf life when stored below 35°C and in a moisture-free environment, for up to 1 year. These
prepregs exhibit excellent tack and drape properties while providing easy handling with minimal moisture absorption.
Phthalonitrile prepregs are cured through additional polymerization leading to void-free components. They display superior fire, smoke, and toxicity
performance and are developed based on non-toxic chemistries.
Composites fabricated using phthalonitrile prepregs can replace titanium alloys in many applications and offer increased design flexibility and substantial
weight savings. Phthalonitrile resin has a high glass transition temperature of ~425°C. Typical applications include jet engine components, missile parts,
heat shields, and thermal protection systems. www.azistaaerospace.com
ANCILLARY PRODUCTS
MASTER-PLATE® RS: USING
LESS ADHESIVE WHILE
INCREASING PERFORMANCE
An evolution of the bonding fastener technology
has been achieved by Specialinsert. The
well-known application of bonding elements,
composed of a flat plate of larger dimension and the
fastener welded on it, has been improved by the RS
(Round Spacer) base.
A spacer on the base plate ensures that with every
kind of pressure applied during the installation, a film
of minimum 0.5 mm, constantly covering the whole
area, is applied to ensure correct bonding. With this
technology, users can save up to 72% of the adhesive
with an impressive cost saving, along with a pull-out
strength increase of about 27%.
This new product line will be included in the existing
Master-Plate standard range.
Specialinsert is a
qualified partner for all OEMs and Tiers 1s in the
automotive sector as acknowledged with the IATF
16949 certification. Involved in the development
and production of fastener systems for all types of
applications for the past 40 years, the company,
through its international sales department located in
the Turin headquarters, is currently exporting to over
82 foreign markets. www.specialinsert.it/en
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EVOLUTIONAL FIRE RESISTANCE
SYSTEM: VERSATILE, LIGHTWEIGHT AND
ECO-FRIENDLY
Vaber Industriale S.p.A. is an Italian chemicals manufacturing
company operating since 1957. The experience and know-how
gained over 60 years of activity have led to the creation of
solutions to improve the fire resistance properties of components used
mainly in the transportation market.
The Evolutional Fire Resistance System is the ultimate result of
combining three of the company's innovative highly technical products:
*Shield Paint sprayable intumescent coating;
*Advantseal FR one-component intumescent adhesive;
*Shield Sheet, the newest innovative product that combines the
features of an intumescent paint with the ease of use of a ready-toapply
product.
Shield Paint and Shield Sheet are protective intumescent coatings
especially designed for the passive fire protection of aluminium, steel
and composite structures. In addition to protecting structural parts
from collapsing in the event of a fire thanks to their intumescent
properties, they reduce the total weight of the whole car body, resulting
in a reduced impact in terms of energy needs. Shield Paint is a onecomponent
product applied with a spray-gun on the surfaces to be
protected. Shield Sheet is supplied in foils that can be easily cut in the
desired shape and dimensions, with or without a self-adhesive tape on
its back side. Advantseal FR can be used in combination with Shield
Sheet. www.vaber.it
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http://www.parabeam.com http://www.azistaaerospace.com http://www.vaber.it http://www.specialinsert.it/en

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