Slit Tape & Towpreg

 

Kordsa’s slit tape and towpreg products are designed for automated fiber placement (AFP) or for machine-supported winding techniques used in the preparation of round, cylindrical and rectangular 3D vessels and structures. These high precision narrow width products are mainly used to improve passenger safety, enhance fuel efficiency, reduce waste, all the while enabling lower cost, higher performance and more environmentally-benign transportation. By offering these products Kordsa is placing sustainability at the core of its activities. Compared to traditional composite counterparts, these products are designed to withstand high temperatures, enabling their use in transportation applications including electric, compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen-powered aircraft and vehicles.

Style Resin Code Resin Type Fabric Weight [gsm] (min. - max.) Width [inches] Value Proposition Market / Applications
UD Slit Tape OM12 Epoxy Hotmelt 132-200 1/2" - 1/4" - 1/8" Optimal impregnation, highly precise areal weight and width Aerospace, Automotive, Wind
AX201XL Epoxy Hotmelt
AX170 Cyanate Ester Hotmelt
Towpreg AV14 Epoxy Hotmelt N/A N/A Optimal impregnation, stable tow width, wrinkle-free Oil and Gas, Aerospace, Automotive & Transportation, Sports and Leisure
AX201XL Epoxy Hotmelt