Ilium Composites launches industrial-grade Amplify surface veil
Amplify is reported to cuts costs by 50% when compared to current market-leading PES surface veils, while achieving greater improvement in fiber print, osmosis and chemical protection.
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Ilium Composites (Hidd, Bahrain), a global manufacturer of fiberglass structural composite reinforcements, has developed an industrial-grade polyester surface veil offering improved surface finish and increased chemical and corrosion resistance.
The thermobonded veil will be offered in 30g/m2 and 60g/m2 formats, as well as in full rolls up to 2,540 mm wide, for use as a standalone product or mechanically bonded for integration with Ilium’s extensive range of composite reinforcements for closed mold, open mold and pultrusion processes. After successful tests at onshore fish farms and in boatbuilding applications, Ilium Composites says the Amplify surface veil is now available with a range of uses and benefits aimed at maritime and other relevant industries.
Amplify surface veil works to create an aesthetic finish to boat hulls and surfaces by reducing the appearance of glass fibers on the gelcoat — ideal for ‘Class A’ skin coat and automotive applications. According to the company, customers can expect to further benefit from:
- A surface veil that can be mechanically fixed to current Ilium products without chemicals or stitching, improving surface finish.
- Compatibility with a broad matrix selection.
- An open structure allowing ease of resin flow.
In wet applications, gelcoats are at risk to water penetration, where exposure can result in large or multiple micro blisters as the coating delaminates from the main composite laminate. Ilium’s surface veil is said to provide a strong resistance to blistering and moisture ingress thanks to the resin rich layer and strong fiber bond against the gelcoat. In addition, Amplify provides corrosion protection to pultruded composite parts such as ladders and hand railings used in harsh chemical environments.
Moreover, Amplify is reported to cuts costs by 50% when compared to current market-leading PES surface veils, while achieving greater improvement in fiber print, osmosis and chemical protection.
Ilium’s Amplify surface veil will be on display at JEC World in Paris, from May 3-5, 2022, in Hall 5, Stand M79.
