TeXtreme releases TeXtreme 360° discontinuous tape-based fiber
High strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, in addition to enhanced design flexibility, make the spread tow tapes well suited for application versatility.
TeXtreme (Borås, Sweden) introduces TeXtreme 360°, a tape-based discontinuous fiber crafted from ultra-thin TeXtreme spread tow tapes and partially impregnated with an epoxy matrix.
Demonstrating high strength, stiffness and fatigue performance, TeXtreme 360° is said to emerges as an alternative to traditional metal alloys and continuous fiber composites, unlocking new possibilities across a wide range of applications. According to Fredrik Ohlsson, product development director, Oxeon AB, the composite material’s seemingly limitless flexibility enables manufacturers to shape it to their specifications, without compromising an ultra-light and ultra-thin design.
Engineered specifically for press forming and press molding processes at intermediate pressure levels, TeXtreme 360° excels in molding applications, offering precision and reliability. Seamless integration is at its core, enabling it to be easily co-cured with other prepreg materials.
TeXtreme 360° is also available in a non-impregnated variant using TeXtreme dry spread tow tapes, a sustainable alternative that the company says does not sacrifice performance.
