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using commingled fibres

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Imhotep offer a range of R&D and development services in process and product development, and product design in thermoplastic composite. See our services section for more details on what Imhotep can do for you
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Pultrusions from Commingled Fibres:

Commingled fibres are a precursor with the polymer matrix fibres and reinforcement fibres intermingled. As with all precursors they are only available in a fixed volume fractions, and limited range of colours, polymer types, additives etc. Although they offer less flexibility and are significantly more expensive raw material than those used with our melt impregnation technology they can be a cost-effective route for prototypes as the tooling is less complicated.

Interested? Imhotep has a great deal of experience in pultruding commingled fibres contact us now for more information.

Fibre Matrix options
With thermoplastic composites there is a much greater degree of flexibility with a profile's composition than with traditional thermoset matrix composites.

  • Glass/PP
  • Glass/PET
  • limited supply of Carbon/PEEK

The Fibre Volume fraction in each case will be between 45 and 50%

'Standard' profiles
With current tooling Imhotep can produce strips, rods, and some simple shapes.

  • 3mm Rod
  • 4mm rod
  • 10mm x 1.15mm strip

Not quite what you require- all our tooling is modular- so costs may not be as high as you fear. Contact us now for a quote.

Made to Order Profiles

As such Imhotep Ltd carry limited stock and tend to make to order. Don't let that put you off as we do pride ourselves on fast turnaround. Please contact us for more details of profiles and quotes
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