TAGS: Polymer Reinforcement
Michelman’s Mr. Gilles Le Moigne, Regional Marketing Manager, EMEA, will lead a technical presentation entitled “Effect of Sizing on the Interfacial and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber (CF) Reinforced Polyamide (PA6,6) Composites” as part of JEC World 2020’s Carbon - What Materials and Processes for the Future? conference track.
Effects of Fiber Sizing on PA6,6 Composites
Mr. Le Moigne will discuss the effects of fiber surface-treatment and sizing on the interfacial and mechanical properties of carbon fiber/nylon (PA6,6) composites.
Michelman, known in the fibers and composites industry as the interface experts, and manufacturer of Hydrosize® fiber sizing solutions, will feature its Hydrosize® Carbon family of products at JEC World 2020.
Optimizing Interfacial Adhesion Between Polymers & Fibers
Hydrosize® Carbon allows carbon fiber manufacturers to optimize the interfacial adhesion between polymers and fibers by tailoring the surface chemistry of their
reinforcement fibers to the chemistry of the matrix resin. Our diverse range of grades offer a wide variety of solutions depending on resin compatibility, fiber type, and desired composite performance.
Designed for high-temperature polyamide applications, the Hydrosize® Carbon 200 Series is APE, solvent, and VOC-free, and is perfect for fiber-reinforced nylon composites where greater thermal stability is required.
Hydrosize® Carbon 300 Series
Formulated for polycarbonates (PC) and other PC blends such as PC-ABS, the Hydrosize® Carbon 300 Series produces good chemical resistance along with interfacial adhesion to these polymer systems.
Hydrosize® Carbon 400 Series
The Hydrosize® Carbon 400 Series includes high-performance grades that can withstand the extreme processing temperatures that many high-temperature thermoplastics require. Appropriate materials include PEEK, PPS, PEI, and others used to produce various composite engine components. This series exhibits excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties, and low creep.
Hydrosize® Carbon 700 Series
Finally, the Hydrosize® Carbon 700 Series, currently under final stages of development and formulated to improve the performance of carbon fiber reinforced vinyl ester composites, is targeted for SMC applications. Its proprietary chemistry allows for increased adhesion between the carbon fiber and various vinyl ester compounds.
Source: Michelman