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In the production of fibre-reinforced plastic components on
the basis of VAP® technology, liquid resin is poured into moulds
and the whole structure is covered with a membrane laminate
such as those made by Trans-Textil. Air molecules trapped in
the resin can cause fractures and thus have to be extracted
under vacuum. In this, the membrane laminates by Trans-Textil
fulfil two purposes: they hold the resin in shape and offer
micropores through which gasous molecules are able to escape.
Enhanced quality and process reliability
VAP® ensures:
- enhanced part quality
- greater production flexibility
- shorter throughout times
- consistent results
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www.vap-info.com
(vacuum assisted process VAP)
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The membrane laminates made by Trans-Textil have been used in the production of
wind turbine rotor blades for a number of years. We conduct research
and development in this high-tech field, thus investing in cutting-edge technologies as well as alternative power generation methods.
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In its VAP® lab, Trans-Textil develops and tests combinations
of membrane laminates, resins and processing approaches under realistic conditions.
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Trans-Textil GmbH, EADS-licensed manufacturer
of central components
for the patented VAP® method, has
qualified its C2003 VAP® membrane
system for aviation
applications together with its partners Airbus Deutschland
GmbH and Premium Aerotec GmbH. This places a new high-temperature-
resistant
and practically transparent material on the market for membrane-
assisted
vacuum infusion in the aerospace sector. The C2003 membrane
system, a complete new development by Trans-Textil, acts as
a reliable resin
barrier for vacuum infusion processes and
ensures dependable air and gas
evacuation over the entire
component surface. Specifically developed for use
with certain
resin systems at defined temperatures (up to 190°), it
is already
proving of value in the fabrication of aviation
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