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Membrane laminates for VAP® technology

Trans-Textil is licensed by EADS to produce highly-developed membrane laminates for use in the Vacuum Assisted Process
(VAP®) developed and patented by EADS. VAP® is deployed in the aerospace industry and in the production of wind turbine
blades for eco-friendly power generation. The process and not only makes the production of large lighweight parts more
cost-effective but also enhances the safety of the finished products.



VAP Wind energy VAP lab

VAP®: How it works

Many years of experience in the wind energy field

VAP® lab

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

Graphics VAP Pdf (32 KB)
EADS Technology Licensing
www.vap-info.com



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.



Trans-Textil EADS authorised LICENSOR

In its VAP® lab, Trans-Textil develops and tests combinations of membrane laminates, resins and processing approaches under realistic conditions.


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