TRANS-TEXTIL/TECHNICAL
APPLICATIONS/VAP®-MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
Functional textile solutions for VAP®
Trans-Textil‘s work as a functional
fabric specialist involves the development and
production of sophisticated textile systems
for use in VAP®
membrane-assisted low
pressure infiltration. Our VAP® membrane systems –
the central component in
the
VAP® approach – are continuously adapted and
optimized according to differing process variables and practical
requirements,
whereby our broad portfolio of semi-permeable
barrier layers, the choice of a suitable textile carrier and
precise production
control enables us to develop flexible
solutions tailored to the resin system and process variants
involved. Along with adaptations
according to specific requirements,
these special solutions broaden the range of possible uses
for our VAP® membrane
systems still further.
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Our broad portfolio offers not only membrane systems designed
for efficient
implementation of various VAP® applications but also solutions
tailored to specific customer requirements. The edges and corners
on complex integrated structural components are no problem for
flexible membrane systems thanks to our VAP® strips, which
we deliver in widths adapted to design specifications.
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Integrating several VAP® stack layers into one facilitates
handling quite considerably.
Our multi-functional membrane systems do this already, as evidenced
by the breather layer they incorporate. The small raised nubs
involved (see right)
act as spacers for optimum vacuum distribution and faster removal
of trapped
air and gas as well as lower likelihood of handling mistakes.
In other words, VAP®
multilayer not only saves significantly on time but also improves
results.
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The development of three-dimensional VAP® membrane systems
shaped to fit
the lines of specific structural components is the goal of the
AZIMUT Project.
Such customised solutions are achieved with the help of our
innovative joining
techniques and not only facilitate handling in the production
of complex integrated
components but also deliver significant savings in terms of
time and costs.
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As an expert in the production of textile systems, Trans-Textil
is involved
in the CFK Integral Aviation Project, working with other partners
on
finding further means of combining as many flexible VAP®
stack layers
into one.
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