North Thin Ply Technology

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"As a sister company to the North Technology Group, and as inventors of the 3Di™ technology for North Sails' grand prix yacht racing sails, North Thin Ply Technology develops a world-leading range of thin ply prepreg products and complementary technical solutions for use in the field of composites. NTPT™ has proven the combination of customer collaboration, technical innovation and a highly dynamic team of experienced professionals hits the mark when delivering solutions to sectors with a demand for performance such as motorsport, marine, aerospace, sporting goods, and luxury accessories. NTPT™’s problem solving approach acknowledges each customer has a different set of requirements. With access to considerable analytical capability for product development and problem solving, the company develops application-specific and tailor-made products and processing options in consultation with its clients."

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THINPREG™ TP 135

Polymer Name:Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Functions:Prepreg
Reinforcement Material:Carbon Fibers
Processing Methods:Prepreg Processing, Vacuum Bagging, Hand Lay-up, Compression Molding
End Uses:Structural Components

THINPREG™ TP 135 is a breakthrough product combining high strength and high toughness in a thin ply format. The PES-toughened epoxy system shows compression after impact properties typical of 3rd generation aerospace matrices. Thin ply materials achieve higher usable properties from the fiber through spreading load more consistently though the laminate and delaying first ply failure. Negligible ply drop-off effects and greater degrees of freedom in design are now combined with a PES-toughened system for high resolution, highly optimized, super-strong composite structures.

THINPREG™ TP 380CE

Polymer Name:Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Functions:Prepreg
Reinforcement Material:Carbon Fibers
Processing Methods:Prepreg Processing
End Uses:Structural Parts

THINPREG™ TP 380CE is a Uni-Directional tape made of Carbon fibers impregnated with a thermoset cyanate ester resin system. ThinPreg™ 380CE uses a high Tg resin well adapted to autoclave molding at 180°C (350°F) with post-curing. The Fiber Areal Weight of ThinPreg™ 380CE ranges from 30g/m2 to 300g/m2 and the standard resin content ranges from 32 to 42% by weight. The North Thin Ply Technology process allows for the adjustment of the fiber / resin ratio upon request.

THINPREG™ TP 415

Polymer Name:Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Functions:Prepreg
Reinforcement Material:Aramid (Kevlar), Glass Fibers, Carbon Fibers
Processing Methods:Vacuum Bagging, Compression Molding
End Uses:Structural Components

THINPREG™ TP 415 is a rubber toughened version of TP402, design for sporting goods application, combining high elongation and great toughness. It is available in ultra-Thin Ply format, as low as 15gsm. This hot-melt epoxy prepreg is recommended to be cured at 135°C for optimal performance and a Tg until 145°C Onset (by E’ DMA). This matrix has a very good flow control. TP415 offers excellent mechanical properties on a wide variety of fibers, and fiber weights.

THINPREG™ TP 402

Polymer Name:Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Functions:Prepreg
Reinforcement Material:Aramid (Kevlar), Carbon Fibers
Processing Methods:Prepreg Processing
End Uses:Structural Components

THINPREG™ TP 402 is a resin system suitable for manufacture of unidirectional prepreg material. ThinPreg™ 402 is a versatile system that is used most often with carbon fiber, but can also be impregnated into a wide range of reinforcing fibers including quartz, glass, aramid fiber etc. ThinPreg™ 402 features a high Tg (180°C) capability with additional toughening, and has been designed to be a good all-round product in terms of mechanical strength and processability.

THINPREG™ TP 736LT

Polymer Name:Epoxy Resins & Compounds
Functions:Prepreg
Reinforcement Material:Carbon Fibers, Glass Fibers
Processing Methods:Prepreg Processing, Vacuum Bagging, Hand Lay-up, Compression Molding
End Uses:Hulls, Bulkheads

THINPREG™ TP 736LT is an exceptionally versatile hot-melt, epoxy prepreg. It can be cured at temperature as low as 80°C (176°F), or can be used for faster molding of components at 120°C (248°F). This is achieved with a good out-life of up to 60 days at 18-22°C (64-72°C)..