Honeycomb sandwich panels combined with CFRT composites skins (thermosetting materials and thermoplastic materials) are strong and tough as well as lightweight. In TOPOLO, the thermoplastic composite panels greatly reduce the cost and minimize the handing operation for producers. The max-width is 2.8m.
Property Comparison between Thermoplastic and Thermo-setting Panels
Properties | Thermoplastic Composites | Thermo-setting Composites |
---|---|---|
Light Weight | ++++ | ++ |
Recyclable | Y | N |
Cross-linked | N | Y |
Common Materials | PP,ABS, PE,PS, PC | Polyester, Vinyl ester, Epoxy, PU |
Process | Melted and Formed | From liquid to solid, through polymerization or cross-linking |