PA6 (polyamide 6) resin is characterized by high specific strength, good toughness, oil resistance, wear resistance, easy processing and many other excellent properties. The continuous glass fiber content in GPA6 fiberglass UD tape is 60%. It is suitable for aviation, high-speed rail, automobile parts and various industrial equipment parts.

  • Lightweight.
  • High strength and modulus.
  • Excellent impact resistance.
  • Design flexibility.
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Description

What is UD Tape?

UD tapes (unidirectional prepreg tapes) are composite materials used to create lightweight, high-strength structures. They consist of fiber reinforcements (such as carbon fiber or fiberglass) pre-impregnated with a matrix material (usually resin). The fibers are aligned in a single direction to maximize strength in a specific direction. Prepreg tapes can be laid in specific directions to produce composite structures with specific mechanical properties. Unidirectional prepreg tapes are valued for their strength, toughness, and lightweight, making them ideal for high-performance applications.

Product Features

  • High strength and high stiffness: Unidirectional fiber reinforced materials provide excellent mechanical properties and can withstand high strength and high stiffness requirements.
  • Excellent thermoplasticity: The thermoplastic polymer matrix allows the material to be shaped and processed after heating and solidifies after cooling, making it reproducible.
  • Lightweight: Compared with traditional metal materials, thermoplastic unidirectional tape has a lower density, which can significantly reduce the weight of the structure.
  • Corrosion resistance: Thermoplastic composite materials have good corrosion resistance and are not susceptible to chemical attack.
  • Design flexibility: It can be designed and processed according to specific application needs, adapting to different shapes and structures.
  • Environmental protection: Thermoplastic polymers can be recycled and reused, meeting the requirements of environmental protection and sustainable development.

Mechanical Properties

Items Standards Condition Unit Value
Density ISO1183 23℃ g/cm3 1.72
Fiberglass Content ISO3451 23℃ %wt 60
Tape Thickness / 23℃ mm 0.30
Tensile Strength ISO527-3/Tape Dry, 10mm/min MPa 830
Flexural Strength ISO14125 Dry, 5mm/min MPa 1050
Flexural Modulus ISO14125 Dry, 5mm/min GPa 40
Inter-laminar Shear Strength ISO14130 1mm/min MPa 45
Compressive Strength ISO14126 1mm/min MPa 340

 

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