Laminates

Exel designs and produces a wide range of special fibre reinforced laminates, which are used in both sporting goods and industrial applications. The laminates generally combine glass fibre rovings or fabrics, for high strength, with a special epoxy resin system, which is used for maximum adhesion. The fibres can be in various directions depending on customer requirements:- lengthwise, partly 90⁰ or /-45⁰ for high torsional strength and stiffness. Carbon fibres can also be included to give improved strength and stiffness properties.

Advantages:

• Excellent specific strength (strength / weight ratio)
• Wide range of fibres and reinforcement structures are available to achieve high stiffness, strength and torsion properties
• Corrosion and water resistant
• Special surface choices with printed papers (e.g. wood imitations), non-wovens or fabrics
• Good adhesion properties
• The usage of laminate in wood construction will minimize the effect of moisture absorption.