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HP-Textiles to show In-Mould-Coating technology at CE

10 Sep '13

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The In-Mould-Coating (IMC) from HP-Textiles GmbH is a specially developed 2 component varnish for in mould applications. Apart from the immense time saving and the cost reduction, the quality of the finished component is higher because the varnish enables a better adhesion to the component than separate varnish procedures.

With this innovative vacuum injection method, the varnish is first placed in the negative mould. The membrane-wrapped suction hose ensures high process safety.

Furthermore the In-Mould-Coating prevents effects like an “orange peel”. Such effects can appear at conventional varnish procedures. The important advantages compared to conventional methods are the weight reduction and that the IMC can be over laminated in a long period after the application

The MTI-hose (Membrane Tube Infusion) is a membrane-wrapped suction hose which is permeable for air and gases. Resins can not escape and are stopped at the membrane.

This will ensure that the fibre layers get completely impregnated without sucking surplus resin out of the component. Furthermore no pinholes will occur and airlocks will be minimized.

The result is a perfect and ready painted component, reduced process times and thus cost-savings with high process safety!

Composite Europe