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Leading nonwovens producer engages in American wind energy market

31 Jul '12
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Besides tailor-made seals from Simrit, Chem-Trend, a business division of Freudenberg Chemical Specialties and global leader in the development and manufacture of specialty release solutions, has developed a new series of release agents that offer outstanding performance when removing rotor blades from the mold. Wind turbine rotor blades play a significcant role in energy efficiency.

The design and shape of the blades have been optimized to meet steadily growing requirements for improved aerodynamics and the highest possible energy yields. Rotor blades are molded from a wide range of composite materials. With special release agents from Chem-Trend, it is easier to release the blades from the mold without damage which could impact energy efficiency.

Furthermore, products from Freudenberg Nonwovens are used for composites (FRP) which are suited for surface protection and as core material in production of rotor blades for wind power stations in addition to products such as pipes, tanks, container boards, facade panels, skis, surfboards and boats. Surfacing nonwovens improve the resistance to both corrosion and abrasion defects. Core materials are used to reduce the weight and to increase mechanical strength which helps in cost cutting.

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