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Oerlikon visualizes Eiffel tower made from composites

27 Feb '13

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Oerlikon Textile Components can look back at over 40 years of experrience in the production of components specially developed for the glass fibre industry. At the JEC, this business unit will be presenting innovative aprons from the Accotex series which are used in glass fibre processing. The glass fibre apron Accotex 964 FG3 was specially developed for super-fine filaments such as BC (4 µm), C (4.5 µm) or D (5 µm).

Vacuum pumps are essential in the production of composites
In addition to the innovative Oerlikon Textile exhibits, the Oerlikon Group is also presenting new coating solutions from Oerlikon Balzers at their exhibition booth, as well as aspects of the vacuum technology supplied by Oerlikon Leybold.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum provides pumps & systems for various applications. The Sogevac, Trivac &SP pump series have proven themselves over the years in degassing, lamination and resin transfer moulding applications. Based on their experience in these difficult processes, Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum can offer optimised vacuum pumps, ranging from 10 to 300 m3/h, and complete systems. The wide motor range enables worldwide deployment of these pumps.

Oil-lubricated pumps (Sogevac or Trivac) or dry-running pumps (SP) can be used according to customer requirements. Thanks to specially selected oils, the Trivac &Sogevac series enable long working intervals without maintenance and with adapted optimal performance features. Major manufacturers of wind generator rotor blades, shipyards, aircraft builders and component manufacturers in America, Europe and Asia trust in technology made by Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum.

More than 90 Oerlikon Balzers Coating Center worldwide
Oerlikon Balzers is the world's leading supplier of surface technologies, which significantly improve the performance and durability of precision components as well as tools for the metal and plastics processing industries. These coatings, marketed under the BALINIT brand name, are extremely thin and exceptionally hard. They significantly reduce friction and wear.

BALINIT DIAMOND PLUS is the solution for aluminium alloys and composite materials. An especially smooth, nanocrystalline structure facilitates chip flow and prevents the formation of built-up edges. Cutting forces are significantly reduced. Thanks to the excellent surface quality of the workpieces, no reworking is necessary.

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