Michelman introduces its new series of Hydrosize Carbon fibre sizing solutions to the attendees at the ongoing CAMX 2018. Hydrosize Carbon 200 Series includes products used as carbon fibre sizing for polyamide and/or high temperature polyamide applications. The four-day event for comprehensive composites and advanced materials will conclude on October 18.

This new family illustrates Michelman’s commitment to carbon fibre manufacturers and will allow the composites industry to leverage carbon fibre’s unique benefits of high strength and stiffness; and help it further exploit the traditional benefits of composites: design freedom, consolidation of parts, and integration of functionality while meeting light-weighting initiatives, Michelman said in a press release.

This series includes APE free dispersions designed for fibre reinforced nylon composites where greater thermal stability is required. A typical automotive application would include coolant pumps. Other benefits of these solvent and VOC-free small particle size dispersions include excellent film forming properties and high strand integrity. They are applied via dip, rod, air knife, gravure, spray and blade applicators.

Formulated to work with polycarbonates (PC) and other PC blends such as PC-ABS, Hydrosize Carbon 300 Series of products offer good chemical resistance along with interfacial adhesion to such polymer systems. An appropriate application includes laptop cases

The 400 Series of high performing sizing can withstand the extreme processing temperatures that many high temperature thermoplastics require. Appropriate materials include PEEK, PPS, PEI and others used to produce various composite engine components, the release added. This series exhibits excellent thermal stability, mechanical properties as well as low creep. This technology is proven to work with carbon fibre and is especially suited for chopped carbon fibre applications. 

The new Hydrosize Carbon 700 Series' products are specifically formulated to improve the performance of carbon fibre reinforced vinyl ester composites. A typical automotive application would be exterior or under-the-hood components. Its proprietary chemistry allows for increased adhesion between the carbon fibre and various vinyl ester compounds. (RR)