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SGL to show carbon fibre products at JEC expo

03 Mar '16

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Germany's SGL Group is set to present new material developments and innovative carbon fibre-based product solutions and their applications at the JEC World expo in Paris, from March 8 to 10, 2016, at hall 6, booth C25.

As a prime example for the innovative use of composites in large-scale production, SGL Group is showcasing the “Carbon Core” body of the new BMW 7 series for the first time at the JEC. Carbon fibre braids of SGL Group are being used as standard in combination with aluminium in the roof frame structure of this model series. The braids are produced in a fully automated process and then supplied directly to the BMW Group as preforms for the component production. SGL Group also supplies carbon fibres, carbon fibre-based fabrics and non-wovens, which are used according to the specific component requirements as standard in various parts of the body of the 7 series such as the C- and B-pillar pillar, rear panel, door sills, transmission tunnel, and roof rails, according to a press release.

In addition, SGL Group will demonstrate its current development activities in the newly created “AUTO Planet” innovation area of the JEC fair. Among the Company's innovations are SIGRAPREG TowPregs based on 50k continuous carbon fibre tow. SIGRAPREG TowPregs made from carbon and glass fibres are particularly suitable for automated production processes because of their width stability and excellent winding behaviour and they impart very good mechanical properties to the component.

Another highlight of the innovative product solutions presented by SGL Group is the range of different material options in the area of fibre-reinforced thermoplastics. These include tapes, sheets & LFT, which permit very fast cycles, easy weldability, and good recyclability. (GK)

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