| 2-Ply with Fiber Orientation at 0° & 90°. . Polystrand ThermoBallistic laminates combine continuous E-Glass (ThermoBallistic-E™) structural fibers with a proprietary polypropylene thermoplastic polymers to form sheets, ribbons or tapes that can be subsequently molded to create end-use applications including ballistic and blast panels to protect troops, vehicles, equipment and buildings. The Polystrand materials and process technologies combine continuous structural fibers with an energy-dissipating matrix of thermoplastic polymer. This results in a reinforced thermoplastic composite that has many advantages compared to traditional, more brittle thermosetting polymer composites in ballistic panels. The many performance benefits of Polystrand ThermoBallistic materials include: - Exceptional Energy Management Properties (ballistic, blast and high strain-to-failure)
- Improved V50 Performance Against a 30 Caliber FSP (ThermoBallistic E)
- Lighter Weight (automotive, aircraft and defense applications)
- X-Ply™ 0/90 Laminates up to 50" x 100" (1.27m x 2.54m) and rolls
- 100% Recyclable (no material waste)
- Reduced Molding Cycles (higher productivity and lower cost)
- Re-Formable (panels can be reconfigured multiple times)
- Design Flexibility (fiber selection and fiber orientation)
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