| The trend towards lighter, better performing and more robust equipment for many sports remains unbroken. Yet the manufacturing process to create these innovative new products must continue to be cost efficient and reliable. In many cases, these demanding requirements call for fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) sandwich construction to deliver the ideal solution. Whether the goal is excellent bending stiffness and strength, stabilization of very thin FRP sheets against external forces, or generating complex 3-dimensional geometries with minimized effort - a ROHACELL® sandwich can do the trick. Strength and durability: ROHACELL® SL boasts outstanding mechanical strength, especially under tensile load, and a high tenacity. These attributes make it a great choice for applications with substantial dynamic mechanical loads, as often found in sports and leisure equipment. ROHACELL® helps you to save weight: The fine cell size minimizes the surface resin absorption while maintaining a strong connection to the face sheet. At the same time, the 100% closed cell structure keeps the resin where you want it – in the interface. Fast and efficient processing: Excellent temperature stability facilitates processing at up to 180°C with all common processes like vacuum infusion and resin transfer molding, pre-preg autoclaving as well as hand lay-up. High curing temperatures allow for reduced cycle times and excellent laminate properties. ROHACELL® SL is easy to shape by routing and thermoforming. Information provided by Evonik |
