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powerRibs™ 235g Mesh (1100mm)

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PowerRibs is a fabric in the form of ribs made from natural (flax) fibers, designed to significantly increase bending stiffness in thin-walled composites.

PowerRibs creates a structure resembling ribbing, which imitates the venation of a leaf for applications requiring high structural performance. When combined with natural ampliTex™ fibers, it is possible to achieve the same bending stiffness and weight as a monolithic carbon fiber laminate.

The fabric has a width of 1100 mm and is sold by the linear meter.

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powerRibs™ is a fabric in the form of ribs made from natural (flax) fibers, designed to significantly increase bending stiffness in thin-walled composites.

Benefits of powerRibs™

The exceptional stiffness of powerRibs combined with natural ampliTex™ fibers allows for the creation of flax laminates with the same bending stiffness and weight as monolithic carbon fiber laminates. When combined with carbon, glass, aramid, or natural fibers, powerRibs™ enables significant weight reduction compared to monolithic laminates with the same stiffness within a specified range.

When used with carbon or glass fibers, powerRibs™ provides substantial vibration damping in the material, as well as limits crack propagation in damaged areas. Unlike carbon fibers, a composite made with natural fibers, powerRibs™, and ampliTex™ has built-in strength, increasing safety in case of accidents.

During vacuum infusion, the resin flow on the laminate surface is improved, which largely replaces traditional flow media. This reduces waste from consumable materials and resin.

Thanks to the built-in properties of flax fibers, powerRibs™ has a low coefficient of thermal expansion, making it compatible with carbon fiber components. Unlike carbon fibers, flax fibers almost entirely allow radio frequency (RF) signals to pass through.

Usage Guidelines

  • powerRibs™ are compatible with epoxy and polyester resins.
  • Under storage conditions at 22°C and 50% relative humidity, they naturally contain approximately 6-7% moisture by weight. When used with moisture-sensitive resins, they should be dried before use (e.g., 105°C for 15 minutes).
  • A key element in optimizing the stiffening effect of powerRibs™ is the creation of a ribbed surface structure. Therefore, it is necessary to use a molding process with flexible vacuum film or silicone, which will adapt to the rib shape on the B-side of the laminate.
  • The mechanical properties of the powerRibs™ layer with a 3D structure can be effectively simulated in FEM or mechanical analysis using a virtual equivalent monolithic layer with a specific thickness, elasticity modulus, and density, depending on the process parameters. For information and support on mechanical predictions, please contact us directly.

Application

Composite structures where bending stiffness is crucial:

  • Body parts (bumpers, doors, panels, front parts, spoilers)
  • Dashboard, car interiors
  • Structural components (pipes, profiles)

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Example of body panel

powerRibs in vacuum bag

BC-PR-235-M-1100-5022
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Data sheet

Areal weight
235 g/m²
Width
1100 mm
Theoretical thickness
-
Fiber density
-
Young modulus
-
Elongation at break
-
Weave
Mesh
Fiber type
Flax (EU)

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Name: Bcomp LTD.

Adress: Passage du Cardinal 1, CH-1700 Fribourg

Country: Szwajcaria

Contact: [email protected]

ExaTec Composites sp. z o.o. is official distributor of Bcomp Ltd. materials.

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