Combiflow
Ahlstrom Corporation
Ahlstrom Combiflow is a special reinforcement for closed mold processes.
It consists of three layers; two layers of chopped glassfiber on the surfaces and a porous elastic layer in
the middle providing an excellent resin flow. The elastic layer is marked with SP code.
PRODUCT
CODE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
OZ/FT2
COMBIFLOW
THICKNESS MIL
DIN53855
LAMINATE
THICKNESS MIL
A31300 M1.0/SP180/M1.0 134 65-130
A31450 M1.5/SP180/M1.5 185 80-150
A31600 M2.0/SP180/M2.0 235 90-170
A32300 M1.0/SP250/M1.0 170 75-150
A32450 M1.5/SP250/M1.5 215 90-165
A32600 M2.0/SP250/M2.0 270 100-190
+ optionally surface tissue A80
Ahlstrom Combiflow s binder free construction gives excellent drape ability, very good resin flow and
good compatibility with resins.
The products easy lay up in the mold and very high wetting capacity increase productivity and make your
production more economical.
Good surface finish as well as high glass content with high mechanical properties can be reached with
Ahlstrom Combiflow. Above all preforming can be omitted in most applications.
MECHANICAL DATA UNIT M1.5/SP180/M1.5 STD
Tensile Strength Mpa 122 ISO 3238
Tensile Modulus Mpa 7900 ISO 3268
Erogation at Break % 2.3 ISO 3268
Flexural Strength MPa 151 ISO 178
Flexural Modulus MPa 6300 ISO 178
Fiber Content %-w 35.4 ISO 1172
Matrix Polyester Resin – –
FRP Services reserves the right to change the information given herein without prior notice. We believe this information to be reliable, but
do not guarantee its applicability to the user s process or assume liability for occurrence arising out of its use. The user, by accepting
products described herein agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing any application before committing to production.
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COMPARISON TEST UNIT
COMBIFLOW
M1.5/SP180/M1.5
CFM 1.5oz/ft2
Tensile Strength MPa 151 76
Elongation at Break % 2.5 2.0
E-Modulus MPa 9113 5366
Energy/Work Nmm 5303 2709
Flexural Strength Mpa 191 134
Flexion % 3.4 3.1
E-Modulus MPa 7309 5118
Energy/Work Nmm 4185 3248
Impact Strength KJ/m2 47.9 39.8
Shear Strength MPa 31.1 26.5
Barcol Hardness – 50-55 35-45
Glass Content %-w 41.0 30.3
Number of Layers – 3 6
Thickness mil – 180-200 215-235
*TEST METHOD Polyester Resin: Viscosity 200cP Curling System: 1%Col%=1%MEKP Laminate
Size: 16″X32″ Application: Between Films Vacuum 0.6 bar Resin Injection Time: 8and 15mins
Packaging
WIDTH
INCH
ROLL
LENGTH(yd)
PALLET
WEIGHT(lb)
QUANTITY PER FCL 20′
(lb)
A31300 M1.0/SP180/M1.0 50 49 386 7,720
A31450 M1.5/SP180/M1.5 50 44 457 9,140
A31600 M2.0/SP180/M2.0 50 38 530 10,600
A32300 M1.0/SP250/M1.0 50 38 326 6,520
A32450 M1.5/SP250/M1.5 50 38 442 8,840
A 32600 M2.0/SP250/M2.0 50 27 398 7,960
* Every roll is individually wrapped, 4 rolls on pallet, 20 pallets per 20’FCL
This product is specially made for exclusive sale into the NAFTA-countries and South America.
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