Freudenberg Performance Materials (Weinheim, Germany and Durham, N.C., U.S.) is exhibiting to support the North American composites industry with high-performance surfacing veils, flow media and spacers. 

Freudenberg’s surfacing veils set new standards in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) component material performance and longevity. In addition to being functional, they provide optional abrasion resistance, corrosion protection, smooth surfaces and improved mechanical strength. 

The company features its versatile portfolio of nonwovens — which includes materials made from glass, PAN and PET, among others — that are meticulously engineered for various applications, including anti-corrosive layers in piping and tank construction, UV-resistant facade panels and an array of other end products where environmental stressors can significantly weaken materials. 

Attendees also have the opportunity to engage with Freudenberg experts to explore ways to enhance resin infusion and foam injection molding techniques. A particular highlight is the 3D polymeric filament structures from Enka Solutions used in flow media and spacers. These products, specifically designed for efficient resin infusion and foam injection molding applications, enables manufacturers to achieve significant improvements in quality and efficiency, ensuring that their products adhere to the highest standards.

In processes such as vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) and resin transfer molding (RTM), composites using Enka Solutions flow media exhibit optimal bonding and improved mechanical characteristics, which notably minimizes the likelihood of defects and wrinkling in the final products. The flow media from Enka Solutions facilitate quick and dependable resin distribution, ensuring complete wetting of the internal structure while maintaining the precise positioning of glass fiber reinforcement netting and component surfaces.