Chomarat Group, France, has introduced TPreg, a range of continuous thermoplastic pre-impregnated
reinforcements with automotive and sports/leisure applications.
Acording to the company, TPreg offers advantages including speed of conversion processes,
low volatile emissions, thermoformability and recyclability. The material is conformable while
maintaining perfect fiber orientation; and can be made in a range of widths using various materials
including carbon or glass fiber, among others. Other advantages include low weight, reduced
production costs and large series production possibilities.
“With various impregnation levels in development, the range is suited to various production
processes and opens up new technico-economic prospects for the market,” said P. Sanial, R&D
manager, Chomarat.
May/June 2013
