CFRT Sheets
Multilayer Continuous Fiberglass Reinforced Thermoplastic Sheets
What is CFRT Sheet?
CFRT Sheets are new type of thermoplastic FRP sheets, which is laminated by multiple layers of continuous fiber-reinforced unidirectional tapes. It has good toughness, high strength, and high impact damage tolerance, and can be stored at room temperature for a long time. CFRT sheets are characterized by a flexible design with a choice of fiber type, fiber content and fiber orientation to meet special requirements. The lightweight and high strength of CFRT material, low thickness, plus beautiful appearance, is a breakthrough in the boundaries of traditional metal and plastic materials. Products made of CFRT materials can be recycled at the end of their useful life, and it is a model for sustainable materials.
Advantages of CFRT Sheets
Basic Specifications
Laminated Material | Continuous Fiberglass Prepreg Unidirectional Tape (UD Tapes) |
Fiberglass Content | 40~60% |
Resin System | Polyethylene (PE); Polypropylene (PP); Polystyrene (PS); Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA); Polyvinyl chloride (PVC); Nylon (Nylon); Polycarbonate (PC); Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) (PTFE); Polyethylene terephthalate (PET); Polyoxymethylene (POM). |
Layers | 2~40 |
Cross-ply Angle | 0°/90°, 45°/45° |
Thickness | 0.32~12mm |
Width | ≤3.2m |
Shape | Roll(thickness≤2mm),Sheet(thickness≥2mm) |
Surface Film | PVC, PET, PP film |
Density | ≈1.5g/cm3 |
CFRT Sheets VS Thermoset FRP Sheets
- Continuous fibers provide much more strength and stiffness.
- Excellent impact resistance and shear performance.
- Lightweight: 35% lighter than GRP sheets.
- Strong tenacity: 100% more than GRP sheets.
- Low cost: 20% lower than the cost of GRP sheets.
- Thermal insulated and corrosion-resistant.
- Easy processing and assembling.
- Non-poisonous and odorless.
- 100% recyclable.
CFRT Composites Panels
- The CFRT skin foam core sandwich panel is not only lightweight and high in strength but also has a good thermal insulation effect.
- Thermoplastic honeycomb panels are not only lighter and have greater load-bearing capacity, but also have better impact resistance.
- Instead of traditional wood or metal building formwork, it is not deformed and can be recycled many times.
Applications of CFRT Sheets
- CFRT sheets are used as skin materials for refrigerated or dry freight trucks.
- The use of CFRT sheets as body skins on RVs is stronger and more durable than ordinary thermosetting FRP.
- Use CFRT as the outer protective layer of the building.
- The use of CFRT on floors, wall panels, and ceilings on transportation objects can bring more lightweight experience.
- Using CFRT materials as drag-reducing materials can not only effectively reduce energy consumption, but also increase safety protection for vehicles.
- CFRT can greatly increase the strength of rackets, skis, sleds, surfboards, diving boards, and paddles while reducing weight.
- The buildings on board use a large number of CFRT composite panels as construction materials.
- The furniture made of CFRT materials is more beautiful and concise.
TOPOLO CFRT Materials
With its newly developed continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic technology, TOPOLO has attracted interest from several market segments including the electrical industry, automotive, medical, sports shoes and consumer goods. We also produce T-UD series uni-directional reinforced tapes and T-PC series thermoplastic composite sheets at our production site in Shanghai. We believe the new material can truly bring value to next-generation products across industries by delivering a combination of lightweight construction, specific strengths, and finishes at a scale unreachable for today’s existing materials.