Oct 19 2009
Advanced Composites Group Ltd. (ACG), part of the Composites Division of Umeco plc, will exhibit its VTM and MTM Series prepregs - 'the prepreg systems of choice in the marine industry' - on Stand No.: 01.609 at the METS 2009 marine show, which takes place between the 17th and 19th November.
ACG is a world leading manufacture and supplier of carbon and glass reinforced prepreg materials into the Marine industry. With over 30 years' experience operating at the forefront of composites technology, and with manufacturing facilities in Europe and the United States, the Group offers an unparalleled one-stop formulation, manufacturing and combined design and product application service for structural and tooling prepreg solutions with a focused approach to providing prepreg materials formulated for specific applications.
2009 saw the Ericsson Racing Team win the Volvo Ocean Race with ACG as its official supplier for all prepreg composite materials for boat construction, confirming ACG as the materials supplier of choice at the highest levels of yacht racing.
ACG VTM260 Series prepregs offer ease of handling in the workshop, long freezer out life and controlled flow combine with a broad processing window with a 65°C low temperature initial cure or reduced total cycle. Process innovations such as ZPREG partial impregnation technology and supporting range of surface plies and adhesives have further enhanced the range, making VTM260 series one of the most user-friendly prepreg systems available.
VTM267, a new addition to the range, offers improved workshop handling through reduced temperature sensitivity and controlled tack levels. The flow profile of VTM267 improves fibre wet out, thereby reducing void levels, improving laminate quality, making it particularly suited to the partial impregnation of heavier reinforcement fabrics.
For applications where the flexible cure profile of the VTM system is not required, two new 80 to 120°C curing variants, MTM57-2 and MTM57-3, offer the same enhancements to the Group's already successful MTM57 prepreg, which has proved popular with spar makers.