VACB460 is a needled polyester fabric for use as a highly drapable breather/absorption medium in composite vacuum bagging applications.
Lightweight polyester breather fabric with excellent all round stretch and drapeability
Effective for use in conjunction with components containing complex curvatures or acute radii.
Felted construction facilitates efficient resin bleed without risk of bridging, and use in single or multiple layers.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Viscat softening point 80ºC
Maximum Cure Temperature 200ºC
Fibre 100% Polyester
Colour White or Grey
Weight (nominal) 150g/m2
Thickness 2-3 mm (nominal, uncompressed)
Note: Breather has no release characteristics and should be separated from the laminate by a suitable porous release fabric or film. This product is not intended to be used as a breather material alone in high pressure autoclave cures.
STORAGE & HANDLING
No special storage conditions required
No skin irritation problems experienced
