Electrophoretic deposition coating. A characteristic feature of this process is that colloidal particles suspended in a liquid medium migrate under the influence of an electric field (electrophoresis) and are deposited onto an electrode.
Synthetic polyether-polyurea copolymer known for its exceptional elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than natural rubber.
Expanded polystyrene is a rigid and tough, closed-cell foam. It is made of pre-expanded polystyrene beads. Due to its technical properties such as low weight, rigidity, and formability, EPS can be used in a wide range of different applications.
Type of fiber-reinforced plastic where the reinforcement fiber is specifically glass fiber. The glass fiber may be randomly arranged, flattened into a sheet (called a chopped strand mat), or woven into a fabric. Fiberglass is unique in its strength and yet it is lightweight. Although it is not as strong and stiff as composites based on carbon fiber, it is less brittle, and its raw materials are much cheaper.
Soft napped insulating fabric made from a type of polyester called polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other synthetic fibers. A lightweight, warm, soft and hydrofobic fabric. Regular polar fleece is not wind-proof and does not absorb moisture. It is readily generates static electricity.
High-pressure fiberglass laminate, a kind of composite material. It is created by stacking multiple layers of glass cloth, soaking in epoxy resin, and compressing the resulting material under heat until the epoxy cures. G10 is favoured for its high strength, low moisture absorption, excellent electrical insulating properties and chemical resistance.
Joining of materials by supplying High Frequency energy in the form of an electromagnetic field (27.12 MHz) and pressure to the material surfaces to be joined.
Deformation of metal while it is above the recrystallization point. Hot forging is recommended for the deformation of metal that features a high formability ratio. Hot forging provides a homorgenized grain structure.
Manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting material into a mould. Material for the part is fed into a heated barrel, mixed, and forced into a mould cavity, where it cools and hardens to the configu-ration of the cavity.
Rope constructed with its interior core protected by a woven exterior sheath designed to optimize strength, durability, and flexibility. The core fibers provide the tensile strength of the rope, while the sheath protects the core from abrasion during use.
Kevlar is the registered trademark for a para-aramid synthetic fiber. Kevlar has many applications, ranging from bicycle tires and racing sails to body armor, because of its high tensile strength-to-weight ratio; by this measure it is 5 times stronger than steel. It is designed to protect users from cuts, abrasions and heat. Kevlar-based protective gear is often considerably lighter and thinner than equivalent gear made of more traditional materials.
Generic designation for a family of synthetic polymers, based on aliphatic or semi-aromatic polyamides. Nylon is a thermoplastic silky material that can be melt-processed into fibers, films or shapes. Nylon is very much suitable for hosiery and the knitted fabrics because of its smoothness, light weight and high strength.