SAERTEX LEO® - Coated fabric

Fire protection for composite materials

Protective fabric for composites

SAERTEX LEO® coated fabric is a fiberglass fabric with an integrated intumescent fire protection coating, which forms an insulating layer in the event of a fire. This combination of lightweight construction with integrated fire protection can be incorporated into any monolithic or sandwich composite structure construction to meet the most demanding fire protection requirements.

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Area of ​​application

  • Rolling material
  • Aviation
  • Battery Safety
  • General industrial applications

Characteristics

  • Resin systems: compatible with most standard EP resin systems, others on request
  • Width (nominal): 1270 mm
  • Processing: Designed for use in closed molding applications (infusion, RTM, press molding, etc.)
  • Total tolerance: approx. 7.4%
  • Total areal weight: approx. 1933 g/m²
  • Start of reaction: approx. 150°C
  • Thermal conductivity (infused plate): 0.588 W/mK
  • Approvals: On request
  • Labeling (standard): Each roll is equipped with a label on the core. Another label is located on the outside, on the foil or on the box.
  • Packaging (standard): Each roll is rolled on a cardboard core and wrapped in aluminum foil. Other packaging options can be determined individually.
  • Storage recommendation: Protect from humidity and direct sunlight. To avoid humidity and electrostatic charge problems, fabrics must be conditioned 24 hours before processing, regardless of storage conditions.