Unidirectional Thermoplastic Tape Uses High-Performance Nylon

Toray Advanced Composites has launched a thermoplastic composite unidirectional (UD) tape that uses a high-performance nylon which can be processed by thermoforming and wrapping, as well as ATL and AFP advanced manufacturing techniques that involve the precise placement of composite materials (such as carbon fibers) onto aircraft structures. This can enable the creation of complex, high-strength components that are essential for modern aerospace applications. Toray Cetex TC915 PA+ is said to be excellent for sporting goods, high-performance industrial applications, automotive structure, energy (oil/gas & hydrogen), Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) applications.

The material is said to introduce enhanced performance attributes such as increased strength, higher stiffness, higher temperature stability and lower moisture absorption. Says director of product and market strategy Mark Mielke, “TC915 is a remarkable thermoplastic material with exceptional mechanical properties higher than typical polyamide-based composites and nylon material. Toray TC915 PA+  is a natural addition to our Cetex portfolio with enhanced characteristics that allow structural components to perform well in high-stress conditions at elevated temperatures, which is crucial for demanding markets prioritizing safety and performance for their end-users.”