Surfacing Veils play a crucial role in enhancing composite laminates, providing surface reinforcement and creating a smooth, resin-rich finish. Designed to add both aesthetic appeal and corrosion resistance to finished parts, these veils offer a wide range of options to meet diverse process and end-use performance requirements.

C Veils: Engineered to offer corrosion resistance and surface enhancements across various composite manufacturing processes, C Veils are infused with C Glass. This chemically resistant glass excels in acidic and alkaline environments, making C Veils ideal for applications that demand C Glass properties and the processing of conformable continuous fibers.

ECR Veils: Uniform and versatile, ECR Veils are crafted with glass fiber reinforcements that combine the electrical and mechanical properties of E Glass with the corrosion resistance of ECR glass. These veils are suitable for a variety of composite manufacturing processes, offering enhanced durability and performance.

Binder Options: Surfacing Veils are available with high, low, and non-soluble binders, catering to different needs and preferences. Low solubility binders offer superior wet strength and resistance to fiber washing while ensuring rapid wet-out. High solubility binders dissolve quickly in styrene-based resin systems, providing fast wet-out and conformability to complex part curvatures. Non-soluble binders offer maximum wet strength but with slightly less conformability. All binders are compatible with polyester, vinyl ester, and epoxy resins.

Global Quality Assurance: Our commitment to meeting customer demands for productivity, value, and support is reflected in the quality of our Surfacing Veils. Produced through a multi-regional process, our veils ensure consistent performance across different regions while meeting stringent quality and cost requirements. We continuously evolve our products and services to meet the evolving needs of our customers, offering veils optimized for global or regional specifications.

Surfacing Veil Product Selection:

Thickness: Veil thickness is a critical factor in selecting the appropriate product for composite parts. The standard thickness for corrosion resistance and surface enhancement is 13 mil (0.32 mm). Thicker veils may be chosen for enhanced print blocking or added corrosion protection, while thinner veils are preferred when sufficient surface properties are achieved. In processes like closed molding and infusion with higher glass content, thicker veils are often required to mask substrate reinforcements.

Solubility and Binder Selection: The choice of binder depends on the composite process and matrix resin chemistry. For open molding and complex curvatures, a soluble binder is preferred as it offers fast wet-out and can be used in dry winding processes. Low solubility binders are ideal when wet strength is required, while non-soluble binders are suitable for epoxy resin systems.

In summary, Surfacing Veils offer a comprehensive solution for enhancing composite laminates, ensuring optimal performance, and meeting the diverse needs of composite manufacturing processes.

Features:

Corrosion Resistance: Surfacing Veils stand as a formidable shield against corrosion, offering unparalleled protection and ensuring the longevity of composite structures in even the harshest environments.

Low Solubility Binders: Engineered with low solubility binders, these veils exhibit superior wet strength and resistance to fiber washing, ensuring rapid wet-out and consistent performance across various applications.

Styrene Soluble Binders: Specifically designed for open molding and complex curvatures, the styrene soluble binders dissolve swiftly in styrene-based resin systems, facilitating rapid wet-out and seamless integration into intricate designs.

Non-Soluble Binders: With non-soluble binders, these veils deliver maximum wet strength, guaranteeing durability and reliability while maintaining consistent processing throughout the manufacturing process.

Product Benefits:

Resin-Rich Surface Layer: Surfacing Veils create a resilient resin-rich surface layer, effectively shielding against chemical attack and bolstering the resistance of composite components against degradation.

Suitable for Harsh Environments: Versatile and robust, all Surfacing Veils are engineered to thrive in harsh environments, including those exposed to acid, alkali, and high moisture levels, ensuring steadfast performance under diverse conditions.

Conformability to Complex Shapes: Offering exceptional conformability to complex mold shapes, these veils seamlessly integrate into intricate designs, providing structural reinforcement without compromising on performance.

Proven Performance: With a track record of proven performance and familiar handling, Surfacing Veils are the preferred choice of molders seeking reliability, ease of use, and consistent results.

Uniform Fiber Distribution: These veils boast outstanding uniformity of fiber distribution, ensuring consistent strength and processibility across the entire composite structure.

Excellent Wet-Out: Featuring excellent wet-out properties, Surfacing Veils ensure thorough impregnation with resins, enhancing performance and durability.

High Wet-Strength: Engineered to deliver high wet-strength, these veils offer reliable processing in winding applications, contributing to the consistent quality of the final product.

Versatile Usage: From open molding to “dry” process filament winding, Surfacing Veils offer versatility in application, catering to a wide range of manufacturing needs and processes.

Fast Wet-Out with Styrene-Based Resins: With their ability to achieve rapid wet-out with styrene-based resins, these veils streamline the manufacturing process, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Maximum Wet Strength: Equipped with non-soluble binders for maximum wet strength, Surfacing Veils ensure durability and reliability, even in the most demanding applications.

Ideal for Simply Shaped Pultruded Parts: Tailored for use in simply shaped pultruded parts, these veils provide effective corrosion protection and structural reinforcement, ensuring the integrity of the final product.

Packaging: Surfacing Veils are thoughtfully packaged on 3″ (72mm) cardboard tubes, wrapped in polyethylene film, and securely packed in cartons or large boxes, ensuring convenient handling and transportation throughout the supply chain.