C-flex

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by rapscallion, Sep 17, 2007.

  1. rapscallion
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    rapscallion Senior Member

    why isn't this stuff more popular? It seems like you could save some time using this material.
     
    rapscallion, Sep 17, 2007
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  2. FirstLight
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    FirstLight Junior Member

    My understanding..

    Is that layups using C-Flex yield a fiber / resin content of 1:1 which is about twice the amount of resin found in other layups.. There are several tables calling out fiber/resin % based on lay-up type (infusion vs. vaccuum vs. wetlay-up) All are significantly better than the C-Flex..

    Additionally, my understanding is that the C-Flex is intended to be used with a special polyester resin and not epoxies or vinylesters...

    The Seamans webste calls out these specs...

    Cheers..
     
    FirstLight, Sep 17, 2007
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