Twintex

Discussion in 'Materials' started by grob, Sep 27, 2004.

  1. grob
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    grob www.windknife.com

    Does anyone have any experience with or comments about the use of vaccuum formed twintex as a hull material.

    see http://www.twintex.com/
     
    grob, Sep 27, 2004
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  2. Ilan Voyager
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    Ilan Voyager Senior Member

    Just a few comments: new product. Vetrotex is a major french company of glass cloth (and other fibers).
    The twintex is for industrial use as it requires hot molding. The polypropilene when fused acts as the resin (matrix) in a common composite.
    Definitely not for a small shipyard.
     
    Ilan Voyager, Sep 29, 2004
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