Features & Benefits

Fiber Remains Strong

Composite fiber reinforcement will not be degraded when using the patent pending P-Wave™ ImpacGard™ process

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epairable

ImpacGard™ reinforced thermoplastic composites can be repaired

Versatile Application

ImpacGard™ can be applied during part manufacturing or later as a post-manufacturing part facing, and is applicable to most substrates

Stable Shelf-Life

ImpacGard™ uses thermoplastic prepreg and there is NO CONCERN about the prepreg shelf-life or pot-life

Energy Efficient & Environmentally Friendly

The P-Wave™ process has low energy requirements vs. conventional autoclave processes and ImpacGard™ fiber reinforced thermoplastic can be recycled

Fast & Efficient Manufacturing Process

ImpacGard™ processing is done in minutes compared to hours in an oven

Vibration & Noise Reduction Potential

ImpacGard™ processed materials will minimize natural resonance frequency issues

Industry Applications

Transportation

• Aerospace/Aeronautics: Panels, Doors, Seats
• Automotive: Bumpers, Side-Impact Beams, Hood, Fenders, Panels, Seats, Fuel Tank, Racing
• Motorcycles & Bicycles: Frame, Fuel Tank, Accessories
• Trains: Panels, Seats
• Marine: Panels, Hull

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porting Goods

• Racquets: Tennis, Lacrosse, Badminton, Squash, Racket Ball
• Shafts: Golf Clubs, Ski Poles
• Board Products: Skis, Surf Boards, Snow Boards, Skate Boards

Construction

• Tunnel Seal Liners
• Bridge Column Facing
• Under Span Guards
• Falling Rock Fences
• Storm Fences
• Shelters

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