About Product
Product Varieties
There are three types of carbon composite materials
- ①「RL-C」- Thermoset plastics Type（Heat Press Molding）*Material:Carbon＋Foam
- ②「RL-CT」- Thermoplastic Type（Heat Press Molding）
- ③「RL-CP」- Thermoset plastics Type（Pultrusion Molding）
①「RL-C」- Thermoset plastics Type（Heat Press Molding）*Material:Carbon＋Foam
Meaning of「RL-C」= Rigid Light®-Carbon
「RL」stands for “Rigid Light” that represents high rigidity but yet light weight products that INOAC can provide,「C」highlight the Carbon as main materials of this product.
Features of「RL-C」
Beside the「Light Weight」and 「Strong」that can be realized by combining Carbon and Foam, it also provides benefits of 「Easy to Molding」and「Cost Reduction」.
「Multiple thickness forming」can easily be done in molding process.
RL-C Rigidity Data
Bending Strength（JIS K-7074) t0.7[mm]thickness
- General CFRP 3ply: 69.4[GPa]
- INOAC RL-C 2ply: 62.4[GPa]
Surface layers (top and bottom) are made of CF fabric.
☆Middle layer is replaced by Foam ⇒Cost Reduction and Light
Weight.
Easily Molding
Process
- Possible with「Heat Pressing」process
- Not necessary to use「Autoclave」and「Vacuum Forming」
Product design
Foam layer absorbs uneven and thickness deviation parts, so multiple
thickness design is possible.
As a result, logo design and other parts fitting can be done on one side while maintain flat on the
other.
Cost Reduction
Structure
- Conventional CFRP must be laminated multiple expensive carbon prepregs to adjust thickness.
- Conventional CFRP must be prepared and laminated precise size of carbon prepregs to thicken partially.
- For「RL-C」the internal foam can be easily formed thus no need for multiple lamination and amount of carbon prepreg is also reduced and realize cost reduction.
Property Information
Physical properties
Commercial data of「RL-C」
- ① Prepreg
The prepreg plate for thermosetting is available. - ② Plate
The thermoset plate is available. - ③ Product
The product shape depending on design is also available. - ④ Technical assistance
Depend on customer requirement, technical assistance for mold design, molding condition and other support including onsite support can be provided (Additional cost will be charged).
②「RL-CT」- Thermoplastic Type （Heat Press Molding）
CFRP that can be shaped with heat「RL-CT」
Rigid Light-Carbon Thermal＝Thermoplastic Carbon Prepreg
Feature of「RL-CT」
The molding process of「RL-C」series new product「RL-CT」can be seen on YouTube.
Physical properties
New Grade of「RL-CT」(Low melting point Model)
CFRPTP easy molding material that can be molded at the low temperature of 150℃
③「RL-CP」-Thermoset Type（Pultorusion Molding）
「RL-C」 series new product「RL-CP」
Rigid Light-Carbon Pultrusion ＝Pultrusion product
Features of「RL-CP」
The blending process between resin and glass / carbon fiber is simultaneously occurred during extrusion.
Sample Application
- Railways project parts - Snow melting equipment（GFRP）
- Solar panel - Support Stand（CFRP）
