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1. Description
KEY ADVANTAGES
• Excellent specific strength & modulus
• Superior vibration damping
• Wood aesthetic appearance
• Easy to process
• Environmentally friendly
ADVANCED WOOD MODIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
Wood's naturally rigid cellulose structure offers inherent strength. HiWood uses advanced wood modification technology to enhance its properties, achieving superior strength, durability, and fire resistance, making HiWood an exceptionally versatile and high-performance material.
THERMOPLASTIC PREPREG TECHNOLOGY
HiWood employs advanced prepreg technology, offering highly efficient composite manufacturing. Through heating, the thermoset polymers flow and evenly penetrate the HiWood fiber paper, which subsequently solidifies into a high-performance composite. The thermoplastic prepreg offers recyclability as it can be repeatedly reshaped.
2. Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS - 88g / m2
Lenght : 1200-1500 mm
Width : 120-220 mm
Consolidated thickness* : 0.053~0.005mm
Fiber direction : UD along lenght
Color : Natural wood
Surface texture : Natural wood
COMPOSITION
Wood : 70-80 wt.%
PA-based thermoplastic : 20-30 wt.%
% Bio-content : 70-80 wt.%
% Recyclability : 100%
% Biodegradibility : 70-80 wt.%
*It is measured at a molding pressure of 0.8 MPa. Please adjust the number of layers based on the actual batch thickness and molding pressure.
SPECIFICATIONS - 145g / m2
Lenght : 1200-1500 mm
Width : 120-220 mm
Consolidated thickness* : 0.088~0.007 mm
Fiber direction : UD along length
Color : Natural wood
Surface texture : Natural wood
COMPOSITION
Wood : 85-92%
PA-based thermoplastic : 8-15 wt.%
% Bio-content : 85-92 wt.%
% Recyclability : 100%
% Biodegradability : 85-92 wt.%
3. Properties
TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - 88g / m2
Density : 1.25-1.35g / cm3 – ISO 527-5
Areal density : 80-96g / m2
Tensile strength : 300-450 Mpa – ISO 527-5
Tensile modulus : 40-50 Gpa – ISO 527-5
Flexural strength : 400-500 Mpa – ISO 14125
Flexural modulus : 35-45 Gpa – ISO 14125
Note: Tensile properties were theorized from the known rule of mixture based on the tensile measurements of laminate manufactured from wood fiber papers. They should serve only as guidelines. Performance is affected by equipment, environmental conditions, etc.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - 145g / m2
Density : 1.25-1.35g / cm3 – ISO 527-5
Areal density : 120-170g / m2
Tensile strength : 300-450 Mpa – ISO 527-5
Tensile modulus : 40-50 Gpa – ISO 527-5
Flexural strength : 400-500 Mpa – ISO 14125
Flexural modulus : 35-45 Gpa – ISO 14125
4. Manufacturing methods
COMPRESSION MOLDING
Place the HiWood Prepreg into the mold cavity, close the mold, and apply pressure while heating to allow the resin to flow and fill the cavity. After cooling, the cured product is easily demolded. This efficient and versatile process supports the mass production of high-precision, high-performance HiWood composite products.
AUTOCLAVE MOLDING
Trim the HiWood Prepreg to size, layer it on the mold, and compact it. Then, place it in a pressure chamber where it is formed under controlled heat and pressure, allowing the prepreg to melt. This method produces high-quality HiWood composite parts with precise tolerances and minimal void content, ensuring optimal mechanical performance.
HAND LAY-UP
HiWood Prepreg and HiWood Fiber Paper are suitable for this process. the HiWood materials are laid on the mold and heated to melt the prepreg, or resin is applied with brushes and rollers. This cost-effective method is versatile for producing various HiWood composite products, from small to large sizes.
VACCUM BAGGING
Lay the HiWood Prepreg onto the mold surface and cover it with a vacuum bag film. Apply vacuum pressure to remove trapped air and compact the layers. The assembly is then heated, typically in an oven, to cure the resin. This method enhances fiber-resin contact and reduces void content, resulting in strong, lightweight HiWood composite parts with consistent quality. Vacuum bagging is well-suited for complex geometries and medium-volume production.
5. Technical Data Sheet
For complete information, please download the TDS PDF file. If you have any further questions about the product or its application, feel free to contact us directly — we’re here to help.
Download | TDS incl. manual HiWood PA Prepreg Fiber Paper (UD), 88g
Download | TDS incl. manual HiWood PA Prepreg Fiber Paper (UD), 145g
