COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS
CUSTOMIZED
Pultrusion, moulding, machining, finishing
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Fiberglass-reinforced composite materials have been used for many years in a wide range of industries: aeronautics, construction, defense, electricity, medical, street furniture, boating, swimming pools, locksmithing, sports and leisure, telecommunications, rail transport, etc.
BORFLEX® designs and manufactures composite parts for all applications. We master several types of processes in order to meet all requirements.
With proven know-how in the field of pultrusion, molding and machining of resin - and fiberglass-based composite materials, BORFLEX® is able to offer a unique and complete composite solution in order to best meet customer requirements and the constant evolutions of a booming market.
The BORFLEX Group produces composite parts for the construction, defence, armaments, energy, transport, electricity, construction, locksmithing, railway markets, etc.® The fields are numerous and the applications multiple.
BORFLEX has always been committed to providing quality, consistent and safe composite parts to its customers.®
The group can produce very complex small parts on request, with inserts if desired.
BORFLEX also offers sheer curtains on request for the desired parts, in order to standardize the color, protect the room and the users of the room;® This process is a guarantee of quality in the composite market.
BORFLEX® Composites specialises in composite solutions with proven know-how in the field of pultrusion, moulding and machining of fibreglass composite materials.
BORGLASS
PRODUCTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR THE RAIL INDUSTRY
Third rail insulating cap (power supply)
composite tie plates for maintenance workshops
gateways
identification plates
Scrubber beams third rail
insulating handle support for lock
special screw with insulating head
terminal box
COMPOSITE PRODUCTS FOR BUSES AND COACHES
structural elements
bay profiles
moulded parts
PRODUCTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY
Standard insulating profiles
specific profiles
parts for electrical cabinets
fasteners for conversion of
power
PRODUCTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
Structure profiles
facade elements
street furniture
access ramps for ATEX environments
insulation profiles for doors and windows
gratings, ladders, footbridges, railings
PRODUCTS MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR THE AERONAUTICS INDUSTRY
airport trolleys
aerospace parts
PRODUCTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR SPORTS AND LEISURE
Engine covers
garden tools
sports facilities
Sail battens
posts for safety nets for skiing
safety shutters for swimming pools
bench slats
PRODUCTS MADE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
radome for relay antenna
PRODUCTS MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY
Surface-to-air missile launch pad
protective cases
structural elements
PRODUCTS MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR OTHER INDUSTRIES
Sprayer lance
solar panel mounts
refrigerated insulation panels
elements for insulated lift doors
lightning protection for wind turbines
covering of drinking water basins
railing system for various accesses
SOLID AND HOLLOW COMPOSITE RODS
SOLID AND HOLLOW COMPOSITE PROFILES
COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION PROFILES
BMC Compression Molding for Composite Part Manufacturing
BMC compression moulding
Bulk Molding Compound
BMC Principle
BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) is a mixture of polyester resins, fillers and reinforcements in the form of cut fibers (e.g. 20% short glass fibers) and intended for mass production molding processes.
BMC is heavily loaded and reinforced with short fibers: the proportion of fiberglass varies from 10% to 30%, with a length between 6 mm and 12 mm.
The compound is hot molded (130-150°C) by injection (mainly) between the mold and the machined steel counter mold. The pressure (50 to 100 bar) at which the mould is closed causes the previously dosed material to creep and the cavity to be filled.
The very short curing time allows for quick release from the mould.
Advantages of the BMC
- - Two smooth sides
- - Complex shapes possible
- - High moulding accuracy
- - Low material cost
- - High moulding rates
- - Low impact of labour on part quality
SMC Compression Molding for Composite Part Manufacturing
SMC compression moulding
Sheet Moulding Compound
MSC Principle
SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) is a semi-product composed of unsaturated polyester resin, fibreglass reinforcement and mineral fillers. Shaped by high-pressure casting, it can be used to manufacture parts in a wide range of industries. It is used for compression casting (often larger parts with high mechanical strengths). It is a sheet made of thermosetting polyester resin that impregnates long glass fibers (20 to 30% of this reinforcement), including fillers and a catalyst (hardener). The mixture is ready for hot die casting (a press allows compression at a temperature between 140 and 160°C and a pressure ranging from 50 to 100 bar) in a closed mould.
Benefits of SMC
- - Two smooth sides, ready to paint
- - Large and complex shapes are possible
- - High moulding accuracy and good material properties
- - Reduced material costs
- - Low labour share
- - High production rates
RTM Low Pressure Injection Molding for Composite Part Manufacturing
RTM Low Pressure Injection Molding
Principle of the gtr
This process is called RTM (Resin Transfer Molding).
The reinforcement is placed in the gel-coated steel mold, which is then closed by the counter-mold into which the resin is injected under low pressure (about 5 bars).
The resin gradually impregnates the reinforcement. Polymerization then takes place without any external temperature input.
Benefits of the gtr
- Nice looking parts
- Sandwich structure parts
- Flexibility of workshops (organisation, layout) and flexibility of production
- Strongly limits VOCs (volatile organic compounds)
- Limited tooling costs
Examples of composite products
- Gratings
- Pool liner
- Handrail
- Moulded parts
- Machined parts
- Roller shutter door
- Guardrail profiles
- Structural profiles
- Special profiles
- Standard profiles
