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COMPOSITE PANELS / FRrP bonding angles
Composite Bonding Angles have been designed to This combination of resin matrix, fibre content and
provide a quick and effective means for making right orientation assures optimum mechanical properties
angle joints between composite sandwich panels. while the use of an epoxy adhesive enhances the
Bonding angles are faster and easier to install than bond strength.
standard taped joints and ideal for inaccessible areas Composite Bonding Angles are lighter than equivalent
where fibreglass taping would be difficult.
aluminium, steel or timber sections with superior
Bonding Angles consist of multiaxial E-glass in a high resistance to corrosion and fatigue, and no wet-layup
performance epoxy matrix, peel plied on all surfaces, is required as with standard taped sections since they
with the fibre direction tailored for optimum load are simply installed with appropriate surface preparation
carrying capability and stiffness. and an epoxy adhesive.
The angles are manufactured with peel ply to Typical applications include marine – deck, hull,
provide a textured surface to aid in secondary bulk-head and flooring attachments; road
bonding, and the peel ply is removed prior transportation -truck beds, bodies, side walls and
to supply. bus floor supports; industrial applications floors,
The automated construction process ensures a walls, roofs and cabinetry
consistently superior fibre content and high
quality finish.
PERFORMANCE DATA.
Test Specimen Thickness Nominal Area Failure Load (kN)/ Apparent Shear
1 2 Resisting Shear (mm ) Failure Mode Strength (MPa)
1 21 2 48,400 77.6 part shear through polyester 1.60
bond: part tearing
2 14 14 30,400 68.5 kN shear through epoxy bond 2.25
In both circumstances, failure of the joins was through the adhesive rather than the Bonding Angle
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Test report CET 4149/3 ~ tensile tests to fibreglass connections fins.
Sample Data: Specimen 1 polyester bonded: Specimen 2 ~ epoxy bonded
Test equipment ~ Grade A Tinius Olsen Universal Testing Machine, loading rate = 5mm/min
Adhesives Storage
ATL Composites specify the following high density FRP Bonding Angles should be stored flat, and kept
epoxy adhesive for use with our FRP Bonding Angles dry and clean. Peel ply must be removed before
* Techniglue CA 2:1 pre-mixed epoxy adhesive bonding.
* WEST SYSTEM epoxy resin/hardener
thickened with 413 Microfibre Blend
* Pro-Set R Cartridge Adhesive
FRP BONDING ANGLES
Order Code* Description Leg Length Nominal Weight
ANT3042 90 Bonding Angle 42 mm 0.30 kg/m
ANT5084 90 Bonding Angle 84 mm 1.00 kg/m
All bonding angles are supplied in 2400mm lengths
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