Title: Revolutionary Joining Technology Cib ® Applications Of A Covalent Intermediate Bonding Technology

Authors: Jan Verhaeghe MBA

DOI: 10.33599/nasampe/s.24.0101

Abstract: "Current transportation equipment (Trailers, ISO containers,...) are at the limit of what can be achieved in weight savings. Based on a 30 years’ experience in implementing structural thermoset composites in this markets, a new breaking through technology in dynamically loaded structural thermoplastic composites which will be explained in-depth in the technical paper. Contrarily to existing thermoplastic technologies available in aerospace and automotive, transportation equipment needs parts with vast surfaces 2.5 meter wide and 13.5 to 18 meter long, and this at market conform cost. Current available technologies do not respond to these requirements. The Neomera Organosheet (PA-6 / Glass), due to the specific sizing of the glass offers a real possibility to make solutions possible. It is proven that for structural sandwich panels under heavy dynamic loads, PET foam is the best candidate. The connection however between PA-6 and PET is not evident. Welding and bonding vast surfaces are tested, but proved too expensive and difficult to do. Agesia developed a new joining technology that stipulates covalent bonding between the PET and PA-6 molecules: COVALENT INTERMEDIATE BONDING.(CIB). IR analysis by FIBRE in Bremen proved this. Based on this technology, a unique sandwich panel was developed and successfully implemented in applications such as a 45’ intermodal container, a pick-up floor and a chassisless caravan. CIB and even a sandwich panel are not commercial items without concrete applications. The development of these projects based on a specific method are presented. Coupon testing to extensive endurance tests done on real scale on internal test equipment with data captation trough integrated optical fibers, and FEA, result in a working digital twin. Detailed results will be discussed, and documented with data. The current started projects are now in TRL-7 phase. Once implemented in commercial projects, this could mean over 50.000Ton of composites per year, this additional to the existing market and not by cannibalizing the thermoset market. "

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Conference: SAMPE 2024

Publication Date: 2024/05/20

SKU: TP24-0000000101

Pages: 17

Price: $34.00