DATA SHEETS PRODUCT EXPLORER CONTACT Home Markets Products Company Resources Media Contact Us Newsletter Sign Up Discover the Cetex® Difference Toray Cetex® thermoplastic prepregs and UD tapes provide true design flexibility. Available in the industry's broadest range of polymer and fiber combinations, they uniquely tailor to your specific application needs. UD Tapes and Prepregs OverviewProcessingResourcesGuides Product Explorer Toray Cetex® Thermoplastic Uni-directional Tapes and Woven Prepregs Highly engineered advanced composite materials, Toray thermoplastic prepregs and uni-directional (UD) tapes are offered in a wide range of fiber/resin combinations, many adhering to large aerospace OEMs' strict specifications. The unique resin distribution and highly predictable fiber alignment within Toray's Cetex® thermoplastic materials are designed for in situ consolidation, press molding, and autoclave manufacturing processes. These unique characteristics make Toray's materials ideal for large parts, while eliminating processing steps and minimizing overall cost. With more than 40 years of thermoplastic composite innovation, we specialize in producing customized aerospace and industrial UD and prepreg solutions in our own facilities. These materials provide outstanding mechanical properties, durability, chemical resistance, and fire performance to meet a range of application demands. Processing UD Tapes Automated Tape Laying (ATL) The UD tapes are laid in a 2D blank, in the desired stacking orientation and sequence. Each new piece is fixed to the layer below by ultrasonic or thermal welding. The final 2D part can be additionally consolidated or directly formed to make the part, depending on the machine capability. During this consolidation step, the individual layers are fully bonded together. For these processes, the impregnation quality is dictating the processing speed. Wrapping Wrapping is a technique of applying UD tape around cylindrical objects such as tanks and piping. The excellent hoop reinforcement strength and corrosion resistance of Toray Cetex® thermoplastic composites make it suitable for spoolable piping and lightweighting tanks. Thermoformable The high-quality consolidation of Toray Cetex® thermoplastic composites in both UD tape and RTL formats allow for simple heating and forming processes that take minutes. Resources Composites World article - thermoplastic composites a view from Europe Download PDF Advanced Composite Selector Guide Download PDF Toray Cetex® thermoplastics white paper Download PDF Processing Guides Toray Cetex® Engineering Guide for Interiors—Thermoplastic Composites Request print copy Toray Cetex® Stamp Forming Processing Guide—Thermoplastic UD Tapes Request print copy Toray Guide to Composites—Volume One Request print copy Need more information? At Toray our goal is your success. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us. Toray Advanced Composites Netherlands EMAIL CALL +31 548 633 933 Sign up for our Newsletter Subscribe Markets Aerospace Space Automotive Consumer Industrial Products Thermoplastic Thermoset Composite Tooling Adhesives and Core Parts and services Company About Us Working at Toray Company Docs and Policies Resources Data Sheets Calculators Selector Guides Processing Guides Articles and Tech Papers Webinars FAQs Media Newsroom Blog Success Stories Newsletter Sign Up Contact Us Contact Form Locations Events JOIN US ON TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND DISCLAIMER COOKIE POLICY PRIVACY POLICY Toray TCAC Holding B.V. - Chamber of Commerce: 66837413 - VAT nr. NL8567.18.464.B01 © Toray Advanced Composites 2021. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners in one of more countries We use cookies for social media functionalities, personalized content and analytics. By clicking 'Accept' or continuing to browse our site and clicking through, you agree to such use and the sharing of your data with our partners. To find out more about our use of cookies, our partners or how to withdraw your consent see our Cookie Policy. ACCEPT