Properties

Conductive composites

Imparting function as well as enhancing finish
Our conductive nonwovens are used to impart electrical conductivity to composite parts or component housing. They can be used as supplied or readily incorporated into a composite structure to provide a conductive surfacing layer. Compatible with composite and aircraft assembly techniques, our veils are easy to work with, offering good conformability and resistance to flex fatigue and can be incorporated directly into a composite without additional time-consuming process steps. The level of conductivity is tunable, enabling them to be used in a broad range of applications including conductive tapes or carriers, providing de-icing by resistive heating and the dissipation of static charge.
Fibre Type
Carbon, Nickel Coated Carbon, Copper and Nickel Coated Carbon and Copper Coated Carbon
Properties
Electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, thermal conductivity and static dissipation
Areal Weights
4 - 200 g/m²
Surface Resistance Range
Carbon: 2 - 25 ohm/sq, Nickel Coated Carbon: 0.5 - 2.0 ohm/sq, Copper and Nickel Coated Carbon: 0.2 - 1.0 ohm/sq and Copper Coated Carbon: 0.15 - 0.45 ohm/sq
Applications

Resistive Heating

Our nonwovens have a long track record in enabling resistive or joule heating technologies. The range of conductive nonwovens we offer, coupled with the capability to precisely adapt the electrical properties to deliver a specific level of electrical resistance, make them an ideal candidate for heating applications.

Resistive heating nonwovens work when an electrical current is passed across the structure, when this occurs energy is released in the form of heat. The heat generated is then utilised effectively in a range of different applications including heating panels and de-icing of bridge structures and other components.
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