GURIT
“PVCell” range of structural foams for wind turbine blades introduced
Advanced composites producer Gurit (Wattwil / Switzerland; www.gurit.com) has expanded its position in the materials market for rotor blades built using infusion technology through the introduction of the “PVCell” G-Foam family of structural foams. Developed and produced by Gurit’s subsidiary in Qingdao / China, the range is used in the manufacture of wind turbine rotor blades for the local Chinese market where PVC foams are widely employed.
Development was originally started by China Techno Foam, which was acquired by Gurit in 2009. The development of the first material grade (G60 – 60 kg/m3) was completed by the end of 2009, and the material was successfully introduced to the market in spring. “PVCell” G60 is tested and fully qualified by classification agency Germanischer Lloyd (Hamburg / Germany; www.gl-group.de). The development of additional grades G45, G80, G100, G130 and G200 has now been completed.
Development was originally started by China Techno Foam, which was acquired by Gurit in 2009. The development of the first material grade (G60 – 60 kg/m3) was completed by the end of 2009, and the material was successfully introduced to the market in spring. “PVCell” G60 is tested and fully qualified by classification agency Germanischer Lloyd (Hamburg / Germany; www.gl-group.de). The development of additional grades G45, G80, G100, G130 and G200 has now been completed.
20.08.2010 Plasteurope.com [217059]
Published on 20.08.2010