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Impregnation Lines and Prepreggers

Manufacturers of impregnation lines and related equipment.

Selecting a Prepreg

There are many different prepreg types to select from. Decide what type of resin and fiber to use in your prepreg composite.

What Are Prepregs

Prepregs are pre-impregnated fiber reinforcements or cloths that are used to manufacture composites. Learn the basics of prepregs here.

C.A. Litzler

Manufacturers of solvent prepreg oven lines for production environments. The equipment is proprietary, so you have to contact Litzler for details.

Electrostatic Technology (ETI)

Electrostatic fluidized bed systems for powder coated prepregs. Can be used for thermoplastic or thermoset resin systems. Overview of the system online; contact ETI for more details.

Faustel

Solventless prepreg production systems. Method looks like some sort of webbing system, but it's not described in detail.

Web Processing

Manufacturer of textile coating and prepregging machinery. General descriptions of equipment but not much detail. UK.

Western Advnaced Engineering Co. (WAECO)

Manufacturer of "S-wrap" impregnation equipment and related accessories, including rewinders, coaters and unwinders. Custom designs such as tow preg machines available.

Yasui

Prepreggers, laminators, and coaters. Production, laboratory, and rental units. Site provides basic equipment descriptions.

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