What is carded material?
Our carded material provides a fibrous foundation for glass-mat thermoplastic (GMT) composites. Reinforcing fibers are opened and distributed into a nonwoven mat, creating material that can be combined with a thermoplastic matrix for further processing.
Shape your next application.
From panels to shaped components, carded material offers a starting point for designs that benefit from nonwoven reinforcement. Selecting the right material construction and molding process can help you develop parts suited to your geometry and performance requirements.
From mat to molded part.
With heat and pressure, GMT material can be consolidated and formed into composite components. Fiber distribution, material composition, and processing conditions all influence the finished part, providing options for balancing stiffness, weight, and formability.
