Lightweight construction that takes buses further
Less weight, better efficiency, high surface quality. Our natural fibre lightweight construction solutions are designed for continuous use, cleaning and maintenance in public transport and travel.
For exterior components of buses, such as roofs, side walls or front and rear cladding, particularly robust and durable materials are required. They must withstand permanent weather, UV radiation and mechanical loads and meet the visual demands of public transport. Fibryx natural fibre composites meet these requirements and provide the basis for efficient, sustainable solutions for lightweight components of buses.
The weight saving compared to GRP parts with up to 30% reduces energy consumption and creates scope for more seats or equipment.
Our natural fibre composites are resistant to UV radiation, moisture and mechanical loads. Even under demanding conditions, the components retain their dimensional stability and functionality.
Whether ready-to-coat, gelcoat or natural fiber optics, the surfaces can be designed flexibly. We offer you design freedom with the highest material quality.
Fibryx lightweight material with strong mechanical properties: high stiffness, strength and vibration damping. For components that are not only lighter, but also more comfortable and safer.
Our material is tailored to the requirements of your applications: from mechanical characteristics to cycle times. This gives you materials that fit perfectly with your processes and components.
Our materials are based on European natural fibres, are recyclable and free of styrene or formaldehyde. Our material development is based on the EU Ecodesign Regulation.
Manufacturing processes
We define layer structure, curing windows and inserts, ensure paintable surfaces (optional gel coat) and document reproducible quality in short cycles. Process documents (e.g. CoC, test reports) and SOP accompaniment are part of our scope of delivery.
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Out-of-autoclave (OoA) curing
The tailor-made prepregs are draped into the mold and cured under temperature with a classic vacuum setup for prepregs, without any autoclave. Alternatively, vacuum bag-only processes or reusable vacuum membranes can also be used for OoA processes.
- Low investment costs
- Also suitable for larger components
- Simple process control with usual vacuum setup
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Hot pressing process
In the hot pressing process, our custom-made prepregs are placed directly into a heated tool and cured under pressure.
- Very short cycle times
- Very high fibre content
- Ideal for high volumes
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Vacuum bag-only (VBO) curing
As in the out-of-autoclave process, the tailored prepregs are draped into the mold and then pressed with a vacuum bag. Consumables such as tear-off fabric, perforated film and flow aid are dispensed with.
- Very simple setup
- Low consumption costs
- Little waste
- Little equipment needed
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Reusable vacuum hood
The process is similar to OoA or VBO but instead of disposable films, reusable vacuum hoods are used. This not only eliminates consumables, but also significantly reduces manual effort.
- Sustainable through reduced waste
- Fast construction
- Ideal for series production
Our products
Prepregs, sandwich panels, near-series components – precise fit, light, stiff, robust. Finished paint or gel coat, optionally inserts/edge profiles. Process compatible (press, vacuum, RTM) incl. Kits & documentation – series-produced.
Prepregs are reinforcing fibers pre-impregnated with resin system. This ensures a high and constant quality of the composite material.
Tailor-made prepregs with Fibryx natural fibres have significant advantages over standard prepregs on the market:
Our sandwich panels combine two layers of natural fibre composite with a lightweight middle layer, the core. This design combines high mechanical properties with low weight.
Material requirements can be designed flexibly: we can produce cover layers of fabric, unidirectional fabric or nonwoven in any thickness. We use different core materials such as recycled PET, balsa wood or cardboard with thicknesses between 5 and 50 mm.
We support our customers in the development and production of components made of natural fibres. From design and CAD design to mould construction and prototypes to series production, we offer all steps from a single source.
With our engineering expertise and production facilities, we efficiently convert natural fibres into marketable applications.Delivery with CoC or PPAP and JIT or JIS on request.
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