What is Flow Netting and What Does It Do?

During the resin infusion process, a polypropylene-based mesh called a “flow medium” is used to ensure that the resin flows smoothly and effectively between the fiber reinforcements. The special structure of this web ensures that the flow of resin through the lamination is continuous and regular, even under full vacuum, the resin flow path remains uninterrupted. The general properties of this material can be described as follows:

They are usually designed for single use.
Thanks to its structure, it allows the resin flow to be controlled and homogeneous lamination flow to be obtained.
It can be used in combination with other vacuum infusion elements to support composite production.
Prevents waste by removing excess resin.
ART23 and V12 flow nets are available in two different types.
As they are available in different types, their areas of use and applications may vary.

Where is Flow Mesh Used?

Flow mesh is used as an effective material in the production process of composite materials. It stands out with its necessity of use in areas where vacuum infusion method is used. The vacuum infusion method, which is useful in obtaining fiber-reinforced composite materials, is applied with the help of various elements. One of these elements is flow nets. We can explain some industrial areas where this material is widely used as follows:

Automotive industry: In this industry, composite materials are used because they are lightweight and fuel efficient. In particular, it is known to be used in the production of carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced composites.

Sports and leisure: The use of this material is common in sports and leisure equipment. Examples include skiing, cycling and snowboarding.

Marine Composite materials used in ship and boat construction are produced with this mesh and other vacuum infusion elements. The hulls and other structural parts of marine vessels are manufactured using the material involved in this infusion process.

Wind energy: It is also used in renewable energy sources.

Aerospace industry: Various composite materials are produced for this industry, which needs lightweight and durable materials. For this reason, flow nets are used in parts such as airframes, wings and rotor blades.

It is also possible to talk about different application areas of ART23 and V12 netting. Because these flow nets are of two different types. Polypropylene based ART23 mental netting is mostly used on special and flat sloping surfaces. ART23 mesh is an ideal option for achieving higher flow rates in infusion processes and can be applied in multiple layers as required.

It ensures high quality products as it provides an efficient resin flow. This type of fiber is used in carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced composites. It can therefore be used for material production in various industries.

V12 mesh is used for applications where fast resin flow is required. This green material is designed for faster infusion on surfaces with simple geometry. Shortening of the process is possible due to the resin flowing quickly between the reinforcing fibers. Where fast resin flow is required, this net offers an effective and efficient solution. It is mainly used in the production of large composite parts for different applications.

The flow mesh materials used for the resin infusion process contribute to the production of high quality composite products by ensuring effective and uniform distribution of the resin between the fiber reinforcements thanks to their polypropylene-based structure. The different types of flow mesh options, such as ART23 and V12, are specially designed for different surface types and flow rates, thus providing solutions to suit every need.