“We see a growing demand for lightweight systems,” says Bas Nijpels, sales engineer at Refitech. “As a result, more and more mechanical engineers are starting to use our carbon fibre tubes and profiles. This in turn has led to increased requests for larger-sized tubes, in addition to our 20, 25 and 30 mm RefiFLEX tubes. Like its smaller RefiFLEX stable mates, the new 40x40 mm HP is smooth inside and out, ensuring the connectors can be glued on to fit perfectly.”
The RefiFLEX tubes and connectors range now includes 18 different shapes and sizes.
In addition, Refitech can now supply the construction system UD carbon fibre pultrusion profiles from its Italian partner CarboSix. The profiles have integrated mounting slots allowing them to be screwed rather than glued together to form frames, using a variety of fixing materials.
Unlike the multi-layered prepreg RefiFLEX system, the Carbosix profiles consists of unidirectional (UD) carbon fibre pultrusion profiles, making them ideal for solutions that require high bending stiffness at low weight. The three sizes available are 90x90 mm, 90x45 mm and 45x45 mm, and have an integrated mounting slot.
“These profiles are used to make calibration frames or assembly jigs in the automotive, mechanical engineering and aerospace industries,” adds Bas Nijpels. “These carbon fibre frames and jigs are both lighter and stiffer than their metal counterparts. Compared to aluminium frames, this system can save up to 70% in weight at a comparable strength and stiffness.”
The firm supplies UK customers direct from its headquarters in Waalwijk, the Netherlands.
