Prepreg

Description

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) supplies premium-grade prepreg materials—fiber reinforcements pre-impregnated with thermoset or thermoplastic resins. Engineered for precision and performance, SAM’s prepregs deliver consistent quality, optimal resin content, and excellent handling characteristics for composite manufacturing.

Key Features

• Uniform resin distribution
• Excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• Superior dimensional stability
• Long shelf life under controlled storage
• Compatible with autoclave and out-of-autoclave processes

Available Fiber Types

Carbon Fiber Prepreg – Lightweight and exceptionally strong, ideal for aerospace, automotive, and high-performance applications.
Glass Fiber Prepreg – Economical and electrically insulating, widely used in electronics, marine, and construction.
Aramid Fiber Prepreg – Excellent impact and abrasion resistance, suited for defense, ballistic protection, and industrial safety gear.
Ramie Fiber Prepreg – A natural fiber prepreg with good mechanical strength and environmental sustainability, used in eco-friendly composites.

Applications

Prepreg materials are widely used across industries due to their strength, precision, and lightweight properties.

• In aerospace, they are essential for manufacturing structural components that demand high performance with minimal weight.
• The automotive industry uses them for body panels and chassis parts to enhance fuel efficiency and safety.
• In sports, prepregs contribute to high-performance equipment such as bicycles, tennis rackets, and helmets.
• They are also crucial in producing wind turbine blades, where durability and weight reduction are key.
• Additionally, prepregs play a vital role in the electronics industry, particularly in the fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs), offering dimensional stability and electrical insulation.

Customization

SAM offers tailored prepreg solutions including customized fiber orientations, resin content, and curing profiles to meet the specific demands of your application.
With decades of experience in advanced materials, Stanford Advanced Materials provides consistent quality, technical expertise, and responsive support—helping innovators build stronger, lighter, and more efficient systems.