TeXtreme® UD Tapes for AFP

TeXtreme® Spread Tow UD Tapes for Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) are precision-engineered to meet the demands of high-volume composite manufacturing. Developed with advanced binder technology, these unidirectional tapes deliver consistent placement, superior handling, and efficient material utilization across a wide range of automated layup systems.

Optimized for automation, the tapes enable accurate preforming of complex geometries, supporting repeatable, high-quality laminate production with minimal manual intervention. The Spread Tow Thin-Ply construction ensures a flat, crimp-free architecture for optimal load transfer and structural efficiency, while the integrated binder system facilitates form stability during placement and compaction.

TeXtreme® UD Tapes for AFP support a streamlined manufacturing process that delivers lightweight, high-strength composite components with precision and repeatability.

Key Benefits

  •  Seamless compatibility with AFP systems
  • Flat, crimp-free architecture enables precise fiber alignment
  • Binder system ensures stable preforming of complex shapes
  • Efficient material use reduces waste and supports high-throughput production
  • Automation-ready format delivers repeatable, high-quality results

Explore Configurations 

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Woven with fibers aligned in the 0° and 90° directions, this configuration delivers optimal stiffness and strength along both primary axes, making it ideal for load-bearing structural applications.

Weights from                

200 gsm

Fiber Type

Flax

Fabric Width

Up to 2000mm

 

 

 

Weave Pattern

PW

TeXtreme +- 45 Carbon_LE_upscale_balanced_x4
 Supplied in 200 lm on a 3” paper core OR Hafner spool.
Weights from                

147 gsm

Carbon Fiber Type

HS & IM

Fabric Width

12,7-38 mm

 

 

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Article Description FAW (GSM) Binder Type Binder (gsm) Tape Width (mm)
5171
TeXtreme® UD HS 147

147

PA1206
6
38
5277
TeXtreme® UD HS 291
291
EPR 05311
10
12,7
5173
TeXtreme® UD IM 194
194
PA1206
6
12,7
5172
TeXtreme® UD IM 194
194
PA1206
6
25
Article Description FAW (gsm) TP Binder (gsm) Areal Weight (gsm)
1238
TeXtreme® +/-45 Flax 200

200

12
212

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