OC® FABRICS

PRODUCT INFORMATION OC® TRIAXIAL FABRICS

(0°/±45° OR 90°/±45°)

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRODUCT APPLICATION

OC Triaxial Fabrics are a stitch-bonded, non-crimp,
®
composite reinforcement combining either a warp (0°)
or weft (90°) ply with double bias (±45°) plies into a
single multiaxial fabric. By providing reinforcement in
three directions, these fabrics can reduce labor costs
through faster fabrication.The versatile fabric, made from
high-quality fibers, is available in a variety of widths and
weights to meet your particular requirements.The input
fibers are designed to give controlled wet-out and
excellent laminate properties. Each fabric can be combined
with a glass mat or veil for enhanced performance, surface
finish or handling.
OC Triaxial Fabrics offer improved stiffness without
added weight or laminate thickness for high-performance
structural laminates. These fabrics provide multidirectional
reinforcement, combining the strength of unidirectional
with the twist resistance of double bias. Applications
requiring this combination of axial and off-axis reinforce-
ment include wind blades, boat hulls, storage tanks, trailer
panels, and pultruded profiles such as bridge decks. Since
the concentration of reinforcement in each direction can
be engineered, OC Triaxial fabrics offer improved stiffness
without added weight or laminate thickness for high-
performance structural laminates. Reduced fabric
print-through results in enhanced aesthetics on finished
products while offering material and labor savings.

FEATURES PRODUCT BENEFITS

• CRIMP-FREE CONSTRUCTION
• OPTIMIZED DIRECTIONAL FIBER CONTENT
• THREE-LAYER CONSTRUCTION REDUCES THE NUMBER OF STEPS IN LAY-UP
• REDUCE PRINT-THROUGH
• ±45° FIBER CONTENT OFFERS RESISTANCE TO TWISTING
• AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF WIDTHS AND WEIGHTS
• IMPROVED FIBER ALIGNMENT AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
• REDUCED RESIN USAGE AND PART WEIGHT
• REDUCED FABRICATION COSTS
• ENHANCED AESTHETICS WITH MATERIAL AND LABOR SAVINGS
• EXCELLENT BALANCE OF AXIAL STRENGTH AND SHEAR RESISTANCE
• OFFERS SOLUTIONS FOR WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

DDB 800 - 127

Roll width (cm)

Fabric weight (g/m2)

CDB = warp triaxial (0°/±45°)

DDB = weft triaxial (90°/±45°)
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OC® TRIAXIAL FABRICS (0°/±45° OR 90°/±45°)

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES / AVAILABLE PRODUCTS

PRODUCT CERTIFICATE TOTAL WEIGHT UNIFORMITY (g/m2) STANDARD ROLL

GERM. WEIGHT YARN ROVING KNIT WEIGHT LENGTH WIDTH
FAMILY PRODUCT DESCRIPTION DNV LLOYD LLOYD (g/m2) 0º +45º 90º -45º YARN CS (KG) (M) (MM)
Triaxial DDB-800/127 cm x x - 813 3 200 400 200 10 - 52 50 1270
Triaxial DDB-1170/127 cm x x - 1177 - 300 567 300 10 - 105 70 1270
Triaxial CDB-1170/127 cm x x - 1177 567 300 - 300 10 - 90 60 1270

SAMPLE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Sample Mechanical Properties of Laminate based on DDB800
(55% glass content by weight).
WARP WEFT
MEAN MEAN
Tensile (ISO 527-4)
Strength 92 MPa 471 MPa
Modulus 12 GPa 22 GPa
Compression (ISO 8515)
Strength 130 MPa 260 MPa
Modulus 9 GPa 17 GPa
Flexural (ISO 14.125)
Strength 198 MPa 756 MPa
Modulus 9 GPa 18 GPa

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This information and data contained herein is offered solely as a guide inthe selection of a reinforcement. The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory
data and field test experience. We believe this information to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user's process or assume any responsibility or liability arising
out of its use or performance. The user agrees to be responsible for thoroughly testing any application to determine it suitability before committing to production. It is important for
the user to determine the properties of its own commercial compounds when using this or any other reinforcement. Because of numerous factors affecting results, we make no
warranty of any kind, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Statements in this data sheet shall not be construed as representations
or warranties or as inducements to infringe any patent or violate any law, safety code or insurance regulation.

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