Precision Fabrics

Hey Guys,

A couple of weeks ago someone mentioned getting Peel Ply from Precision Fabrics over in Greensboro, NC.
I looked them up and requested some samples - they sent me two folders with about 30 different samples!

From what I’ve read so far concerning secondary bonding - I’m looking for a Medium or Rough finish with NO release coating.

They have that, but they have it in your choice Nylon or Polyester.

I’m leaning towards Nylon because that’s what I’ve read about.
Any reason I should consider Polyester instead?

Your thoughts/insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
DallasAB

Several studies have been done on the subject. The conclusion is that polyester created the most reliable secondary bond. Nylon had bond failures with certain types off adhesive. The blue coated peel-ply performed very poorly. Interestingly, the surface texture had no effect on the strength of the bond. Tightly woven peel-ply usually releases easier.

https://depts.washington.edu/amtas/publications/presentations/Phariss_SAMPE_11-05.pdf

http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/ar06-28.pdf

http://www.adhesionassociates.com/papers/35%201996%20Curse%20of%20Nylon%20Peel%20Ply,%20SAMPE%20%28Anaheim%29%20MDC%20950072.pdf

“Uncoated polyester peel plies were easily removed from laminate surfaces after curing and produced good bonds with both adhesives for all textures (GIC> 850 J/m2, cohesive failure). Super Release Blue-coated polyester peel ply created surfaces that bonded very poorly in both cases (GIC< 94 J/m2, adhesion failure), the result of the transfer of the peel-ply siloxane coating to the composite surface. Nylon peel plies were more difficult to remove from the laminate and, in some cases, could not be removed without damaging the laminates. Finer weaves were easier to remove than coarser weaves. Laminate surfaces prepared with nylon peel plies bonded well with AF555 (GIC> 750J/m2, cohesive failure). Laminate surfaces prepared with nylon peel plies bonded poorly with MB1515-3 (GIC<150 J/m2, adhesion failure). This may be explained by the transfer of nylon to the prepared surface, which was found during SEM and XPS analysis. Peel- ply texture or peel-ply moisture content had no significant effect on fracture energy or mode of failure.”

Very interesting articles. Thanks for the links!

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