Polyester Peel Ply
Polyester peel plies, used to of a composite laminate are helpful for secondary bonding or painting of the composite laminate. Release ply fabrics may reduce or eliminate the need for sanding or abrading. The fabric is scoured and heat set to remove contaminates and reduce shrinkage.
- Good temperature resistance, good chemical resistance, a good choice for moulding with Phenolic resins.
- Release coated versions available for easier release to save time.
- Economy versions available for low temperature applications.
- Dahltexx® version available will block resin bleed and allow air removal.
| Name | Material type | Release coating | Maximum use temperature | Weight | Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release Ply C | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 64 g/m² (1.9 oz/yd²) | White |
| Release Ply F | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 95 g/m² (2.8 oz/yd²) | White |
| Release Ply Super F | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 114 g/m² (3.35 oz/yd²) | White |
| Release Ply G | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 92 g/m² (2.7 oz/yd²) | White |
| Stitch Ply G | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 92 g/m² (2.7 oz/yd²) | White with black tracer |
| Ultra Ply 22 T | Polyester | - | 204°C (400°F) | 95 g/m² (2.8 oz/yd²) | White |
| Bleeder Lease® G | Polyester | Silicone | 204°C (400°F) | 83 g/m² (2.45 oz/yd²) | Green |
| Dahltexx® SP-3 | Polyester | - | 190°C (375°F) | 115 g/m² (3.4 oz/yd²) | Orange fabric side / White membrane side |
| Econostitch® G | Polyester | - | 190°C (375°F) | 85 g/m² (2.5 oz/yd²) | White with black tracer |
| Econoply E | Polyester | - | 149°C (300°F) | 95 g/m² (2.8 oz/yd²) | White |
| Econoply J | Polyester | - | 121°C (250°F) | 54 g/m² (1.6 oz/yd²) | White |