Product Feature: AX-5605 High-Temperature Prepreg System
Cristex are now suppliers of AX-5605, which is an advanced pre-ceramic, polymer-silica prepreg system developed for high-temperature applications up to 482°C. This innovative material features a polymer-silica matrix reinforced with carbon, offering outstanding strength, thermal resistance, and structural integrity—ideal for high-performance, multi-ply laminates. The solution-coated process ensures thorough fibre impregnation and delivers excellent mechanical properties, even under extreme thermal conditions. With a service temperature range from -55°C to 482°C, AX-5605 is perfectly suited for applications demanding exceptional thermal stability and fire resistance.
Key Applications:
- High-temperature composite laminates
- Disc brakes for motorsport applications
- Engine parts or components exposed to high heat
- High-temperature tubing
- APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) plenums
- Applications requiring 482°C burn-through performance or superior flammability resistance
Fabric options:
- Carbon 205 g/m² 2/2 Twill – 1270mm wide
- Carbon 373 g/m² 8H Satin – 1270mm wide
If you would like to learn more about this material and how it can be applied to meet your business needs/requirements, please email us at sales@cristex.co.uk or call 01282 770666, where our Sales Team will be ready to help.