Carrier films
Release, embossed or retained films control handling and surface texture.
Continuous FRP lamination combines carrier film, resin and glass reinforcement on a moving line, covers the stack with a second film, consolidates it through rollers, shapes it flat or corrugated and cures it before automatic trimming and cutting. It is designed for repeat sheet and panel production.
Synchronized material feed, resin distribution, roll compaction, line speed and cure determine thickness, glass distribution, surface and dimensional stability across the full panel width and length.
Unwind the carrier film and apply the controlled resin layer.
Distribute chopped or continuous glass formats and any fillers or features.
Apply top film and pass the stack through rollers to wet out and remove air.
Form flat or corrugated geometry and cure through the heating zone.
Remove or retain film as specified, trim edges and cut panels to order.
Release, embossed or retained films control handling and surface texture.
Commonly polyester-family matrix with pigment, additives and controlled cure.
Chopped strands, mat or roving distributed across the moving web.
Veil, UV/weather layer, coating or texture matched to the product.
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| Stage | What must be controlled | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Material feed | Film tension, resin delivery and reinforcement mass/width distribution. | Line setup, calibrated feeders and consumption reconciliation. |
| Compaction | Roll gap/pressure, wet-out, air removal and thickness profile. | In-process thickness and visual checks. |
| Cure | Line speed, heating-zone temperature and supported profile shape. | Speed/temperature record and cure acceptance test. |
| Final release | Width, length, thickness, surface, color/transmission and edge quality. | Batch inspection and retained panel sample. |
Likely cause: Unstable feed, poor width distribution or roller setting drift.
Detection: Cross-web thickness/mass map and periodic composition checks.
Likely cause: Incomplete wet-out, air entrapment, contamination or excessive line speed.
Detection: Backlighting/visual inspection and cut sections.
Likely cause: Uneven cure, cooling, resin distribution or worn forming guides.
Detection: Flatness/profile gauges and conditioning checks.
This guide uses the JEC process taxonomy, CAMX/ACMA/SAMPE review framework and process-specific material from industry associations, national research centers or government laboratories. Sources explain the process; they do not endorse listed suppliers.
Industry-level process taxonomy covering RTM, infusion, pultrusion, winding, fibre placement and additive manufacturing.
Peer-reviewed conference framework for manufacturing, processing, NDE and testing topics.
Carrier films, resin and reinforcement feed, compaction, cure and automatic finishing.
Reviewed 16 August 2026. Verify current standards editions, material datasheets and project-specific acceptance requirements before award.
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Continuous lamination builds wide sheet or profiled panel between films and rollers; pultrusion pulls continuous reinforcement through a shaped heated die to create a constant-section profile.
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