Sicomin will supply production volumes of FireGreen 37 fire-retardant bio-epoxy that Fairmat will use to press mould a 100% recycled CFRP chip structural reinforcement plate.
Fairmat uses advanced mechanical processes, robotics and AI, to repurpose high-value, carbon fiber waste streams from leading composite industry OEMs and Tier 1s including Hexcel. For this product, Sicomin FireGreen epoxy resins are combined with the recycled carbon composite materials in an automated moulding process to create a lighter and more structurally efficient internal stiffener for the digital body scan scale.
FireGreen 37 is a halogen free, fire-retardant bio-epoxy that combines exceptional fire performance with a sustainable formulation, featuring 25% plant-based carbon content. It is an intumescent epoxy resin system optimized for laminating and press moulding processes and is available with a range of hardeners permitting fast production cure cycles.
"Sicomin is proud to support leading innovators Fairmat with a locally sourced, next generation, epoxy solution. We have supported Fairmat with a range of specialist epoxy materials and are delighted to work with them on production volumes of FireGreen 37,” said Marc Denjean, Global Sales Manager, Sicomin. "Together, Fairmat and Sicomin are committed to providing a second life for recycled carbon fiber materials by repurposing these products and delivering innovative, performance driven, market solutions."
