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Lamiflex \u2013 Company Profile<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex has been operating in the composites sector since the mid-70s, originally as a supplier and inventor of rapier tapes for looms machines and related toothed wheels, all made by composite materials and used on textile machines.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Over the course of the last 38 years since Lamiflex was set up, the company has constantly introduced improvements and innovations in line with the strictest principles of modern industry: advanced technology, undisputed management know-how, intelligent use of ideas and materials. The results clearly prove that Lamiflex is a constantly growing, competitive company: a dynamic approach, strict production and research standards and constant technological innovation have all meant that the group is a market leader in Italy and on the international market when it comes to hi-tech composite laminates, offering innovative, often revolutionary products at the cutting-edge of the industry.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In line with the company\u2019s desire to penetrate new markets and offer innovative products, it has set up Lamiflex Composites, dedicated to the production and development of new products. Over the years it has diversified its operations to include the production of pressure pipes, rollers and scraper blades, rollers for the paper industry, radiology beds and X-ray machine accessories, not to mention components for the sports and design sectors. It has embraced nearly all the latest technologies used for the construction of advanced composite components with epoxy resins. It is a qualified vendor for AgustaWestland and Alenia Aeronautica, supplying them with composite components.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex has years of experience in the production of components using RTM technology, for static and dynamic structural applications. It firmly believes that RTM technology is a successful and effective method for the production of advanced structural components and therefore keeps a close eye on developments in this field.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex works closely with Alenia on the development of infusion\/RTM structural components (develop program IMAC-PRO) as part of its research programs and provides expertise on concept, mould construction and process technology.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex currently has about one hundred employees and an R&D division that works full time on new projects and development programs aimed at the continuous improvement of composite technologies and materials.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Beside the technology there are different markets approached:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Aerospace<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

For the aerospace sector, Lamiflex uses a special \u201cautoclave polymerization of composite materials\u201d process certified by AgustaWestland. It produces both stiff and flexible lightweight ducts for the pressurizing and air-conditioning control plant installed in aircraft (ECS systems); ducts\/shielding and conducting systems to protect cables and electronic devices against electromagnetic interference in aircraft or high performance vehicles; and machinery used by the military and in the telecommunications industry. The R&D staff deal directly with the client and work in synergy with them to optimize the geometry, size and development of details and items used in this sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Industrial<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex offers products with a wide range of applications in the industrial sector: Rollers and cylinders for the packaging sector, where composite materials make for significant reductions in friction and thus faster speeds; pressurized pipes for desalters, where a structure made from a composite material avoids the problems of corrosion found when metals are used; doctor blades made from various composite materials and different resins for cylinder scrapers in the paper industries; flexible arches used to construct braiding machinery for the production of steel cables; flat semi-finished sheets for the weapons industry; composite material thin plates for the engine sector; blades for vacuum pumps; and many other applications.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Medical<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex is mainly involved in the production of patient Table Tops for X-ray diagnosis machinery in the medical sector (CAT scanning, urology, angiography and cardiology). The R&D staff deal directly with the client and work in synergy with them to optimize the geometry, size and development of details and items used in this sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Textile Machinery<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex has invented and developed rapier ribbons made from composite materials for the textile machinery sector and many other dynamic loom accessories, such geared wheels for moving these ribbons. Lamiflex has thirty years\u2019 experience in this field and is the main supplier for some of the world\u2019s most important companies in this sector.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Design<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Niche applications in the world of sport and in the furnishing\/design sector. Lamiflex produces wheel rims made from composite materials for the car industry, saddles and wheels for racing bicycles, light covers and \u2013 a recent development \u2013 the Ciclotte stationary exercise bike.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Shielding Solutions<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lamiflex produces advanced composite materials for use in a wide range of industrial applications. Thanks to an exclusive supply agreement with a partner specialized in the metallization of fabrics for electromagnetic shielding and electrical conductivity, the company has developed composite shielding solutions EMI and RFI that combine the high conductive surface that can shield a wide range of frequencies with light weight, design flexibility and cost advantages of composite materials. Lamiflex\u2019s shielding materials include a family of semi-manufactured preimpregnated materials based on nickel, zinc, gold and silver in reinforced polyester, glass Nomex, carbon and epoxy resin. The company also produces customized, finished parts based on these composites that can be adapted to any geometric solution. Lamiflex's composites have industrial and military applications in many sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, automotive, undersea systems, and electronics.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Why Shield<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The enormous development of systems, installations and equipment that generate electromagnetic fields in the environment, such as telecommunications systems, remote broadcasting, radar and remote sensing, the increasing use of electromagnetic heating technologies in industrial, civil and medical applications, development of wireless systems for data transmission and multimedia, the increase of voltage in the electricity transmission systems and extend of its distribution network to contribute towards the urban environment and often also in the rural levels of electromagnetic field several orders of magnitude.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The rules to guard against this danger are four:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. measure the amount of radiation<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. maintain a safe distance<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. limit the exposure time<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. shield the source, the living site or the person<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Synergies at work<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Lamiflex combines the characteristics of shielded materials and those of composite materials by creating a new components that combines the advantages from both sectors. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    FEATURES of shielded materials<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n