Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes
Process consumables engineered for leak-free vacuum bagging, autoclave prepreg curing up to 204°C, and controlled resin wave progression during VIP/VARTM. Cure & Process Rule: COMPLETE INFUSION STACK: Laminate → Peel Ply (85 gsm Nylon) → Perforated Release Film → HDPE Spiral Flow Media → Spiral Tubing & Omega Channels → Butyl Tacky Tape → Nylon Vacuum Film.
1. Indexed ASTM Materials in Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes (13 SKUs)
| Material & OEM Brand | SKU | ASTM D638 Tensile | ASTM D648 HDT | ASTM D790 Flex | Viscosity / Density | US DOT 49 CFR | US Pack Price | Compare / Specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airtech Airweave N10 Non-Woven Polyester Breather & BleederAirtech Advanced Materials • Autoclave Breather Felt | AIR-AIRWV-N10 | 18 MPa 2,611 psi | 204 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $305 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech AT-200Y Economical Ambient Infusion Sealant TapeAirtech Advanced Materials • Infusion Tacky Tape | AIR-AT200Y-CASE | 3.8 MPa 551 psi | 150 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $286 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Dahlpac MC79 Combined Peel Ply + Release Film + Flow MeshAirtech Advanced Materials • 3-in-1 Infusion Consumable Pack | AIR-DAHLPAC-MC79 | 58 MPa 8,412 psi | 150 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $602 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Econostitch 85 gsm Nylon Pin-Striped Peel PlyAirtech Advanced Materials • Release Peel Ply Fabric | AIR-ECONO-60IN | 74 MPa 10,733 psi | 190 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $322 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Greenflow 75 High-Speed Extruded Resin Flow MediaAirtech Advanced Materials • HDPE Infusion Flow Mesh | AIR-GRNFLOW75 | 24 MPa 3,481 psi | 125 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $269 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech GS-213-3 High-Tack Vacuum Bag Sealant Tape (Tacky Tape)Airtech Advanced Materials • Butyl Vacuum Sealant Tape | AIR-GS213-CASE | 4.2 MPa 609 psi | 204 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $378 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Ipplon KM1300 Soft-Drape Marine Infusion Bagging FilmAirtech Advanced Materials • Co-Extruded Nylon Bagging Film | AIR-KM1300-120 | 62 MPa 8,992 psi | 160 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $358 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Omega Flow Line Silicone Resin Infusion ChannelAirtech Advanced Materials • Reusable Silicone Feed Channel | AIR-OMEGA-FLOW | 9.5 MPa 1,378 psi | 220 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $532 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Release Ease 234 TFP PTFE-Coated Fiberglass Peel PlyAirtech Advanced Materials • PTFE Coated Peel Ply | AIR-RE234TFP | 110 MPa 15,954 psi | 260 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $784 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Resinflow 90 Heavy-Duty Hull Infusion Distribution MeshAirtech Advanced Materials • Infusion Distribution Mesh | AIR-RESFLOW90 | 28 MPa 4,061 psi | 135 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $291 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Airtech Wrightlon 5400 Nylon Vacuum Bagging FilmAirtech Advanced Materials • High-Temp Vacuum Film | AIR-WL5400-60IN | 65 MPa 9,427 psi | 177 °C | — | 1130 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated | $445 500 ft Roll (60" Wide) | Datasheet → |
| MTI Hose 20mm PTFE Semi-Permeable Vacuum Vapor Membrane TubeAirtech Advanced Materials • Semi-Permeable Vacuum Membrane | MTI-HOSE-20MM | 32 MPa 4,641 psi | 180 °C | — | 1120 kg/m³ | Non-Reg Non-Regulated Industrial Consumable | $952 100m Industrial Roll / Case | Datasheet → |
| Wrightlon® 7400 High-Elongation Bagging FilmAirtech Advanced • Vacuum Consumable | AIR-WL7400-120IN | 55.2 MPa 8,000 psi | 204.4 °C | 80 MPa | 0 cPs | Non-Reg Non-Hazmat Standard Freight | $490 Roll (120 in Width) | Datasheet → |
2. Drop-In Equivalence Matrix & Head-to-Head ASTM Comparisons
Vacuum Bagging Film group: Airtech Wrightlon 5400 / 7400 ↔ Diatex VacPak NBF-540 ↔ Richmond Aerovac. Sealant Tape group: Airtech GS-213-3 ↔ General Sealants GS#43MR.
Direct Head-to-Head Engineering Comparisons in Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes (Click any pair for full Δ ASTM & Cure Analysis):
3. Mandatory Companion Materials, Cure Ratios & Hazmat Segregation
COMPLETE INFUSION STACK: Laminate → Peel Ply (85 gsm Nylon) → Perforated Release Film → HDPE Spiral Flow Media → Spiral Tubing & Omega Channels → Butyl Tacky Tape → Nylon Vacuum Film.
Required Companion Material Groups for Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes:
- Structural Infusion & Laminating Epoxy Systems
- Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins
- Carbon Fiber & E-Glass Multiaxial Fabrics
Category Profile: Non-Regulated Process Consumables. Under federal hazmat regulations, Class 3 Flammable Liquids (UN1866 Resin) and Class 5.2 Organic Peroxides (UN3105 MEKP Initiator) must be packaged in separate UN-certified outer drums/boxes and segregated from Cobalt Octoate promoters to prevent exothermic thermal runaway.
Recommended Companion SKUs in Stock (Add to Kit BOM):
4. Qualified Process Methods, Finished Parts & ASTM Standards
Qualified Molding & Layup Methods
- Vacuum Infusion (VIP / VARTM)
- Autoclave Prepreg Cure
- Out-of-Autoclave Vacuum Debulk
Finished Marine, Aerospace & Industrial Structures
- Void-Free Infused Yacht Hulls (<1% Void Content)
- Autoclave Aerospace Carbon Panels
- Wind Blade Spar Caps
Governing ASTM / ISO Test Standards
- ASTM D882 Film Tensile & Elongation (>350%)
- ASTM D648 / Max Service Temp (120–204 °C)
- Vacuum Integrity (<2 mbar/5 min drop test)
Engineering FAQ: Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes (ASTM & Cure Specification)
1. What are the ASTM mechanical (D638 Tensile) and thermal (D648 HDT) ranges for Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes?▼
Across the 13 verified North American SKUs in Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes (CAT-VAC-CON), ASTM D638 tensile strength spans 3.8–110 MPa and ASTM D648 heat deflection temperature (HDT) spans 125–260 °C. Primary reference standards include ASTM D882 Film Tensile & Elongation (>350%), ASTM D648 / Max Service Temp (120–204 °C), Vacuum Integrity (<2 mbar/5 min drop test).
2. What companion catalyst, hardener, or cure system is required for Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes?▼
COMPLETE INFUSION STACK: Laminate → Peel Ply (85 gsm Nylon) → Perforated Release Film → HDPE Spiral Flow Media → Spiral Tubing & Omega Channels → Butyl Tacky Tape → Nylon Vacuum Film. Required companion categories include: Structural Infusion & Laminating Epoxy Systems; Marine & Novolac Vinyl Ester Resins; Carbon Fiber & E-Glass Multiaxial Fabrics.
3. What are the approved cross-brand drop-in equivalents in Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes?▼
Vacuum Bagging Film group: Airtech Wrightlon 5400 / 7400 ↔ Diatex VacPak NBF-540 ↔ Richmond Aerovac. Sealant Tape group: Airtech GS-213-3 ↔ General Sealants GS#43MR. Top stocked manufacturers in the US registry include Airtech Advanced Materials, Airtech Advanced.
4. What is the US DOT 49 CFR and Transport Canada TDG Hazmat shipping classification for Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes?▼
Materials in Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes are regulated under Non-Regulated Process Consumables. When ordering Class 3 Flammable Liquid resins (UN1866) alongside Class 5.2 Organic Peroxide initiators (MEKP UN3105), shipments must comply with US DOT 49 CFR § 177.848 hazmat segregation and isolated packaging rules.
5. Which composite fabrication methods and finished structures use Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes?▼
Vacuum Infusion Films, Peel Ply, Flow Media, Breathers & Sealant Tapes is qualified for Vacuum Infusion (VIP / VARTM), Autoclave Prepreg Cure, Out-of-Autoclave Vacuum Debulk. Typical finished B2B applications include Void-Free Infused Yacht Hulls (<1% Void Content), Autoclave Aerospace Carbon Panels, Wind Blade Spar Caps.