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Composites
Why composites matter
Composite materials are essential wherever lightweight construction, mechanical strength, thermal resistance, and functional integration must be combined under demanding operating conditions. By combining fibers, fillers, and high‑performance resin systems, composites enable structures that outperform traditional materials in terms of strength‑to‑weight ratio, durability, fire resistance, and lifecycle efficiency.
ELANTAS is a trusted development partner for advanced composite materials. Building on decades of expertise in thermoset resins, impregnation technologies, and system engineering, ELANTAS delivers state of the art composite solutions for aerospace, ballistic protection, industrial, fire protection and thermal‑insulation applications.
Purpose & function
Engineered to bind, protect, and withstand extreme conditions
ELANTAS composite materials form the structural matrix that transfers mechanical loads and protects components against thermal, environmental, and mechanical stress. Key functional requirements for modern composite materials include:
- High mechanical strength, impact resistance, and fatigue performance
- Thermal stability and fire‑retardant performance
- Resistance to chemicals, moisture, and aging
These properties ensure reliable manufacturing, structural integrity, and long‑term performance across demanding service conditions.
Chemistries
Advanced material science for composite performance
The ELANTAS composites portfolio is built on a broad and proven chemistry platform, allowing application‑specific solutions across multiple industries and manufacturing technologies:
- Epoxy resin systems for high mechanical strength, thermal endurance, and structural integrity
- Phenolic and modified phenolic systems for fire resistance and ballistic performance
- Polyurethane systems for toughness, flexibility, and energy absorption
- Silicone‑based systems for extreme thermal stability and non‑combustible composite applications
- Mica‑based systems using natural muscovite and phlogopite mica, providing exceptional thermal resistance, fire protection, and electrical insulation (up to 1200 °C)
- Next‑generation and sustainable chemistries, including cyanate ester, vitrimer, and bio‑based resin systems
All systems are engineered for compatibility with glass, carbon, aramid, and polyethylene reinforcements.
Portfolio & applications
A comprehensive composite portfolio for safety‑critical applications
ELANTAS offers a fully integrated composites portfolio covering resins, prepregs, films, panels, and mica‑based insulation materials, designed for a wide range of processing technologies:
Resin infusion, RTM and VARTM
Filament winding and pultrusion
Prepreg lay‑up and press molding
Potting, edge filling, bonding and lamination
Key application areas and brand portfolios include:
Aerospace structures & cabin interiors
- Fire‑retardant epoxy prepregs for interior components with low FST and heat release
- Core fillers and potting systems for honeycomb sandwich structures
- Structural resin systems for high‑temperature aerospace components
- Impregnated mica layers for fire protection in critical insulation components
Key brands include ELAN‑TECH, EPOXYLITE and SAMICA FireProof.
Ballistic protection & safety applications
- Prepregs, resin films, and composite panels for hard ballistic protection
- Solutions based on aramid and UHMWPE reinforcements
- Qualified systems for personal protection and vehicle armoring
- Applications include helmets, body armor inserts, spall liners, vehicle protection panels, and specialized safety components.
Main ELANTAS product brands are PARA‑LITE (representing pressed panels for hard ballistic use), DURAPREG (representing prepregs based on aramid fibers and modified phenolic system), as well as DURAFILM (based on a lightweight toughened resin film).
Thermal protection & fire‑resistant insulation
- Mica‑based papers, laminates, prepregs, and rigid plates for extreme temperature exposure
- Flexible and rigid heat barriers with fire resistance up to 1200 °C
- Electrical and thermal insulation under fire and thermal shock conditions
Typical applications include battery protection, induction furnaces, fuel cells, fire barriers, high‑temperature gaskets, household appliances, and industrial heat shields.
Major ELANTAS product brands include SAMICA® Mica Paper, MIGLASIL and SAMICANITE.
Quality & performance
Reliable processing and proven long‑term durability
ELANTAS composite materials are engineered for consistent, reproducible processing across manual and automated manufacturing environments. Controlled viscosity, resin flow, tack, and curing behavior ensure manufacturing stability and high component quality.
Performance benefits include:
- Excellent mechanical and thermal stability
- Fast curing and dimensional control
- High fire resistance and non‑combustibility where required
- Long‑term resistance to thermal cycling, chemicals, and environmental exposure
Ballistic systems are validated according to STANAG 2920, EN 1522, and NIJ standards, while aerospace materials comply with FAR / CS 25.853 requirements for cabin interior applications. Selected epoxy-lite formulations are validated for NASA low out-gassing requirements.
Testing & technical expertise
From material development to qualified composite systems
ELANTAS operates specialized composite competence centers worldwide.
Capabilities include:
- Pilot impregnation, lamination, and press molding
- Flammability, smoke density and heat release rate testing
- Peeling and delamination resistance analysis
- Electrical, mechanical, and environmental characterization
- Process optimization and application‑specific validation
This system‑level expertise enables rapid development, qualification, and reliable series production.
Global footprint & leadership
Integrated composite expertise – worldwide
With a globally integrated manufacturing, R&D, and application‑lab network, ELANTAS delivers composite solutions with consistent quality and secure supply. Vertical integration – including sustainable mica mining, paper production, impregnation, and final processing – ensures traceability, reliability, and long‑term availability.
From aerospace interiors to life‑protecting ballistic systems and extreme thermal insulation, ELANTAS composites enable high‑performance solutions wherever safety, durability, and innovation are critical.
