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Airtech Advanced Materials Group
About us
Family-owned and globally trusted, Airtech UK is part of Airtech Advanced Materials Group - a leading supplier of composite tooling, vacuum bagging, lightweight architectural, and additive manufacturing materials.
From our Chadderton facility in Greater Manchester, we serve customers across the UK and surrounding regions, with innovative material solutions, responsive technical support, and a strong commitment to local service.
With over 50 years of experience, Airtech has been driving material innovation across industries including aerospace, automotive, marine, wind energy, and architecture.
Backed by 7 manufacturing sites worldwide and a dedicated global team, we’re more than a manufacturer—we’re your technical partner.
Our product line consists of: vacuum bagging films , release films, pressure sensitive tapes, mould releases (non-liquid), peel plies, breathers & bleeders, sealant tapes, vacuum bag connectors & hoses, rubber, pressure pads, cutting tools, vacuum leak detectors, shrink tape, PTFE coated fiberglass, tooling prepregs and resins, and carbon and glass reinforcements. Business focus areas include aerospace, wind energy, marine, automotive, printed circuit board, solar energy and general FRP composites.
With over 50 years of expertise, Airtech is revolutionizing the industry with our 3D printing expertise, including industry-leading Dahltram® printing resins, Kimya filaments and our cutting-edge Print-Tech® in-house 3D printing service. Large-scale tooling in the form of trim fixtures, holding fixtures, and layup moulds can be designed, tooled, and built faster without compromising quality.
Airtech is an ISO 9001:2015 / AS9100 Rev. D registered company.
Products
Combo-Tech
Combo-Tech is our expanded product line that bonds various vacuum bagging materials together to form a better overall product. Combination products can be applied in one operation, saving time and money, whilst improving part quality. Benefits: - Save time with fewer materials to cut and position. - Improve part quality with simplified process. - Improve surface finish with flatter materials. - Reduce cost with less scrap and rework.
Vacuum Bagging and Composite Tooling Materials
Airtech is the largest manufacturer of vacuum bagging and composite tooling materials for prepreg/autoclave, resin infusion, and wet lay-up processes up to 426°C. Our product line consists of: vacuum bagging films, release films, pressure sensitive tapes, mould releases (non-liquid), peel plies, breathers & bleeders, sealant tapes, vacuum bag connectors & hoses, rubber, pressure pads, cutting tools, vacuum leak detectors, shrink tape, PTFE coated fibreglass, tooling prepregs & resins, and carbon & glass reinforcements.
Print-Tech®
Print-Tech® is Airtech's new large scale additive manufacturing or 3D printing tooling service for composites. Large-scale tooling in the form of trim fixtures, holding fixtures, and layup molds can be designed, tooled, and built faster without compromise quality. Airtech expertise has added value to Large Scale Additive Manufacturing and taken it to the next level. Airtech is utilizing its facilities in Springfield, TN (USA) and Differdange, Luxembourg to house a pair of 40ft x 10ft (12m x 3m) large scale additive manufacturing machines to offer its Print-Tech® full-service tool manufacturing solution. Exclusively with Dahltram® resins, in-house researched and developed specifically for advanced composite tooling applications. Innovation - Patent process innovations and trademark products for unique high temperature and room temperature applications. Lead Time - Rapid tooling from design to the production floor in significantly less time than conventional methods. Cost - Substantial reduction in touch labor and material waste for significant savings. Scale - Diverse solutions with large scale 3D printing capability.
Resin Infusion Vacuum Bagging Materials
For nearly 50 years, Airtech has been the recognised leader in vacuum bagging & resin infusion technology; delivering reliable performance and innovative solutions since the earliest use of composites in Marine applications. Airtech can supply a full range of composite materials for resin infusion processing of all commonly used resin systems e.g. polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. Our range includes: Peel Plies Perforated Release Films Resin Distribution Mesh Vacuum Bagging Film Vacuum Sealant Tapes Vacuum Manifolds Resin Feeds Spray Adhesives Vacuum Reservoirs Through Bag Connectors
Dahltram®
Airtech manufactures fibre reinforced polymer composite resins for large-scale additive manufacturing pellet-fed FDM printing systems. Dahltram® resins have been specifically developed with the manufacture of tooling for composite manufacturing in mind. Dahltram® thermoplastic resins are uniquely suitable for multiple print platforms and offer production flexibility with end-use material approvals. They have been approved for application on all Thermwood LSAM 3D printers, Titan Robotics Atlas printers and CEAD AM Flexbot platforms. Using Dahltram® resins on large scale additive manufacturing can deliver • Rapid tooling delivery for prototyping and rate manufacturing programmes. • High accuracy, complex, high quality tooling solutions. • High temperature and pressure capability for tooling suitable for autoclave use. • Proven long service life and low CTE tooling. Airtech has been extruding and compounding resins for nearly 50 years. Additive manufacturing has enabled us to expand our resin offerings not only to our printers, but also to develop unique resins and purges for those with their own machines. Airtech Dahltram® resins and Print-Tech® in-house 3D printing services have been used by BBi Autosport to build carbon composite body panels for its high-performance racing vehicles, winning them first, first and third in class! Motorsport programs require rapid development cycles, and with Print-Tech®, these moulds can be produced faster than ever before. This unique ability enables aerodynamic development and part manufacturing to be completed in weeks, not months.
Sustainable Dahltram® T-100GF Resin
Airtech is proud to announce the launch of Dahltram® T-100GF resin, our first recycled grade thermoplastic polymer resin for pellet-fed, large scale 3D printing. Engineered with precision, this innovative material is purpose-built to tackle the distinctive challenges of large-scale 3D printing while actively contributing to sustainability initiatives in the industry. Revolutionizing Sustainability in 3D Printing Dahltram® T-100GF combines the power of recycled grade co-polyester resin with the strength of fiberglass reinforcement, resulting in a sustainable material that excels across diverse applications, including rapid prototyping, low-temperature molding, trimming tools, architectural structures, casting patterns, and more. Airtech remains committed to expanding its product line with solutions that drive sustainability and contribute to a greener future through the utilization of large-scale additive manufacturing technologies. Key Benefits of Dahltram® T-100GF Resin Sustainability: Dahltram® T-100GF is crafted from recycled grade co-polyester resin, underscoring Airtech's steadfast commitment to resource conservation and the advancement of sustainable manufacturing practices within the composites industry. Strength and Durability: The inclusion of fiberglass reinforcement enhances the material's strength, ensuring exceptional durability and reliability across a wide spectrum of applications. Versatility: This innovative resin is highly versatile, catering to a range of applications, from rapid prototyping to architectural structures, offering an adaptable solution for manufacturers across various industries. Cost-Effectiveness: Dahltram® T-100GF provides an economically attractive alternative to traditional materials, all while delivering top-notch performance. This makes it a compelling choice for businesses aiming to streamline their production processes without compromising quality. https://airtech-amg.co.uk/airtech-x-sustainability
