Storage & Handling

During transportation from cold storage to the shop floor, it is recommended that all prepregs are handled using the core onto which it has been wound. Any unused prepreg should be rolled back up tightly onto the roll and retaped to prevent wrinkles, and then rebagged.

Avoid inhalation of fumes during post mould, or any dust or fumes that may be released or created when machining and cutting.

Avoiding Condensation moisture contamination:

To maintain the longest shelf life but still avoid condensation moisture contamination problems during moulding, prepregs should be taken out of the freezer or cold room 24 -48 hours prior to use, depending on the prepreg thickness and reel size (full or part used).

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Quality Assurance

The high quality of all the prepreg composite materials manufactured by GMS Composites is based on several key factors …

ISO 9001 Quality Accreditation

GMS Composite is a fully ISO 9001 approved manufacturer and supplier of prepregs and composite products.

Production QC

To endure consistent product quality is manufactured with every batch, GMS composites has in place stringent quality control (QC) systems per batch during production …

Shelf Life

All GMS Composites prepreg systems are made to order. This ensures that customers receive fresh product with the maximum shelf life.

Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Customers should ensure appropriate workplace occupational health and safety (OH&S) guidelines are adopted when working with uncured synthetic resin prepreg products.

EHS Policy

The GMS Composites management team is very proactive in ensuring that there is a strong environmental, health and safety (EHS) focus in the business.