Carbon fiber-reinforced compounds for injection molding

E-bike-frames

Carbon fiber-reinforced compounds for injection molding of e-bike frames using WIT-Technology

Rethinking e-bikes

The e-bike revolutionizes individual transport and takes bicycles to a new level in leisure activities. The technical progress achieved through electrification adds to the complexity of bicycles. Powerful e-motors and long-life battery systems are constantly increasing the technical requirements for bicycle frames. Based on the principle of form-follows-function, plastics are the ideal materials for combining drive technology with attractive design.

V-Frames GmbH explores new ways to produce bicycle frames economically and sustainably with carbon fiber reinforced plastics. In cooperation with Plastic Innovation GmbH they create function-integrated and injection-moldable designs. With the ISOCO Carbon Ecobike1, V-Frames presents the first fully functional demonstrator as an e-bike (VELOSION:E) with a particularly sophisticated design. The frame is manufactured fully automatically using the WIT process (water injection technology) with a cycle time of 90 seconds.

V-Frames and AKRO-PLASTIC developed a carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide compound AKROLOY® PA CF VFrame specially optimized for the application and processing method. In combination with the tubular geometry ratio achieved with the WIT channels, the most effective stiffness-to-weight ratio is achieved. Using optimized materials and a process-compatible design the frame surpasses the performance of conventional welded counterparts. The safety of the frame has been confirmed by independent testing in accordance with standards.

img-textBildText_500x281_Fahrrad__002_ — With this demanding application, V-Frames demonstrates the feasibility of their concept. They currently develop solutions for frame applications with their customers, extending beyond the bicycle sector. By using recyclable materials and local production, V-Frames meets the requirements of sustainable products.

img-textVelosione_BnT — With this demanding application, V-Frames demonstrates the feasibility of their concept. They currently develop solutions for frame applications with their customers, extending beyond the bicycle sector. By using recyclable materials and local production, V-Frames meets the requirements of sustainable products.

Disclaimer: All specifications and information given on this website are based on our current knowledge and experience. A legally binding promise of certain characteristics or suitability for a concrete individual case cannot be derived from this information. The information supplied here is not intended to release processors and users from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and inspections in each concrete individual case. AKRO®, AKROMID®, AKROLEN®, AKROLOY®, AKROTEK®, ICX®, PRECITE® and DIA(hr)LOG® are registered trademarks of AKRO-PLASTIC GmbH.

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