DP_Flex_Pen_Cruise_E.pdf

Product catalog summary

Overview of FLEX® Line
DIMENSION-POLYANT’s FLEX® line, standing for “Fill Laminate Extra X”, is designed for both racing and cruising sails. The core of FLEX® laminate constructions is the robust fill and warp yarns, complemented by 20° and 30° “Double X” patterns that manage multiple load situations. This innovative construction allows FLEX® to handle strain in six directions, ensuring excellent shape retention and control.

Key Features

Multi-directional Load Handling: The combination of 0º Warp/90º Fill, double 20º, and double 30º yarns enables FLEX® to manage loads in six directions.
Leech Stability: The double “X” patterns effectively manage mid-leech loads in both high- and low-aspect mains and genoas.
Step-up Construction: Progressive weights in the FLEX® line allow for step-up construction, enhancing durability.
Tear Strength: The strong fill and warp yarns contribute to FLEX®’s toughness and durability.
Maximum Draft Position: The multi-directional yarn layout ensures stability in the draft position.
Ease of Construction: The additional “X” patterns reduce the need for panel flipping, resulting in fewer panels compared to other cross-cut products.
Sail Weight Reduction: FLEX® can distribute weights from high-load to low-load areas efficiently.

Material Composition

PET film with SPF+ UV inhibitor provides low load stability and UV protection.
20º Yarns manage off-angle high loads in areas like the upper leech, head, tack, and clew.
30º Yarns handle off-angle low loads such as mid-leech, prebend, and boom vang.
Fill/Warp Yarns manage primary loads, enhancing breaking strength and durability.

Product Variants
The FLEX® line includes several variants with different fiber densities, such as FLX 08 P, FLX 13 P, FLX 16 P, and FLX 19 P, each designed to cater to specific load situations.

Contact Information
DIMENSION-POLYANT has offices in Germany, France, the UK, the USA, and Australia, providing global support and services.

Catalog excerpts

clear ahead D I M E N S I O N - P O LYA N T ... the true sailcloth producer © Jacques Vapillon DIMENSION-POLYANT’s FLEX ® line stands for “Fill Laminate Extra X”. The FLEX ® range of fabrics is suited to racing and cruising sails. Foundations of all FLEX ® laminate constructions are strong fill and warp yarns. Additional 20° and 30° “Double X” patterns from the fill absorb multiple load situations. Thanks to its novel construction, FLEX ® handles strain in six different directions, resulting in unprecedented shape retention characteristics. In addition to primary loads, off-angle loads in clew, head and tack areas, mid leech and luff are catered for. FLEX ® will also absorb those dynamic loads that occur during sailing and enables excellent shape control. FLEX ® styles are crosscut fabrics and available with several fibre densities which can be combined in a sail in accordance with the expected load situation. FLEX ® ’s firmly locked-up fiber matrix guarantees long performance life and superior durability.

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Head Loads FLEX ®´S 20° and 30° X-fibres handle off-angle loads DIMENSION-POLYANT GmbH, Germany Leech Control Headquarters Speefeld 7 D-47906 Kempen Phone: +49 (2152) 891 0 Prebend Loads Fax: +49 (2152) 891 149 [email protected] DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France Outhaul and Vang Loads 1, Rue Newton Parc Technologique F-17000 La Rochelle Phone: +33 (0) 546 282 201 Fax: +33 (0) 546 412 840 FLEX® - excellent shape control Tack and Cunningham Loads Clew and Outhaul Loads [email protected] DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France Port de la Pointe Rouge F-13008 Marseille Multi-directional...

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