GPL GraphX® Performance

Product catalog summary

Introduction
DIMENSION-POLYANT's GraphX® carbon laminates are designed for racing and cruising yachts, offering superior durability and performance. The laminates utilize advanced fiber handling and lamination technology, including the patented Insert® process, to enhance strength and resistance.

Specifications
GraphX® laminates incorporate high-strength carbon warp sheet fiber, Technora®Black base, and Technora®Black X-PLY® to create fabrics with exceptional resistance to flex and elongation. These materials are ideal for high-performance sails where ultimate strength is required.

Product Variants
GPL styles are available with internal taffeta (iT) and double-taffeta (dT) options. The construction details include:

GPL 00: 6 ends 750TB/5 pick 750TB, Luff & Foot Material, 4.500 DPI
GPL 05: 6 ends 750TB/5 pick 750TB, 1.4 ends 3500c, 9.400 DPI
GPL 10: 6 ends 750TB/5 pick 750TB, 1.4 ends 7000c, 14.300 DPI
GPL 14: 6 ends 750TB/5 pick 750TB, 2 ends 7000c, 18.500 DPI
GPL 21: 6 ends 1500TB/6 pick 750TB, 3 ends 7000c, 30.000 DPI
GPL 28: 6 ends 1500TB/6 pick 750TB, 4 ends 7000c, 37.000 DPI

Application Guidelines
The application of GPL styles varies based on boat length and sail type:

21’-26’: GPL00 / GPL05 for mainsail and genoa jib
27’-32’: GPL05 / GPL10 for mainsail and genoa jib
33’-40’: GPL10 / GPL14 for mainsail and genoa jib
41’-48’: GPL14 / GPL21 for mainsail and genoa jib
49’-58’: GPL21 / GPL28 for mainsail and genoa jib

Contact Information
DIMENSION-POLYANT has offices in Germany, France, the UK, the USA, and Australia. Contact details for each location are provided for further inquiries.

Catalog excerpts

... the true sailcloth producer DIMENSION-POLYANT's line of GraphX® carbon laminates for racing and cruising yachts of all sizes continue to have a significant impact on the sailing world. Superior fiber handling and advanced lamination technology using our patented Insert ® process makes GraphX® the most durable carbon laminates on the market today. GPL is the first laminated sailcloth line to capture the strength of high performance carbon. GPL laminates utilize high strength carbon warp sheet fiber, super rugged Technora® Black base and Technora® Black X-PLY® to create high performance fabrics with incredible resistance to flex and elongation. These composite fabrics are the answer for no compromise high performance (until legal in all classes) sails where the ultimate strength is demanded. GPL’s take Carbon to a new level in High Performance materials.

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DIMENSION-POLYANT GmbH, Germany GPL styles are available with an internal taffeta (iT) & double-taffeta (dT) options. Please contact your sales representative for availability. DIMENSION-POLYANT SAS, France 1, Rue Newton Parc Technologique film carbon inserts Technora ® Black scrim Port de la Pointe Rouge F-13008 Marseille Phone: +33 (0) 491 736 628 Fax: +33 (0) 491 722 505 [email protected] DIMENSION-POLYANT UK Ltd., United Kingdom Unit 11, Kingdom Close Kingdom Business Park Segensworth East GB-Fareham Hampshire PO15 5TJ Technora Scrim Carbon insert Luff&Foot Material [email protected]...

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