Braided Preforms

FMI Textiles has an extensive background in design and fabrication of braided structures for composite applications. Our array of braiding machines ranges from 8 carrier to 288 carrier capacity with capability to fabricate biaxial and triaxial sleeving as well as over-braided mandrels for subsequent composite processing. Our proprietary carrier technology has been developed specifically for high modulus carbon and ceramic fibers. Our unique 3D braiding technology enables multilayer braided structures with through thickness reinforcement between each layer.

Product Details

  • Over-braided mandrels for RTM, C-C, SiC-SiC
  • Tailored fiber volume and orientation
  • Conformable to complex geometries
  • Tailored fiber volumes and fiber orientation(s)
  • Tubular cross-sections with through thickness reinforcement (3D braid variant)
  • Braided sleeving, cords and seals

Application & End Use

  • Nozzles, frustums and exit cones
  • Airfoils and seal segments for aircraft engines
  • Rope seals
  • Gap fillers for composite lay-ups
  • Ducts, tubes and rods
  • Divert and attitude control systems

Advantages of choosing Braided Sleeves and Preforms from FMI

Our team of experts have an extensive background in design and fabrication of braided structures for composite applications. We are able to produce braids using a range of different fiber types including SIC and Carbon fibers. FMI’s Braided Sleeves and Preforms are distinguished by:

  • Braided sleeves and over-braided mandrels for RTM, C-C, SiC-SiC
  • Conformable to complex geometries
  • Tailored fiber volume and orientation
  • Manufactured in a broad range of custom sizes