Tenron

TENRON Strong by Nature

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Tenron is nature’s strongest mineral material.

Tenron is a disruptive material made out of an aggregation of widely available minerals extracted in Western Europe.

Tenron is available in different formats: Tenron fibres and its downstream products, Tenron textiles, Tenron felts, Tenron pre-impregnated rovings or textiles, Tenron composites and Tenron hybrids. Tenron fibre is the world’s highest performing mineral fibre and is aerospace grade.

Tenron is produced by Tenron, a premier European manufacturer located in Belgium.

Tenron belongs to the category of “New Materials” alongside esteemed materials like carbon or aramid. The New Materials revolution advances the materials and tools developed during the Industrial Revolution of the 20th century and the Stone Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age before that. New Materials combine various sophisticated technologies. The market for such materials over the coming years is estimated at more than EUR 150 billion.

Tenron requires significantly less energy (kWh) to produce compared to existing high-performance materials like carbon and aramid, and it can be recycled back to its original properties. Tenron has an exceptional durability (long lifetime). (see LCA)

Tenron is a game changer. It will play a key role in the circular economy and in the clean energy transition.

Tenron’s main characteristics

Delivering high-performance and unparalleled safety
Providing superior comfort and facilitating innovative design
Exceptional durability (long lifetime)
Leading the shift toward sustainability
  • High strength
  • Light​weight
  • High impact resistance and shock absorption
  • High thermal insulation and fire protection​
  • High resistance to any aggressive environment​
  • Exceptional durability
  • Low CO2 footprint​
  • Recyclable

The oven and extrusion process

In our specialized facility, the proprietary blend of minerals undergoes a meticulous transformation process. Initially, they are melted within a uniquely designed oven, reaching exceptionally high temperatures. The resulting magma is subsequently propelled through an in-house designed extrusion plate, featuring minuscule apertures, at a high velocity. This intricate procedure yields filaments tailored to specific requirements, measuring 9, 10 or 11 microns, based on the preferences of our discerning customers.

The sizing solutions innovation

Over the years, Tenron has cultivated an array of proprietary sizing solutions through in-house development and innovation.

In the course of the extrusion process, a minute layer known as sizing is meticulously applied to the filaments’ surfaces. This delicate layer serves the dual purpose of reinforcing the filaments and imbuing them with the essential properties required for subsequent stages in the creation of downstream products. The pivotal role of sizing solutions lies in shaping and defining the ultimate properties of the filaments.

Tenron takes pride in utilizing water-based sizing solutions that adhere to the REACH standards. REACH, an acronym for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals, stands as a European Union regulation designed to enhance the safeguarding of human health and the environment against potential risks associated with chemicals.

Tenron’s products

Tenron’s products are: Tenron fibres (roving), Tenron textiles, Tenron felts (veils, non-wovens), Tenron pre-impregnated (pre-preg) roving or textiles, Tenron composites and Tenron hybrids (Tenron combined with another high-end fibre like carbon, aramid or other fibres like flax etc.). We offer Tenron thermoset composites and are also offering and developing new Tenron thermoplastic composites, key for the circular economy. Tenron “aerospace grade” is available upon request.

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Tenron fibres

Tenron fibres of 9, 10 or 11 microns at the filament level

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Tenron textiles

Tenron textiles of different weights and formats

Needle Punched Felt
Tenron felts

Tenron felts (veils, non-wovens) of different weights

Tenron Prepreg
Tenron pre-pregs

Tenron pre-impregnated roving or textiles with various resins

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Tenron composites

Tenron thermoset or thermoplastic composites

Tenron Hybrid
Tenron hybrids

Tenron hybrids (Tenron combined with materials like carbon, aramid or flax, etc.)

Tenron, your innovative solution partner

At Tenron, we are dedicated to collaborate closely with our clients to craft unique solutions and introduce new products that align with their vision. With an extensive knowledge base built over the past two decades, we offer invaluable insights to assist clients in realising the right solution for their needs, no matter how intricate. Although certain applications may necessitate development time, our wealth of experience ensures immediate benefits for our clients in standard application development.

Technical datasheets

 

Tenron fibres
Tenron textiles
Tenron felts
Tenron pre-pregs
Tenron composites
Tenron hybrids

FAQ

The name TENRON derives from the fusion of “TENsil strength” and the first name “RONald” (or “RON“), which is a noun meaning “mighty ruler”. Hence, TENRON means, literally, the leading material in terms of strength or, generally, the strongest material. TENRON embodies the epitome of strength and innovation.

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Industry leadership with TENRON

Tenron stands as an innovative high-performance material, seamlessly integrated into high-value-added applications across leading industries.