Zyvax provides space-age mold-release solution for Virgin Galactic

Zyvax provides space-age mold-release solution for Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites “WhiteNight Two” suborbital launch system

Launching tourists into space is no longer a futuristic dream. New technologies and innovative production partners like Zyvax are enabling Virgin Galactic and Scaled Composites to manufacture the world’s largest all-carbon fiber-reinforced aircraft parts, which in turn will go into production of  “WhiteNight Two”, a suborbital “space jet” carrier platform. “WK2” will be used to launch “SpaceShip 2”, Richard Branson’s touted space tourism vehicle. Using Zyvax’ WaterWorks Aerospace Release System, Scaled Composites is producing the manned launch system under strict protocols calling for solvent-free and alcohol-free mold releases that optimize resin flow. WaterWorks is a solvent-free and alcohol-free mold release system with no special ventilation, storage or transportation requirements. The products take less time to apply than most solvent-based systems, with clean no-haze pulls and maximum resin flow characteristics—up to 15 percent increase in tool surface flow according to field tests. WaterWorks is also being used in many other composite production environments including Formula 1 racing.  For more information, contact JB Layman, Chief Technology Officer at Zyvax, Inc.   cco@zyvax.com ; website: www.waterworks4.com or www.zyvax.com Zyvax Inc. has 50 years of expertise creating innovative products and release process solutions for mold industry applications, including pre-preg, injection, rotational, and hand lay-up. Zyvax also provides value added service for many specialty molding applications.  Zyvax provides global product distribution and support for manufacturers of molded products and parts, including the aeronautics, wind energy, marine, automotive and recreational industries. From the first line of solvent free and environmentally safe release products to the first variable release system, Zyvax has a world-wide reputation for development of innovative manufacturing solutions.