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General => The Shape Shack => Topic started by: SaltH2Opaddler on August 26, 2012, 07:51:09 AM
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Hi Everyone,
I did some searches and couldn't find an answer.
What is the difference if any between: Boardworks EVC Epoxy Vacuum System vs. PVC Vacuum Bagged?
Weight? Durability? ETC
Thanks in advance.
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That is not a term I am not familiar with and am going to guess it is an "in house" name for a resin infusion or resin transfer method. Their primary advantage is, assuming equal skill in design and layup, they are more compatible with automation and production line techniques. Pre-preg vacuum bagged should get you a structure with as little extra resin as the others. So it all comes down to time, labor and capital investment.
http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/vacuum-bagging/53 (http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/vacuum-bagging/53)
http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-transfer/56 (http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-transfer/56)
http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/infusion-processes/57 (http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/infusion-processes/57)
I would be super stoked to see someone doing resin film infusion
http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-film-infusion/61 (http://www.netcomposites.com/guide/resin-film-infusion/61)
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Celeste thanks for the links....The terms I used come from the Paddle Surf Hawaii site.
His new Hull Paddlers use PVC Vacuum Bagged construction and the PSH boards made by Boardworks are using EVC.
http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/2012-pvc-stand-up-paddle-boards/ (http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/2012-pvc-stand-up-paddle-boards/)
http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/the-boards/boardwords-series/ (http://www.paddlesurfhawaii.com/the-boards/boardwords-series/)
I know very little about construction.
Just wondering which is more durable and if possible which construction would be lighter?
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Aloha from honolulu. In my experience and what i have seen the pvc is stronger. The weight seems very similar.