Products in Composite Materials: Out of Autoclave Prepreg

ROHACELL® SL foam cores exhibit exceptional mechanical strength, particularly under tensile loads, and high tenacity. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for applications subjected to significant dynamic mechanical loads. A ROHACELL® sandwich can provide the solution for achieving goals like excellent bending stiffness and strength, stabilizing thin FRP sheets against external forces, or creating complex 3-D geometries with minimal effort.

ROHACELL® HERO represents cutting-edge material technology, revolutionizing the production of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. These advanced sandwich cores, made from ROHACELL® HERO, offer unmatched weight-saving potential among all structural foams. They not only reduce the weight of aircraft but also enhance their durability over their operational lifespan. Additionally, they contribute to cost savings in the manufacturing process, making them a superior choice for modern aircraft construction.

ROHACELL® A is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted from polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry. Notably, it is entirely devoid of CFCs, aligning with environmental considerations. Engineered with precision, ROHACELL® A foam is tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. It offers versatility in aerospace applications, supporting both prepreg processing and vacuum infusion across various pressure and temperature ranges.

ROHACELL® XT is a closed-cell rigid foam based on polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry that are free of CFCs and designed to meet the most extreme and demanding processing requirements. ROHACELL® XT foam is compatible with autoclave technologies, vacuum infusion, RTM, and VARTM processes.

ROHACELL® S is a closed-cell rigid foam created using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is self-extinguishing, meaning it has fire-resistant properties. It is well-suited for various applications, including use in rail vehicles, watercraft, and the aerospace industry, where fire safety is a critical consideration.

ROHACELL® WF is a core material with a coarse cell size that offers exceptional heat resistance and creep compression strength. It is characterized by its high temperature and compressive resistance, making it suitable for various applications, including aircraft, space, automotive, industrial, and radomes.

Toray C740 is a cyanate ester resin system for cures at 135°C (275°F), pre-impregnated into high performance fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid. The system is capable of withstanding very high temperatures and is inherently flame-retardant. After a suitable post cure the glass transition temperature can be increased to as high as 325°C (617°F).

Toray C640 is a cyanate ester resin system suitable for curing between 70°C (158°F) and 135°C (275°F). The medium viscosity resin is pre-impregnated into high-performance fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid. The system is capable of withstanding very high temperatures and is inherently flame-retardant. After a suitable post cure, the glass transition temperature can be increased to as high as 335°C (635°F).

Toray TC890 high temperature polyimide prepreg system utilizes PROOF Research Advanced Composites Division 900HT resin system. TC890 is a high temperature, polyimide-based thermoset prepreg with outstanding dry property retention at 343°C (650°F), wet service property retention at 288°C (550°F), and short-term and intermittent service temperature capability to 427°C (800°F). TC890 has been successfully demonstrated in short term, transient heating Applicationss to temperatures as high as 1300°F. TC890 is an excellent non-MDA replacement for high temperature PMR-15 Applicationss. TC890 prepreg system is easily processable and thermally stable, exhibiting the highest glass transition temperature of commercially available structural matrices. This system displays exceptional toughness, excellent dielectric properties, and low toxicity. High Temperature Polyimide

TC275-1E is an extended out time version of the TC275-1 resin system. TC275-1E is a flexible cure toughened epoxy prepreg designed to enable composite part construction with low pressure or vacuum bag only (VBO) cures. The resin system provides a 28-day total out time to facilitate construction of thick or larger composite structures. TC275-1E may be cured at temperatures from 135°C (275°F) to 177°C (350°F) for higher temperature service. 135–177°C (275–350°F) Cure Toughened Epoxy Resin System

Deltapreg BT080 is a Marine with structural Application.

FENIX60 is is a new type of environmentally friendly flame retardant sandwich material with excellent environmental protection, flame retardancy, low smoke density and low smoke toxicity. It is suitable for trains, subways and other transportation manufacturing industries, aerospace, ships, and flame retardant performance requirements Higher field.

8020 Rapi-Ply is a Outstanding vacuum-bag-only (out-of-autoclave) processing capability. No debulking required off Bi-layer form facilitates fast lay-up

Toray TC264-1 is a flame-retardant epoxy prepreg that has been developed for oven cure composite fabrication processes utilizing either expendable or reusable lay-up mandrels. This epoxy-based prepreg system is ideal for use in Applicationss where flame retardency is needed such as air management system ducting, decorative enclosures, and fire-retardent composite panel assemblies. 127°C (260°F) Cure, Fire Retardant Epoxy Prepreg

OTS65 Tooling Prepreg has been formulated to give a robust surface finish with out of autoclave processing. It can be supplied on carbon or glass formats.

Toray RS-3 is a modified cyanate ester prepreg resin developed to provide a good balance between toughness and high temperature/wet performance. RS-3 has been evaluated and qualified in the areas of satellite, airframe/missile, and dielectric structures. RS-3 is also available in several modified formulations including: RS-3C, a controlled-flow vacuum-bag/oven-cure version; and RS-3M, an extremely low-flow autoclave version. 177°C (350°F) Service Toughened Cyanate Ester Resin

Shanghai Sunwise Chemical OPS75 material is designed to give a high class finish with reduced pre-paint preparation and versatile out of autoclave curing. It can be supplied with carbon or glass fabric reinforcement. This resin system color is black. The standard system comprises of 1 layer of OPS75 surface ply and 1 layer of PSB75 bulk ply.

Toray Toray Microply™ TC235SF-1 is a composite surfacing film designed to provide paintable composite surfaces off of the tool. It may be cured under vacuum-only pressure or under low autoclave pressure. The surfacing properties of Toray MicroPly™ TC235SF-1 allow smooth, paintable surfaces, even with thin-skinned honeycomb-stiffened composite structure. Epoxy Surfacing System 121°C–177°F (250°F–350°F).

Toray TC420 is a flow-controlled high temperature cyanate ester resin, toughened to resist microcracking. TC420 is specifically formulated to facilitate production of large out-of-autoclave structures. It can act as a self-adhesive system and is resistant to microcracking. This resin represents a new family of next generation high temperature resins, film adhesives, syntactic paste and expanding foams for ultra-high temperature conditions. TC420 is easy to process, and yields low void laminates with a flexible cure cycle under vacuum-only pressure. This system is also autoclave processable. TC420 is an attractive alternative to bismaleimide (BMI) and polyimide resins.

Shanghai Sunwise Chemical VTC212 (DF212) is a toughened epoxy prepreg system designed for out of autoclave cure allowing flexibility in component manufacture. This resin system color is gray.

Toray Toray CFRT® TL-6000 is a reinforced thermoplastic composite that blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven carbon fibers for enhanced performance. Within the product range, 2 layer (MOD1, 2L), 3 layer (3L), or 4 layer (4L) products are available, all ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient. This material can be drilled, ground, polished and adjusted after being formed with a heated gun. TL-6000 has a smooth high-gloss finish and transparent surface to show woven carbon fiber.

G-TEX M 1200 is Nonwoven fabric made from recycled carbon fiber. 1200 denotes the fabric width in mm.

Toray E721-FR is a modified epoxy resin system of medium viscosity for cures at 120°C (248°F), pre-impregnated into high performance fibers such as carbon, glass, and aramid. Toray E721-FR offers excellent structural properties, flame retardancy, and exceptional toughness allowing direct lamination to honeycomb without the use of resin film. Toray E721-FR is designed for structural Applicationss in the motor racing, marine industries, and for a wide range of engineering Applicationss. If fire-retardant properties are not required, consult separate data sheet for Toray E720.

Toray Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 is a BMI syntactic film that provides excellent elevated temperature properties and compatible to Toray RS-8HT. Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 is available in unsupported or supported continuous film form in various thicknesses from 0.25–2.5 mm (10 mils– 100 mils). Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 has been evaluated and qualified in aerospace structures. 204°C (400°F) Cure BMI Syntactic Film. Film to 127 cm (50”) wide.

Toray Toray MicroPly™ TCF4001 cyanate ester syntactic foam is unique in the industry due to its combination of low density and good structural properties. The material does not require pressure during cure to achieve its mechanical properties, and can be machined to shape if required. Toray MicroPly™ TCF4001 can be packed into tooling cavities. 177°C (350°F) Cure, Cyanate Ester Syntactic Foam.

Tubus Bauer GmbH PEI 4,0-144C is a tubus core made with Polyetherimide.

Deltapreg DT124 is a Automotive with structural Application.

Toray E650 is a low temperature curing toughened resin system pre-impregnated into high performance fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid. It is designed for the production of composite structures in the leisure and sporting industries and also for a range of engineering Applicationss. Toray E650 is compatible for co-cure with Toray’s low temperature cure resin film, Toray EF44, and Toray’s low temperature cure syntactic core, Toray MicroPly™ LT64.

Toray BT250E-6 resin system is a 121°C (250°F) cure epoxy prepreg with excellent strength and stiffness. It provides an outstanding surface finish under vacuum bag/oven cure. BT250E-6 has an FAA-conformed database on carbon IM-7 uni-directional tape, S2-glass, and AS-4C plain weave.

Park’s Easycure E-710™ is a modified epoxy system with a low cure temperature of 160-250°F (70-120°C). Easycure E-710™ provides very good mechanical properties with medium toughness and long out time at room temperature.

Park’s E-763 is a modified epoxy system with a nominal 250°F cure temperature. E-763 provides a transparent resin surface on the finished part which gives finished part surfaces a cosmetically attractive finish.

Toray Toray CFRT® BW-1000 is a reinforced thermoplastic composite laminate. It blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven carbon and glass fibers in a basket weave for enhanced performance. The BW-1000 style laminate is available in a single-layer product; carbon in one direction and glass fibers at a 90° orientation to the carbon that is ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.

Toray E732 is a snap cure toughened epoxy resin matrix optimized for press curing (compression molding) prepreg Applicationss. With a cure time of 4 minutes at 160°C (320°F), an onset Tg of 170°C (338°F) is achieved. At this higher temperature, medium-to-high production rates can be accomplished, with customers able to produce beyond 50,000 parts per year. Toray E732 is a versatile matrix with a range of processing options allowing a variety of automotive and industrial Applicationss to be realized.

Toray Toray CFRT® XTS 3L and 4L are reinforced thermoplastic composite laminates. They blend the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with uni-directional glass fibers for enhanced performance. The XTS style laminate is offered in 3-layer (0°/90°/0°Fiber orientations) and 4-layer (0°/90°/90°/0°Fiber orientations) construction that is ultrathin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.

Toray RS-36 is an advanced modified epoxy system for structural composite Applicationss. RS-36 offers an excellent balance of mechanical properties, low moisture absorption, high glass transition temperatures, and a range of processing options. A higher Tg version, RS-36-1, with similar mechanical properties, is available. 177°C (350°F) Cure Epoxy Resin System

Park’s E-752-LT is a toughened; 350°F (177°C) cure epoxy resin system with 315°F (157°C) wet Tg for primary and secondary structural applications. E-752-LT is formulated for efficient processing in high volume Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) applications manufacturing. The resin system offers a combination of toughness, low moisture uptake and good mechanical properties. E-752-LT is formulated to laminate In Autoclave (AC), Out of Autoclave (OOA) and Press cure conditions.