Products in Composite Materials: Vacuum Bagging

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.

Crestafix® B72R Bonding Paste is a polyester-based, MEKP catalysed core bedding compound, developed for both hand-layup and vacuum-bag core installation. It is used as a 2-part system in conjunction with a priming resin applied to the core surface. Lightweight and non-sagging, Crestafix® B72R is formulated to the degree of elasticity required for the core to skin interface.

Biresin® S19 is a Two component epoxy system, Component A epoxy resin, filled, black, Component B amine, unfilled, amber.

E-Fiberglass Warp Triaxial can be used in a variety of applications in the automotive, aerospace, construction, corrosive, industrial and marine industries. NCF is a composite reinforcing fabric in which fibers are organized into layers of plies of variable weight and orientation. The layers are stitched together. The result is a range of engineered fabrics with predictable, repeatable properties for the composite industry. Triaxial Longitudinal (Warp Triaxial) Non-Crimp Fabrics are ideal for applications that require a combination of high longitudinal and shear strength and stiffness, and some transverse strength. Ideal for laterally loaded panels with aspect ratio from 1 .5 to ∞. This triaxial product is suitable for hand lay-up, vacuum bagging of relatively flat components (minimum curvature radius approximately 15mm), vacuum injection and other RTM-processes.

Toray E720 is a 120°C (248°F) cure toughened epoxy prepreg. E720 offers excellent adhesive properties, allowing direct lamination to honeycomb without the use of a film adhesive. E720 is designed for structural Applicationss in motorsport and marine industries. E720 would also suit general aircraft fittings, sporting equipment, and a wide range of engineering Applicationss. Toray E720 is compatible for co-cure with Toray’s 120°C (248°F) cure resin film MicroPly™ EF72 and syntactic core Toray MicroPly™ SC72A. If fire retardant properties are required, refer to Toray E721-FR. 120°C (248°F) Cure Toughened Epoxy Resin System

DISTITRON® 183 CS - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Isophthalic. It is used to produce isothermal sandwich panels through press and vacuum molding method.

Toray 8020 is a new generation of toughened epoxy resin systems offering a balance of mechanical properties and excellent surface finish. The resin system has been developed to offer a long out life and flexible cure schedules and can be applied to a wide range of high performance fibers. Toray 8020 is compatible for co-cure with Toray’s resin film, Toray 8020, and Toray’s syntactic core, Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A.

Park’s E-765 is a toughened 270°F cure epoxy prepreg system designed to replace 350°F cure systems in many aircraft structural applications. Park’s E-765-3K-PW, -6K-5HS and 7781 materials are AGATE approved. FAA-approved, B-Basis design allowable databases for AGATE materials are available upon request. Park has also developed AGATE approved material and process specifications which are also available upon request.

Vist Composite SK2RF120-1 developed for use in the manufacture of products from polymer composite materials by contact molding, in infusion processes, in oven and autoclave molding. The film is suitable for use with a wide range of epoxy, polyester and vinyl ester resins, however we recommend that you test a small amount of film before making large items. low temperature separating film, specially.

APCM DA 4082 is 200°F cure modified epoxy prepreg system which can be prepreged on fiberglass fabric, woven Kevlar, or other woven fabrics. In addition to their low temperature cure capabilities, DA 4080 prepregs have excellent flow to allow for vacuum bag cure conditions. DA 4080 is a one sided pre-impregnated system yielding a single sided tack material. DA 4082 is the same system except that both sides of the fabric are coated yielding a double sided tack material. Both prepregs can be used for laminating and honeycomb sandwich construction.

Plascore PP Polypropylene Honeycomb PP1-4.0-N1-10 exhibits a unique cell structure. The core has 3 orientations vs. the 2 orientations common with other honeycomb, making its properties more uniform. Each cell has a tubular form and is inherently stable. PP polypropylene honeycomb is supplied with or without a non-woven polyester veil for better bonding. It is also supplied with or without a film barrier under the polyester veil to limit the amount of resin consumption.

Econolon® is an inexpensive nylon bagging film for low temperature cures, compaction or debulking.

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 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

NORSODYNE® H 44173 - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Isophthalic. It is used to produce marine,boats,pipes and tanks through centrifugal casting,filament winding,hand lay up and spray up,injection molding,rtm,press and vacuum molding,pultrusion method.

APCM DA 4090 is modified epoxy pre-impregnated system which can cure at 250°F (121°C) for one hour. DA 4090 | DA 4092 can be supplied on any commercially available glass, Kevlar, or graphite fabric. DA 4090 is a one sided pre-impregnated fabric yielding a single sided tack material. DA 4092 is the same system where both sides of the fabric are pre-impregnated yielding a double sided tack material. Both prepreg systems can be used for laminating and honeycomb sandwich construction.

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.

It is optimization of multiaxial fabrics (eMax) enables us to meet the high requirements of the Aerospace and Automotive industry with respect to quality and reliability, as well as the easiness of processing the material into parts.

PRF Composite Materials RS-L135 exhibits good mechanical properties after curing at room temperature. If high temperature strength is not required, finished products made with the selection of hardeners up to RS-H136 may be used without further heat treatment. Post curing (heat treatment) will further enhance the mechanical properties and will also increase the heat resistance.

AeroWindTech AWTPP 106 is designed for vacuum bag lay-up composites and metal-to-metal bonding structures. The fiber is manufactured from 100% polyester and melts at approximately 480°F (249°C). The fabric leaves a rough surface impression for priming and secondary bonding. It is available in precision slit widths of 60 inches or less.

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.

It is optimization of multiaxial fabrics (eMax) enables us to meet the high requirements of the Aerospace and Automotive industry with respect to quality and reliability, as well as the easiness of processing the material into parts.

Barracuda Advanced Composites RE200P Fiber-glass Fabric produced exclusively for Barracuda Advanced Composites. Using the flat weave, the RE200P fabric produces a highly resistant laminate with 50% 0° oriented glass fibers and 50% 90° oriented fiber. At 200 g/m², it has a thickness of 0.21mm and is ideal for high strength, low weight laminates with a high quality surface finish.Bidirectional (0/90) fiberglass fabric produced exclusively for Barracuda Advanced Composites. Using the flat weave, the RE200P fabric produces a highly resistant laminate with 50% 0° oriented glass fibers and 50% 90° oriented fiber. At 200 g/m², it has a thickness of 0.21mm and is ideal for high strength, low weight laminates with a high quality surface finish.

Plain weave CARBON FIBER PW 3K PRE-PREG may be stored at 75° F for a shelf life of 90 days and for maximum shelft life, sotre below 10° F for a maximum of 2 years and bring to room temperature for fabrication.

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).

APCM DA 4080 is 200°F cure modified epoxy prepreg system which can be prepreged on fiberglass fabric, woven Kevlar, or other woven fabrics. In addition to their low temperature cure capabilities, DA 4080 prepregs have excellent flow to allow for vacuum bag cure conditions. DA 4080 is a one sided pre-impregnated system yielding a single sided tack material. DA 4082 is the same system except that both sides of the fabric are coated yielding a double sided tack material. Both prepregs can be used for laminating and honeycomb sandwich construction.

SIMPREX® M730 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M730 has a medium tack and provides good adhesion to core materials such as Nomex® honeycomb, balsa and polyurethane foam. It is a great choice for many applications in the range of low to medium service temperature.

ECCellent unidirectional fabrics ( eUD ) are our new premium brand in area of high performance undirectional reinforcement composites. eUD's can be characterized by their high quality , high surface coverage and high performance.

Stretchlon® 200 vacuum bag film is a high elongation elastomeric film which can be used for cures up to 121°C and debulking operations. When parts with multiple contours are vacuum bagged, Stretchlon® 200 is an excellent choice as the high elongation will stretch into complex features. This film is not affected by low humidity environment. It is recommended for cures with epoxy and phenolic resins.

AeroWindTech AWTPP 601 is designed for vacuum bag lay-up composites and metal-to-metal bonding structures. AWTPP-601 is produced from 100% Polyester fiber. The fiber melts at approximately 480°F (249°C). The fabric leaves a medium surface impression for priming and secondary bonding and is available in precision slit widths. This product is available in standard white heat set finish -N or the -SRG crosslinked Polymer for superb release.

PRF Composite Materials RP801 is an epoxy tooling prepreg system capable of withstanding temperatures up to 190°C after full post cure. RP801 is available in carbon and glass woven fabrics from 200 - 800 g/m2 impregnated with epoxy resin. RP-801 prepreg allows high quality tooling laminates to be produced directly from a low temperature master model permitting a wide choice of master model materials. Using a low temperature vacuum bag and autoclave process for inital cure, the tool laminate can then be demoulded for freestanding post cure.

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

Vist Composite SK2RS230-2 is a 50 shore A hardness, uncured, highly elastic silicone sheet compound for use as a vacuum bag in the molding of aircraft industry parts. SK2RS230-2 has good strength characteristics, elasticity and high temperature resistance; effective in molding products of complex shapes. Widely used in vacuum and heat presses, and applied in the composite industry to produce composite parts. The product can be used at temperatures from -60°C (-76°F) up to 250°C (446°F).

E-Fiberglass Welf Triaxial can be used in a variety of applications in the automotive, aerospace, construction, corrosive, industrial and marine industries. NCF is a composite reinforcing fabric in which fibers are organized into layers of plies of variable weight and orientation. The layers are stitched together. The result is a range of engineered fabrics with predictable, repeatable properties for the composite industry. Triaxial Transverse (Weft Triaxial) Non-Crimp Fabrics are ideal for applications that require a combination of high transverse and shear strength and stiffness, and some longitudinal strength. The combination of straight, non-woven fibers and high glass volume fractions give superior properties at lower weight. This triaxial product is suitable for hand lay-up, vacuum bagging of relatively flat components (minimum curvature radius approximately 15mm), vacuum injection and other RTM-processes.

APCM DA 4518U is a tough, versatile, modified epoxy resin system that cures at 250°F to 350°F. DA4518U can be supplied as a prepreg tape coated on unidirectional graphite.

APCM DA 4092 is modified epoxy pre-impregnated system which can cure at 250°F (121°C) for one hour. DA 4090 | DA 4092 can be supplied on any commercially available glass, Kevlar, or graphite fabric. DA 4090 is a one sided pre-impregnated fabric yielding a single sided tack material. DA 4092 is the same system where both sides of the fabric are pre-impregnated yielding a double sided tack material. Both prepreg systems can be used for laminating and honeycomb sandwich construction.