Products in Prepregs & Molding Compounds: Compression Molding

Mar-Bal MB1000-10 is designed for powder coating and electrostatic painting applications.

PRF Composite Materials RP570 is a high performance formulated epoxy resin system with rapid Tg development enabling extremely short process times and excellent esthetic finish. A press tool held at constant temperature of 140°C can produce a part every 4 minutes ready for painting. RP-570 can be supplied on a variety of woven fabrics.

PREPREG system HH (polyimide resin) are based on a high temperature resistant polyimide resin . Its processing is hot pressing or PREPREG winding.

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

Renegade Materials Corporation AFR-PE-4 Polyimide produces thousands of pounds of polyimide prepregs for flight hardware every month with a perfect quality and delivery record! Renegade Materials' high temperature prepregs and adhesives are powered by next generation polyimide resin technology. As the largest production supplier of polyimide composite materials in the world, we are the industry's most-trusted commercial source for AFR-PE-4 and other aerospace grade polyimide materials. Renegade Materials is the exclusive supplier of prepregs made with proprietary RM-1100 polyimide resin technology offering the highest temperature polymeric solution for commercial and military engine/aircraft applications up to 700°F. Renegade Materials is also the exclusive supplier of prepregs made with patented MVK-14M FreeFormTM, a polyimide prepreg used in global commercial aircraft applications up to 550°F.

SIMPREX® M745-200 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M745-200 has a medium tack. It can be cured at lower temperature (205°F) 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.

Resinoid 2215 is an organic fiber reinforced compound offering moderate impact strength. This product is available in a small pellet suitable for compression, transfer and injection molding.

menzolit® SMC 0160 is a sheet molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is compression molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. It does not contain any halogens nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

SIMPREX® 1255 are advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide high strength and toughness retention at elevated temperature. SIMPREX® 1255 have a medium tack and are a great choice for many applications in the range of medium to high service temperature.

Park’s E‐720 is a modified epoxy resin system designed toexposure to high temperature. E‐720 has a proven history inmany demanding aerospace applications.

Resinoid 1360HR is a glass reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound. It exhibits outstanding impact strength, electrical and thermal properties. It is particularly suitable for high temperature and strength applications. This material comes in pelletized from and is suitable for transfer or compression molding. It can be preformed on automatic equipment.

menzolit® SMC 1100 is a sheet molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is compression molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

Resinoid 2089 is a chopped fabric reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound offering good physical and wear properties. This product has been specifically formulated for mechanical applications where minimal wear and low shrinkage values are desired. This material comes in bulk fabric form and is suitable for compression molding.

Toray Toray CFRT® AG18-2L is a reinforced thermoplastic composite laminate. It blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven glass fibers in a plain weave for enhanced performance. The AG-18 2L style laminate is available in a dual-layer product with glass fibers in both directions (0° & 90°). This construction is ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.

THINPREG™ TP 135 is a breakthrough product combining high strength and high toughness in a thin ply format. The PES-toughened epoxy system shows compression after impact properties typical of 3rd generation aerospace matrices. Thin ply materials achieve higher usable properties from the fiber through spreading load more consistently though the laminate and delaying first ply failure. Negligible ply drop-off effects and greater degrees of freedom in design are now combined with a PES-toughened system for high resolution, highly optimized, super-strong composite structures.

Quantum Composites QC-8705 is a vinyl ester ESC® molding compound reinforced with continuous, unidirectional (0°) glassfibers. It provides high strength,stiffness, and fatigue resistance in the fiber direction, and can be used to selectively reinforce other materials.

Resinoid 2005 is a cellulose reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound. It exhibits excellent electrical and thermal properties and dimensional stability. This material comes in pelletized from and is suitable for transfer or compression molding. It can be preformed on automatic equipment.

menzolit® SMC 0410 is a sheet molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is compression molded in heated steel molds. It is a must to work with chrome plated tools. The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

Toray TC275-1 is a dual-cure toughened epoxy prepreg designed to facilitate composite part construction with low pressure or vacuum pressure cures. The resin system features a 14-day tack life and 14-day total out time to allow the construction of thick or larger composite structure. TC275-1 may be cured at a lower temperature of 135°C (275°F) or can be cured at 177°C (350°F) for higher temperature service. 135–177°C (275–350°F) Cure Toughened Epoxy Resin System

Haysite Reinforced Plastics 14100 are sold commercially to other injection, compression, and transfer molders for use in various applications and also used internally for our compression molded applications. Properties include are arc and track resistance, corrosion resistance, low profile, high temperature, and wear resistance.

Quantum Composites QC-8700 is a vinyl ester chopped E-glass fiber reinforced ESC® molding compound. It is easily moldable and provides parts that are high strength, fatigue resistant, with high heat resistance. It exhibits unusual toughness, and is suggested for applications subject to impacts and rough handling.

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’s TC250 offers an excellent balance of toughness, mechanical properties, and hot/wet performance. It is easily processed via vacuum bag/oven, autoclave, or press curing operations. Although TC250 is a 130°C (265°F) cure system, it can be post cured for a higher dry and wet Tg, which enhance the product’s elevated temperature performance. TC250 can also be cured or freestanding post cured to 177°C (350°F) to increase its high temperature performance. TC250 is available with virtually all fiber reinforcements in uni-directional tape, slit unidirectional tape, woven, and non-woven prepreg forms. 130°C (265°F) Cure, Toughened Epoxy Resin System

Park’s E-766B is a low tack, self adhesive epoxy resin system designed for honeycomb applications. E-766B displays excellent peel properties.

AMC® 8590-12CFH (Hybrid) is a chopped carbon fiber combination E-glass reinforced ESC® molding compound. It is easily moldable and provides parts that are high strength, fatigue resistant, with high heat resistance and a low density. The carbon fiber is standard modulus PAN based 12K tow.

EF 12 is above 240 °C. High Tg EF12 resin system is used to produce structural prepregs. Optimized cure methods for these resin systems are Press and Autoclave molding.

PREGNIT TP-AC is high gloss, scratch resistant.

menzolit® SMC 0500 is a sheet molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is compression molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

Lytex® 4149 is a chopped carbon fiber reinforced ESC® molding compound. It is easily moldable and provides parts that are high strength, fatigue resistant, with high heat resistance and a low density. The carbon fiber is standard modulus PAN based 3K tow.

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.

Resinoid 2002-4A is a fabric reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound. It has been modified to meet gear requirements and other stressed applications. It possesses excellent impact and flexural strength. It is available in bulk form and is recommended for compression or transfer molding.

Park’s F-502 is a MIL-R-9299 phenolic resin system suitable for impregnation on any MIL-C-9084 fabric with a compatible finish. F-502 is used in the manufacture of ablative reinforcements in rocket nozzles, as well as ducting and secondary structures.

Toray Toray Cetex® TC930 is a thermoplastic composite using a high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix. This product is commonly used in pipe overwrapping Applicationss because of its high hoop strength, low modulus, and excellent chemical resistance. Toray Cetex® TC930 is available in a pigmented glass-reinforced tape. Indefinite at 25°C (77°F).

Mar-Bal MB2000-15 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties.

StarPCS™ SBMC-843 is a discontinuous carbon fiber reinforced molding compound containing carbon fiber, a Starfire proprietary polysiloxane resin, and refractory particulate. SBMC-843 contains a Polyramic® thermosetting resin which cures at temperatures between 200-310°C, and functions as a high temperature carbon fiber reinforced structure with a silicon oxycarbide ceramic matrix. Compression mold curing produces a green fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite (PMC) material. Further processing to 850°C minimum in inert environment results in an amorphous silicon oxycarbide ceramic matrix composite (CMC) to be used with different infiltration polymers or materials. Ideal infiltration polymers include Polyramic® SPR-212, SPR-212 based slurries (SL-227, SL-480), and other Starfire® polysiloxane products.

menzolit® SMC 1400 is a sheet molding compound based on unsaturated polyester resin. The product is glass fiber reinforced and contains mineral fillers. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets nor is smoke generation excessive. The material is compression molded in heated steel molds. It is recommended to work with chrome plated tools. The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.