Products in Prepregs & Molding Compounds: Compression Molding

SIMPREX® M850-200 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide the highest performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M850-200 has a medium to high 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.

Park’s E-761 is a versatile self-adhesive epoxy matrix for use in aerospace and commercial applications where ease of processing and cost are key considerations.

Natex P-Preg PP UD 750 is a powder-coated fabric woven from flax fibers that are pre-impregnated with thermoplastic resins. It comes as NATTEX® P-Preg, Polypropylene with 1000 mm Width and pre-preg fabrics uni-directional in natural fibers with flax of 750 g/m2.

Resinoid 1528 is a glass and mineral reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound offering good mechanical properties. This product has been specifically formulated for use in automotive applications. This material comes in pelletized form and is suitable for injection, transfer or compression molding. It can be preformed on automatic equipment

AX-5605 is a modified Silica, Carbon Prepreg.

Deltapreg DT151RE is a Automotive, Sports and Leisure, Life innovation with Exterior and Interior Application.

Quantum Composites QC-2550 is a chopped E-glass fiber reinforced ESC® molding compound. It exhibits outstanding low flammability characteristics. It is recommended for applications such as aircraft interiors and public transportation components requiring composite materials having very low flammability, low smoke, and minimal generation of toxic gasses.

Mar-Bal MB2000-20 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties.

Mar-Bal MB3000-15NY is a superior chemical-resistant material with excellent flame and track resistance.

Resinoid 2020 is a fabric reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound. It exhibits excellent moldability in transfer molding. It possesses excellent dimensional stability and impact strength properties. It is available in bulk form and is recommended for compression or transfer molding.

Resinoid 2016 is a fabric reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound. It is available in bulk form and is recommended for compression or transfer molding.

Toray E760 is a highly toughened epoxy component prepreg with exceptional high temperature performance. It has been designed for use in mechanically demanding structural Applicationss exposed to elevated temperature environments, such as Formula 1 and high performance automotive. 180°C (350°F) Cure System Highly Toughened Epoxy Component Prepreg

OM11 is a resin structural Low Tg prepreg that specifically customized for fatigue resistance part production in Industry. OM11 prepreg materials can be curable with Autoclave and Press.

menzolit® SMC 1600 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.

Carbkid® Fiber VE SMC is a polymer composite material reinforced with carbon fiber, which consists of a thermoset resin (usually vinylester or epoxy) and different additives that allow to obtain certain specific characteristics and improve the behavior of the material during the molding process of the final product. While the standard SMC is reinforced with glass fibers, the CSMC is reinforced with cut fibers or carbon fabrics. CSMC materials combine the low-weight characteristics offered by carbon composites in conjunction with a widespread forming process, such as compression molding, which allows for short manufacturing cycles and is therefore suitable for industrial applications in large series.

Voltoid® S-350 is a cellulose based electrical barrier and insulation material that has Underwriters Laboratories’ flame classification of 94 V-0. S-350 is UL approved for continuous service at 90˚C (electrical and mechanical). It has a combination of firmness with flexibility that makes it well suited for a number of uses. S-350 die cuts cleanly without excessive die wear. It can be fabricated by creasing, cut scoring, forming, and can be printed.

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.

SIMPREX® H425 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide excellent fire retardance properties (V-0 flammability rating). It is ideal for manufacturing sandwich structures, providing good adhesion to core materials such as Nomex® honeycomb, balsa and foams. SIMPREX® H425 is a great choice for many applications in the range of low to medium service temperature, where a high degree of fire retardance is required.

Toray Toray CFRT® TL-2100 consist of the same composition resin, carbon fiber, and laminate )concept of our proprietary sandwich construction. The carbon fiber (graphite) provides strength, stiffness, and durability. TL-2100 Semi-Flex, Semi-Rigid, Rigid, and Ultra differ only in terms of the volume of carbon fiber used and the thickness of the sheet material. TL-2100’s custom-designed weave provides high-strength carbon fiber in the longitudinal direction of an orthotic.

Park’s E-718 is a modified epoxy resin system. E-718 is designed to provide excellent mechanical properties at low cure pressures.

OM15 is for visual applications. It is translucent when cured without any white washes. It is Low Tg , about 110 °C.

SIMPREX® 1455 are advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide high strength and toughness retention at elevated temperature. SIMPREX® 1455 have a medium tack and are a great choice for many applications in the range of medium to high service temperature.

Mar-Bal MB3000-20NY is a superior chemical-resistant material with excellent flame and track resistance.

Resinoid 1382 is a glass reinforced, two-step phenolic molding compound formulated for applications requiring exceptional tensile strength. It has been used to replace cast aluminum in certain applications. Resinoid 1382 exhibits excellent dimensional stability, electrical and thermal properties. It is supplied in pelletized form for use in injection, transfer, and compression molding. It can be preformed on automatic equipment.

Lytex® 9063-E is an epoxy high performance, fiberglass reinforced ESC® molding compound designed for military and aerospace structural applications requiring excellent mechanical properties, retention of properties at elevated temperatures, good chemical resistance and excellent electrical properties. It meets the requirements of MIL-M-46069 and MIL-M-46892.

AMC® 8590HT 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 12K tow.

Toray Toray Cetex® TC1225 is a high-end thermoplastic composite material, utilizing a semi-crystalline engineered PAEK resin for excellent mechanical performance. The distinctive value of Toray Cetex® TC1225 over other composites with a PAEK family matrix is its superior processability due to a low melt viscosity and reduction in processing temperature by 50–75°C (122–167°F)*. Toray Cetex® TC1225 doesn’t only yield a high-quality product used in ATL/AFP processes, it speeds up cycle times enabling cost-efficient production in all available formats. Additionally, Toray Cetex® TC1225 is an ideal composite to be overmolded with neat or short fiber reinforced PEEK resin, creating a very strong bond. Overmolding, integrating continuous fiber reinforced composites in an injection molding process, combines the strength of high-end composites with the design freedom and complexity of injection molding parts. Toray Cetex® TC1225 is available as a UD tape, a fabric prepreg, and as reinforced thermoplastic laminates (RTLs) of varying thicknesses. RTLs can be equipped with lightning strike protection, and carbon reinforced RTLs can be supplied with a thin glass top layer to protect a partly metallic assembly against galvanic corrosion. Glass scrim is also applicable in structures made from UD tape. *Standard PEEK processes at temperatures up to 400°C (752°F). Engineered PAEK (PolyArylEtherKetone) Thermoplastic Resin System.

Urochem Molding Compound 161 by BI-QEM is a highly refined cellulose reinforced urea formaldehyde resin. It is modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It exhibits low shrinkage, low water absorption and high strength. It offers high hardness, glossy surface, excellent scratch resistance and excellent chemical resistance. It provides excellent electrical properties and resistance against surfactants & weak bases. It is designed for processing by compression molding. Urochem Molding Compound 161 is suitable for circuit breakers and electrical accessories. Its shelf life is of 12 months below 20°C. The molded products can be recycled and exhibits good UV stability with good moisture resistance.

Resinoid Compound 1322 is a glass reinforced, two step molding compound. It may be preformed. Recommended for transfer, injection or compression molding

AMC® 8590 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 12K tow.

Toray TC350-1 is a toughened matrix for structural advanced composite Applicationss. TC350-1 offers an excellent balance of toughness, mechanical property translation, and hot/wet performance. It is easily processed via out-ofautoclave or press curing operations. TC350-1 develops a 191°C (376°F) Tg after a 177°C (350°F) cure, which coupled with low moisture absorption translates into excellent hot/wet performance. TC350-1 is available with virtually all fiber reinforcements in uni-directional tape, slit uni-directional tape, woven, and non-woven prepreg formats. 177°C (350°F) Cure, Toughened Epoxy Prepreg.

EF 11 is also optimized for press molding and used in extreme applications. The highest glass transition temperature reached with epoxy products.

Toray Toray Cetex® TC1200 is a high-end thermoplastic composite material, utilizing the semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer PEEK for excellent mechanical performance. The long-standing use of PEEK in demanding Applicationss such as aerospace and cutting edge medical Applicationss proves its benefits and versatility. As a composite material it offers outstanding mechanical performance, also at elevated temperatures. The semi-crystalline nature of the resin ensures an excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents, and an equally superior performance in flammability properties. Toray Cetex® TC1200 is available in UD tape, fabric prepreg, and RTL formats (reinforced thermoplastic laminate). RTLs can be equipped with lightning strike protection, and carbon reinforced RTLs can be supplied with a thin glass top layer to protect a partly metallic assembly against galvanic corrosion. Glass scrim is also applicable in structures made from UD tape. PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone) Thermoplastic Resin System.

Evopreg® ampliTex™ EPC300 component prepregs are based on a medium temperature curing, toughened epoxy resin system, formulated specifically for high performance, ease of lay-up and excellent surface finish. The prepregs can be supplied with a range of reinforcement fibers and fabric constructions. They can be consolidated by autoclave or press molding and are designed for a range of applications including automotive, motorsport, sporting goods and general industrial.

Mar-Bal MB2000-10 is an excellent flame and track resistant material possessing outstanding electrical and mechanical properties.

SIMPREX® M655-200 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M655-200 has a medium to high tack. It can be cured at lower temperature (205-290°F) and provides excellent surface finish. It has high 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.