Products in Prepregs & Molding Compounds: Out of Autoclave Prepreg

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

Toray 8020-FR is a modified epoxy resin system suitable for curing between 70°C (158°F) and 120°C (248°F). The medium viscosity resin is pre impregnated into high performance fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid. Toray 8020-FR offers excellent structural properties, flame retardance and toughness. Toray 8020-FR is designed for structural Applicationss in the motor racing, general industrial fabrications and marine industries and is suitable for a wide range of engineering Applicationss.

Toray RS-17B is a modified epoxy resin that delivers extremely low moisture absorption while providing excellent mechanical properties, toughness, and modulus. RS-17B is a flexible cure system that may be cured from 135°C to 177°C (275°F to 350°F). RS-17B has a long spaceflight heritage. 135°C–177°C (275°F–350°F) Cure Epoxy.

Toray BT250E-1 resin system is a 121°C (250°F) cure epoxy prepreg system with excellent toughness and strength. It provides an outstanding surface finish under vacuum-bag/oven-cure only. The resin system, which is self-adhesive to honeycomb and foam core, is MIL-R-9300 qualified and makes a great choice for many Applicationss in the low-tomedium-service temperature range.

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.

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 Toray CFRT® TW-2000 is a reinforced thermoplastic composite laminate. It blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven carbon fibers in a twill weave for enhanced performance. The TW-2000 1L & 2L style laminate is available in a single or multilayer product; carbon fiber reinforcement at 0° and 90° orientations that is ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.

Toray Toray MicroPly™ EM-3 is a 121°C (250°F) curing expanding epoxy film based on low density syntactic film technology. It is an effective material in generating internal pressure in closed mold Applicationss and honeycomb filling, splicing, and stabilization. Toray MicroPly™ EM-3 is available in film form from 30–91 cm (12–36”) wide with standard thicknesses from 0.0635 cm to 1.27 mm (0.025“ to 0.050”). Other widths and thicknesses may be available upon request. 121°C (250°F) Cure Expanding Syntactic Epoxy Film.

OM 12 is a glass fiber or carbon fiber reinforced composites offer advantages of high corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio than traditional wood or steel materials. Kordsa may provide different reinforcement materials including glass or carbon UD, 2D and multiaxial impregnated with epoxy. For the huge size part production, generally vacuum bag only prepregs (OM12) are recommended

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.

Park’s E-752 is a toughened, 365°F cure epoxy system designed for demanding structural applications up to 265°F/wet. E-752 offers a good balance of toughness, high service temperature and good moisture resistance, as well as excellent tack and drape. Formulated for both oven and autoclave cure, E-752 provides for easy processing with oven cure, without sacrificing mechanical properties.

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.

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.

Toray BTCy-2 is our lowest dielectric cyanate ester prepreg resin system. This resin system is valued in high-energy microwave Applicationss due to the low loss tangent. 177°C (350°F) Cure Cyanate Ester

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

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 RS-1 is an epoxy prepreg resin that provides an excellent balance of mechanical properties, toughness, and modulus. RS-1 has been evaluated and qualified in areas ranging from marine to aerospace and dielectric structures. RS-1 is also available in a lower temperature curing formulation 80°C (176°F).

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.

Park’s E-752-MTS is a toughened; 350°F cure epoxy system designed with improved mechanical properties and damage tolerance that is suitable for primary aircraft structures. Consistent with the E-752 family of epoxies, the E-752-MTS allows flexible and robust processing in Autoclave, Out of Autoclave and Press cures. It exhibits improved toughness and impact strength while maintaining good tack and drapeability for ease of layup.

Toray Toray CFRT® SL2000 / SuperLam, is a reinforced thermoplastic composite laminate. It blends the benefits of a thermoplastic polymer matrix with woven carbon fibers in a twill or plain weave for enhanced performance. The SL-2000/SuperLam style laminate is available in a single-layer product that is ultra-thin, lightweight, and resilient for improved energy return.

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.

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.

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

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

Toray Toray MicroPly™ SF-5 is a cyanate ester based syntactic film developed to be compatible with various cyanate ester matrices, including Toray RS-3. Toray MicroPly™ SF-5 is available in unsupported and supported continuous film form in thicknesses from 0.25–6.35 mm (10–250 mils). Toray MicroPly™ SF-5 has been evaluated and qualified in aerospace and dielectric structures. 177°C (350°F) Cure Cyanate Ester Syntactic Film. Film to 127 cm (50”) wide.

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.

OM13 is a structural resin system. It is translucent when cured.

Deltapreg DT124 is a Automotive with structural Application.

Evopreg® EPC200 component prepregs are primarily designed for low-temperature, out-of- autoclave processing. Their flexible cure profile also makes them ideally suited to rapid processing at higher temperatures. Based on a toughened epoxy resin system, Evopreg® EPC200 is 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 vacuum bag/oven, autoclave or press molding and are designed for a range of applications including automotive, motorsport, sporting goods and general industrial..

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.

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

Toray TC380 sets a new benchmark for toughened epoxy prepreg systems. TC380 is extremely tough with an excellent balance of OHC, OHT, CAI, and GIC/GIIC properties. It features low moisture absorption with outstanding hot/wet mechanical properties to 121°C (250°F). TC380 is optimized for out-of-autoclave/vacuum bag only (OOA/VBO) cures, facilitating construction of large or complex composite parts and assemblies. Unlike some other highly toughened systems, there is no need to sequence the prepreg front and back face, assuring robustness and simplifying lay-up. TC380 out life are 21 and 28 days, respectively. 180°C (356°F) Cure, Toughened Epoxy Resin System

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

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.