Products in Thermoset Prepregs: Compression Molding

SIMPREX® M745 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M745 has a medium to high 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.

PRF Composite Materials RP542-4 is a controlled flow, toughened epoxy prepreg system formulated for the manufacture of high performance structural composite parts requiring very good impact strength properties. The system has been formulated for a medium temperature cure of 80 - 120°C under vacuum or autoclave pressure and is also suitable for press molding. Fully cured, this system has a dry service temperature capability up to 120°C. The component surface finish with this system is excellent. The tack level of this system has been optimized to meet the constructor’s requirements and will be retained for up to 60 days at 20°C making this system suitable for the manufacture of large composite components. RP-542-4 can be supplied on most of the vast range of PRF reinforcement materials in widths up to 1350 mm wide.

AX-4500 is a Toughened Phenolic Aramid Prepreg, Self-Adhesive.

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

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.

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

PRF Composite Materials RP549 is a highly toughened modified epoxy prepreg that has been specially formulated for the production of components requiring high mechanical properties and good impact resistance, particularly those exposed to elevated temperatures. This new system has an >200°C Tg following the 180°C cure cycle, and provides excellent mechanical properties in tensile, ILS and flexural strength. RP549 is now in manufacture on a range of our high quality woven fabrics.

Park’s E-722 is a modified 350°F cure epoxy system with excellent processing characteristics for vacuum bag, press, and autoclave molding.

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.

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

Park’s F-552 is a high purity silica filled phenolic resin coated on high strength grade silica fabric. F-552 is used in the manufacture of intermediate temperature ablative rocket nozzles, heat shields, and combustion chambers in highly oxidative environments.

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

CM 15 is a Visual composites, Semi Structural and Fast Isothermally Press Curable, Class A Surface quality for painting, Hot Demoldable, Improved UV and environmental resistance, Improved fiber imprinting resistance

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.

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.

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.

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® 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.

Toray E745 is a 135°C (275°F) cure toughened epoxy component prepreg. E745 has been developed for impact structures and other mechanically demanding structural Applicationss. E745 can be impregnated into a range of fiber and fabric types. 135°C (275°F) Cure Mid Temperature Curing Toughened Epoxy Component Prepreg.

CM11 resin is Mid Tg and its prepregs are suitable for hot painting, hot gluing and cataphoresis processes. New resin system not only cures under 3 minutes at 150°C at press under isothermal curing conditions but also hot de-moldable and long out-life of two weeks at ambient temperature. These extreme conditions does not affect the visual Performance of prepreg system with CM11, capable of Class A Surface. Drapability is suitable for press molds and low to medium tack optimized for press curing.

SIMPREX® M940 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M940 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.

THINPREG™ TP 415 is a rubber toughened version of TP402, design for sporting goods application, combining high elongation and great toughness. It is available in ultra-Thin Ply format, as low as 15gsm. This hot-melt epoxy prepreg is recommended to be cured at 135°C for optimal performance and a Tg until 145°C Onset (by E’ DMA). This matrix has a very good flow control. TP415 offers excellent mechanical properties on a wide variety of fibers, and fiber weights.

Renegade Materials Corporation RM-1066 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.

HexPly® 954-2A is a 350ºF (177ºC) curing toughened cyanate resin with low moisture absorption, and excellent microcracking resistance. HexPly® 954-2A is formulated for autoclave or press molding. Recommended cure is two hours at 350ºF (177ºC). The recommended lay-up procedure is HSP-L3. The recommended cure procedure is HSP-C1 or HSP-C3. Typical applications for HexPly® 954-2A include primary and secondary aircraft structure, space structures, cryogenic tanks, or any application where impact resistance, light weight and excellent dielectric properties are required. HexPly® 945-2A can be impregnated via hot melt or solution techniques on all available fibers and fabrics.

EF 10 is highly toughened Mid Tg prepreg can be cured with autoclave and used in extreme applications in automotive industry and aviation industry.

Evopreg® EPC300 prepregs are a range of fire-retardant, pre-impregnated composite materialsbased on a PFA (Polyfurfuryl Alcohol) bioresin. PFA is a thermosetting bioresin derived from crop waste and is similar to phenolic resin but withlower toxicity and VOC emissions. In addition to its environmental credentials, PFA hasoutstanding fire retardant properties, plus excellent temperature and chemical resistance. The prepregs can be supplied with a range of reinforcement fibers and fabric constructions,including woven and unidirectional E-glass fiber and carbon fiber. They can be consolidated byvacuum bagging, autoclave or press molding and are designed for applications includingaircraft interiors, rail interiors, marine, offshore and construction.

Basaltex NV Basaltex BAS1101 is an impregnated basalt fabric designed as fire barrier in composites for public transport, aerospace, maritime, automotive as well as building and construction. Basalt fibers are extruded from 100% basalt volcanic rocks. They are characterized by outstanding mechanical properties combined with unique heat resistance. Basalt fibers are inert at high temperatures, will not soften like glass fibers, and retain their structure as barrier in a fire.

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

Renegade Materials Corporation RM-3002-CF Bismaleimide (BMI) prepreg product line includes Autoclave, Press and Out-of-Autoclave (vacuum bag only) processable BMI’s. Renegade Materials offers compatible BMI Film and Paste Adhesives, as well as BMI Infusion Resins for RTM/VaRTM processing. All of these products are formulated using next generation formulating technologies and a global supply chain. Renegade Materials' BMI's outperform the competition and exceed industry standards for quality, availability and price. It is a BMI Press Cure Prepreg.

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.

Renegade Materials Corporation RM-1100 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.

CM12 resin is Mid Tg, dicy-free fast cure, hot demoldable isothermal press curable resin system and it is suitable for sanding and metal composite hybrid part production. Drapability is suitable for press molds and low to medium tack optimized for press curing. Performance of prepreg system with CM12, capable of Class A Surface.

HexPly® 954-3 is a 350ºF (177ºC) curing cyanate resin with excellent resistance to moisture absorption, outgassing and microcracking. HexPly® 954-3 is formulated for autoclave or press molding using a standard cure of two hours at 350ºF (177ºC). Glass transition temperature can be maximized by post curing at 450ºF (232ºC). The recommended lay-up procedure is HSP-L3. The recommended cure procedure is HSP-C1 or HSP-C2.

THINPREG™ TP 736LT is an exceptionally versatile hot-melt, epoxy prepreg. It can be cured at temperature as low as 80°C (176°F), or can be used for faster molding of components at 120°C (248°F). This is achieved with a good out-life of up to 60 days at 18-22°C (64-72°C)..

SIMPREX® M730-200 is an advanced vinyl ester prepreg designed to provide a high performance-to-cost ratio. SIMPREX® M730-200 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.

SIMPREX® H425-200 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® H425-200 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.