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Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A

Toray Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A is a low-density unsupported epoxy syntactic core. The material has been developed to offer a long out life and flexible cure schedules at 70°C to 130°C (158°F–266°F). Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A offers reduced processing, a one-shot cure, the ability to anchor inserts or fastenings, and increases the opportunity to consider lightweight, thin walled composite sandwich structures. Considerable cost reductions can be realized when SC8020A replaces prepreg as the core material, and where sandwich cores below 3 mm are difficult to achieve in honeycomb core, Toray MicroPly™ is a superior alternative. Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A is available in a variety of thicknesses down to 1 mm, is easily contoured and shaped. SC8020A is supplied on a roll (15 m x 400 mm) or in sheets (625 mm x 400 mm). Toray MicroPly™ SC8020A is compatible for co-cure with Toray’s E720, E722, and 8020 prepregs.

Brand: Toray MicroPly (21 products)

Functions: Core Material

Core Type: Thermoset Foam

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Core Type
Thermoset Foam
Composite Materials Functions
Core Material
Technologies
Composite Materials
Product Families
Composite Materials — Core Materials
Foam Cores
Product Type

70°C to 130°C (158°F to 266°F) Cure Low Temperature Curing Syntactic Core

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Light Weight
Product Highlights
  • Low cost
  • Easily contoured and shaped
  • Available in a variety of thicknesses
  • Reduced processing
  • Allows for the opportunity to achieve lightweight, thin walled composite sandwich structures
  • One-shot cure
  • Ability to anchor inserts or fastenings

Applications & Uses

Markets
Automotive & Transportation,
Consumer Goods,
Industrial
Applications
Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
Chassis & Brake,
Exterior & Body,
Interior,
Powertrain & UTH
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Equipment & Parts
Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
Composites End Use
Motorsport,
Tanks
Composites Processing Methods
Out of Autoclave Prepreg,
Vacuum Bagging
Recommended Applications
  • Sport & Recreation
  • Motorsport & Formula 1
  • Automotive
  • Industrial
  • Honeycomb edge filling and splicing
  • Honeycomb core stabilization
  • Use as a filling core in closed mold operations

Remove from cold storage and allow to reach room temperature before removing from polythene bag. Trim to required shape and remove release paper from one side. Place in position and remove remaining release paper. Caution: SC8020A syntactic core contains a reactive resin system and care must be taken to avoid exothermic heating during the initial cure.

Properties

Appearance
Charcoal Gray
Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density ± 10% depending upon curing conditions0.6g/cm3-
Tg (DMTA) Onset106 (222)°C (°F)-
Tg (DMTA) Peak tan δ116 (240)°C (°F)-
Uncured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FlexibilityPliable at room temperature--
Surface weight nom. for 1 mm thickness600g/m2-
Surface weight nom. For 2 mm thickness1200g/m2-
TackMedium--
Thickness mm ± 10% as standard1, 1.5, and 2mm (mm)-

Safety & Health

Product Safety And Shelf Life

Product Safety:

This product may cause skin irritation. Avoid skin contact. If contact occurs, wash with soap and water at first opportunity.

Shelf Life:

  • Out Life: 1 month at 20°C (68°F)
  • Storage Life: 12 months at -18°C (0°F) when stored in polythene bags

Out life is the maximum time allowed at room temperature before cure.