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Advanced composites Interactive Material Selector Guide Pregregs Thermoplastic fabrics & unitapes Thermoplastic laminates Adhesives Liquid resins Syntactic films Molding compounds Aircraft Space & satellite Radomes Interiors High temperature Design & parts Industrial Protective Fabrics Outdoor Fabrics Advanced Composites Advanced Armour Geosynthetics Industrial Fabrics Grass ADVANCED COMPOSITES TenCate Current Applications and Materials Commercial Aircraft – Applications include primary and secondary structures such as leading edges, keel beams, ribs and engine pylons. • TenCate Cetex® thermoplastic prepregs and laminates based upon high temperature, solvent resistant PPS, PEEK, PEI and PEKK resins. Out of Autoclave/Structural – Applications include primary and secondary structures including floor beams,engine nacelles and structural panels. • TenCate’s low void structural thermoplastic unitapes and vacuum bag cure thermoset prepregs enable out of autoclave and automated tape laying processes. Interiors – In production for interior side panels, luggage bins, flooring and components. • TenCate Cetex® and TenCate Cetex® System3 PEI-based low FST and OSU thermoplastic laminates and PEI honeycomb core. Aerospace Molded Parts – Ranging from molded hydraulic clamps to helicopter inserts to missile fins. • SMC and BMC glass and carbon filled compression molded lightweight parts. Design, tooling and fabrication capabilities – molding ideas into reality. Satellites and Space Antennas – TenCate materials are found on primary satellite structures, solar arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures. • Low CTE and low moisture uptake cyanate ester and epoxy prepregs utilizing high modulus carbon, quartz and aramid fibers. General Aviation & UAV’s – Materials used in primary and secondary structures on leading aircraft. • BT250E-1 and TC250 out of autoclave prepregs. Radomes – Electrically pure prepregs for military aircraft, missile and commercial applications. • Low dielectric, low loss prepregs and adhesives 2 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide TABLE OF CONTENTS TenCate profile 4-7 Aircraft 8 - 10 Space & satellite 11 - 14 Radomes 15 - 18 Interiors 19 - 20 Design & part services 21 - 23 High temperature 24 - 25 Industrial 26 - 27 Recent product introductions 28 Product listing 29-34 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 3 COMPANY PROFILE << Table of Contents TenCate TenCate is a leading supplier of specialty materials ranging from ballistic armor protection to advanced composites to geosynthetics. TenCate, a company with a rich 300+ year history, employs over 3,500 personnel in 15 countries. All groups focus heavily on innovation and on delivering value through materials technology. Ten Cate Advanced Composites Ten Cate Advanced Composites (TCAC) operates two prepreg facilities in the United States and one in The Netherlands. Our aerospace facilities are approved with ISO9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev B approvals. The corporate office for TCAC-USA along with manufacturing is located in Morgan Hill, CA which is close to our Fairfield, CA prepreg facilities. The European corporate office and manufacturing is located in Nijverdal, The Netherlands. Each of these facilities has full capability for the production of high performance materials. Both sites in the U.S. maintain carbon-free areas for the production of low-dielectric materials used in radomes and communication composite structure. 4 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide TenCate is a leading supplier of high performance prepregs to the following segments: • Commercial & military aircraft • UAV programs • Aircraft interiors • Missile applications • Radomes for military & commercial aircraft and defense systems • Satellite and space structure • General aviation and helicopter • Aerospace composite compression molded parts • Industrial applications TenCate’s thermoplastic technology is based upon fiber reinforced thermoplastic laminates provided out of our facility in The Netherlands, and thermoplastic UD tape produced in our US locations. PPS-based thermoplastic fabric laminates are used on commercial aircraft leading edges, rib stiffeners, keel beams and interior panels. PEI-based thermoplastic fabric laminates are used primarily on aircraft interiors. Our thermoplastic aerospace grade unitapes based upon PEEK, PPS, PEI and PEKK polymers are manufactured in Morgan Hill. OUR PEOPLE << Table of Contents TenCate People Our success is in our people. The majority of our technical personnel have aerospace industry experience. The advantage to our customers is having experience that aligns with their needs. TenCate has a long history of contributions in the aerospace industry. TenCate is the leading thermoplastic prepreg supplier on each A350 and A380. We are qualified and used on Airbus, Boeing and Embraer aircraft, from exterior structural assemblies to interiors. Our mission is to be the most responsive, technology driven, global prepreg supplier with outstanding technical and commercial customer support, always exceeding in customer’s technology, quality and service expectations. Our focus on solutions and material systems has proven invaluable in key market segments such as satellites, radomes, UAV’s and general aviation. We have the most modern prepreg equipment in the world, and combine this with responsive customer support and leading product technologies. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 5 MANUFACTURING << Table of Contents Manufacturing TenCate maintains two aerospace qualified manufacturing sites for prepregs and resin production. We have the capability to manufacture 50 inches (127 cm) wide unitapes and up to 64 inches (163 cm) fabric prepregs. Nijverdal manufacturing includes the capacity to provide thermoplastic prepreg fabrics up to 50 inches (127 cm) wide and multi-ply flat thermoplastic laminates up to 4 feet by 12 feet (1220 mm x 3660 mm). • • • 6 Full computer controlled process parameters and feedback. Precision filming and precision prepregging capability. Separate carbon-free area with positive ventilation for glass, quartz and electronic products. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide Our www.tencate.com website provides our customers with easy access to product data, MSDS’s, and literature. << Table of Contents Prepreg Technology TCAC has expertise and experience in both thermoset and thermoplastic prepregs. Our thermoset product lines are based upon cyanate esters, BMI’s, polyimides and epoxy resins serving high end aerospace applications. TCAC utilizes high precision film prepregging capability for the manufacture of tightly controlled resin-content thermoset prepregs. As the aerospace industry shifts to highly automated tape laying and fiber placement, resin content and fiber areal weight control becomes critical to enable these advanced manufacturing processes. Recent Investments Over the last several years, TenCate has made significant investments in both capabilities and capacity to serve the growing composite usage in aerospace. This ensures TenCate’s leading position in aerospace grade thermoplastic advanced materials. Bulk Molding Compounds and Special Resin Technology TenCate acquired YLA, Inc. and CCS Composites. YLA, Inc. provides specialty resin technology with leading positions in satellite and high temperature prepregs. CCS Composites produces both bulk molding compounds with high modulus carbon and glass fiber. Also part design and fabrication services are offered. Composite compression molded parts are in demand as composites move into fuselage and wings, and many of the smaller complex metal parts shift to composites for weight reduction and resistance to galvanic corrosion. Our techniques provide performance with long fiber molding materials that enable breakthrough applications. TenCate prepregs are used on almost every Western world satellite program. Applications include solar arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures. TenCate’s epoxy prepregs are used on leading UAV programs for wing, fuselage, radome and control surfaces. In aircraft, TenCate prepregs are used in applications ranging from radomes to interiors, to structural components. TenCate out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used in general aviation for primary and secondary structure. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 7 AIRCRAFT << Table of Contents Thermoplastic and Epoxy Prepregs TenCate has the most flight experience with out of autoclave prepregs. Tencate’s out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used to manufacture composite fuselages, wings and control surfaces. TenCate’s precision filming capability and resin chemistry allows cost effective out of autoclave vacuum bag processing to improve part throughput and productivity. Prepregs of TenCate are used in general aviation, commercial and military aircraft, and helicopter construction. TenCate’s Cetex® thermoplastic composites have been used for primary, secondary and tertiary structures for many years, and are qualified at major aircraft manufacturers. TenCate participates in the development of next generation composite aircraft. 8 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: AIRCRAFT << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description • • • • BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness MIL-R-9300 qualified Key Resin Characteristics 30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C 2.0% moisture absorption after 24 hour water boil BT250E-1 Epoxy 257°F/125°C • 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C EX-1548 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C • EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness 30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C RS-8HT BMI 590°F/310°C • 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482°F/250°C • RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance • Also available as an RTM resin Fracture Toughness G1c 1.2 Elongation 1.2% 390°F/199°C or 700°F / • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post cure of 240 371°C with minutes at 600°F/316°C post cure • Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with long out time. Fracture Toughness K1c 0.45MPa-m1/2 284°F/140°C • 60 minutes at 190°F/88°C, followed by 120 minutes or 374°F / at 265°F/130°C.Optional 190°C with post cure of 60 minutes at post cure 350°F/177°C for higher Tg • TC250 is TenCate's latest 250°F/121°C service prepreg now in NCAMP qualification. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave • Good surfacing qualities • Good toughness • Self adhesive to core capability Gel Time: 6-10 minutes at 265°F/177°C 30 day shelf life at 75°F/25°C Hot/Wet Tg 257°F/125°C Gel Time: 10-12 minutes at 350°F/177°C 14 day shelf life at 75°F/25°C Hot/Wet Tg 320°F/160°C RS-9D TC250 Cyanate Ester Epoxy TC350 Epoxy 397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • TC350 is TenCate's latest 350°F/177°C service prepreg. It is a toughened high temperature prepreg • Low moisture absorption • Good hot/wet performance • Ideal for autoclave or press cure TC550 Epoxy 246°F/119°C • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C • TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets See data sheet for details. 12 second vertical burn ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 9 << Table of Contents Thermoplastic Fabrics, Laminates & Unitapes Product Name Resin Type Cure Temp/ Cure Time Tg Description Key Resin Characteristics Neat Resin Properties Specific Gravity 1.35g/cc Elongation at Yield - 3% Thermal Conductivity - 0.19 W/m-K° Moisture absorption of 0.02% TenCate Cetex® PPS RTL Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194°F/90°C • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features: • High impact resistance • Low flammability • Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams, floor panels TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1100 PPS Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194°F/90°C • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic See data sheet for details. unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PPS resin TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite PEI Polyetherimide (PEI) 419°F/215°C • Process temp - 600°F/315°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic See data sheet for details. unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEI resin 290°F/143°C • Process temp - 725°F/385°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin See data sheet for details. TenCate Polyetheretherketone Cetex® (PEEK) Thermo-Lite TC1200 PEEK Film Adhesives BF508 Epoxy 186°F/86°C • 180 minutes at 180°F/82°C or 60 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or 15-20 minutes at 250°F/121°C • BF508 is a toughened 180°F/82°C to 200°F/93°C service temperature resin film adhesive • Available in both supported and unsupported form 21 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C BF522 Epoxy 365°F/185°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • BF522 is a toughened epoxy. Features low dielectric and low moisture absorption. Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10Ghz, Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 Ghz Moisture Absorption 1% after 100 hour water boil BF548 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 240 minutes at 180°F/82°C or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C, or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C • BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high toughness and strength 30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C Dielectric Constant 3.0 at 10 Ghz, Loss Tangent 0.017 at 10 Ghz TC205 Epoxy 275°F/135°C • 30-60 minutes at 190°F/88°C, followed by 120 minutes at 265°F/130°C. • Compatible toughened resin film for TC250 See data sheet for details. Epoxy 397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications 30 minutes set time at 350°F/177°C RTM Resin RS-50 TenCate Cetex® RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate, TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite - Represents TenCate's thermoplastic unitapes 10 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide SPACE & SATELLITE << Table of Contents High reliability strucural materials TenCate materials are widely used on satellite and space structures and antennae as a result of their performance characteristics and successful flight history. TenCate materials have been used on almost every satellite program in the Western world. The rigors of space require that prepregs and related materials must withstand exposure to extreme temperature cycling and radiation while resisting micro cracking and outgassing. TenCate materials have been approved for satellite usage and when combined with ultra high modulus fibers and specialty weaves, make the strongest and lightest weight structures. TenCate prepregs, resins, syntactics and film adhesives are primarily used on bus structure, solar panels, reflectors and a variety of booms, tubes and trusses. TenCate’s line of cyanate ester prepregs provide the ultimate performance, while our epoxy products meet the requirements for space flight while providing a more cost effective alternative to cyanate ester materials Satellite composite structure must endure extremely harsh environments and thermal cycling. TenCate’s technology in low-outgassing, dimensionally-stable, low moisture prepregs allow the highest performance with unmatched reliability. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 11 MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: SPACE/SATELLITE << Table of Contents Prepregs Key Resin Characteristics Product Name Resin Type BTCy-1 Cyanate Ester 374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 461°F/238°C minutes at 450°F/232°C with post cure BTCy-1A Cyanate Ester 365°F/ 185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void even Optional post cure of 60 400°F/204°C with low pressure cures minutes at 400°F/204°C with post cure Outgassing Data & CTE: • TML: 0.68%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR: 0.31% • CTE Data: 43 ppm/°F (77 ppm/°C) EX-1515 Cyanate Ester 274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure 2 hrs at 360°F/182°C 350°F/177°C for final Tg with post cure Outgassing Data & CTE: • TML: 0.179%, VCM: 0.007% • CTE Data: 34 ppm/°F (61 ppm/°C) RS-3 & RS-3C Cyanate Ester performance with good modulus retention after radiation 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C exposure Optional post cure of 60 490°F/254°C minutes at 450°F/232°C • Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/ with post cure Outgassing Data & CTE • TML: 0.22%, CVCM: 0.01% • CTE: 24ppm/°F (43 ppm/°C) RS-9D Cyanate Ester 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C • Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with Optional post cure of 240 700°F/371°C long out time. minutes at 600°F/315°C with post cure • CTE: 28 ppm/°F (50 ppm/°C) RS-12B Cyanate Ester 293°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C • A low tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to Optional post cure of 95 cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus 322°F/161°C minutes at 310°F/154°C retention after radiation. with post cure Outgassing Data & CTE • TML: 0.24%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR: 0.11% • CME: 1410 ppm/% m 12 Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description • Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good resistance to galvonic corrosion • Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low moisture absorption. High level of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at 350°F/177°C. • Good balance of toughness and high temperature oven cure and RS-3M, a very low flow autoclave version ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide Outgassing Data & CTE: • TML: 0.36%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR: 0.33% • CTE Data: 34 ppm/°F (61 ppm/°C) << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type RS - 17B Epoxy RS - 36 Epoxy Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description 314°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C • Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical, Optional post cure of 120 390°F/199°C toughness and modulus. minutes at 325°F/163°C with post cure 379°F/193°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Outgassing Data • TML: 0.63%, CVCM 0.00% • • • • • Outgassing Data • TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01% WVR: 0.17% • CME: 1205 ppm/% m Low stress free cure temperature capable Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing Low CTE and CME Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment. 250°F/121°C EX-1516 Cyanate Ester 250°F/121°C • Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature • Features low cure shrinkage • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to environmental and radiation exposure EX-1543 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C with post cure RS-4A Cyanate Ester 397°F/203°C TC410 Outgassing Data • TML: 0.71%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR: 0.34% • Epoxy with excellent properties and lower cost than cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture absorption. • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure at 350°F/177°C Cyanate Ester Key Resin Characteristics Film Adhesives • CTE: 56 ppm/°F (100 ppm/°C) • 60-90 minutes at 350°F/175°C Optional postcure of 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C Compatible resin film adhesive with: • Low cure shrinkage • Low moisture absorption • Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking • CTE: 43 ppm/°F (77 ppm/°C) • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage • Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength • Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding See data sheet for properties. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 13 << Table of Contents Paste Adhesives EX-1502-1 Cyanate Ester 260°F/127°C • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C EX-1537 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Thixotropic two part paste adhesive See data sheet for properties. EX-1537-1 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537 See data sheet for properties. • Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance. Ideal for cryogenic and space applications. See data sheet for properties. Syntactic Films • One part syntactic paste available in four different densities: 11, 13, 17.5 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used as a foam core. Low outgassing. EX-1541 Cyanate Ester 350°F/177°C • 90-120 minutes at 350°F/177°C SF-5 Cyanate Ester 349°F/176°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 • Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs minutes at 450°F/232°C • 38 pcf density / 0.6 g/cc Outgassing Data • TML: 0.82%, CVCM: 0.01%, WVR: 0.64% Moisture Absorption • 1.4% at saturation • CTE - 7.4x10-6 in/in/°F for 24 pcf/0.38 g/cc RTM Resins EX-1510 Cyanate Ester 380°F/193°C • Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77°F/25°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Good mechanical properties and thermal properties • Low moisture absorption • 24 hr pot life EX-1545 Cyanate Ester 345°F/173°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure at 400°F/204°C RS-16 Cyanate Ester 332°F/167°C • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C • Low cure temperature followed by 120 minutes at • Two part resin system 300°F/150°C 14 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide • Toughened resin system, two part system • Full properties with 350°F/177°C cure • Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C Moisture Absorption • 0.85% after 24 hr water boil • Minimum viscosity 30 cps at 220°F/105°C RADOMES << Table of Contents Competitive-edge components TenCate materials have been used for over twenty years on a variety of military and commercial aircraft radomes as well as in antenna structure. Materials used in radome construction must be free of carbon fiber constructive particles and are made at TenCate in specialized carbon-free areas. Most reinforcements are glass, quartz, polyethylene or aramidbased. Radomes are designed for transmission efficiency. TenCate materials used in radome construction possess low dielectric constants and low moisture absorption allowing increased efficiency from the antenna and exhibit low loss tangents offering very low resistance to electrical energy. Low Dielectric Materials TenCate low dielectric epoxies and cyanate ester prepregs are used in both commercial and military aircraft as well as defense and ship radar structure. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 15 MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: RADOMES << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description Key Resin Characteristics BTCy-1 Cyanate Ester 374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 461°F/238°C minutes at 450°F/232°C with post cure • Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good resistance to galvanic corrosion Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 1.0 Mhz, 3.20 at 10Ghz Loss Tangent 0.001 at 1.0 Mhz, 0.004 at 10.0 Ghz E-Glass Laminate Dielectric Constant 4.30 at 1.0 Mhz Loss Tangent 0.006 at 1.0 Mhz BTCy-1A Cyanate Ester 365°F/185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 400°F/204°C minutes at 400°F/204°C with post cure • Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low pressure cures. Neat Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.7-2.8 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.003 @ 10 GHz • TenCate's lowest dielectric resin. Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.70 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.0 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz BTCy-2 Cyanate Ester EX-1515 Cyanate Ester EX-1522 Epoxy RS-3 16 Cyanate Ester 375°F/191°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C 274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure 2 hrs at 360°F/182°C 350°F/177°C for final Tg with post cure 396°F/202°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 490°F/254°C minutes at 450°F/232°C with post cure ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide • Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation Neat Resin Properties resistance and low moisture aborption. High level Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10 GHz of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at Loss Tangent 0.004 at 10 GHz 350°F/177°C. • Very low moisture absorption, toughened • Excellent mechanical properties Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.8 GHz at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 GHz • Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good modulus retention after radiation exposure. • Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version. Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.67 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.004 at 9.375 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.188 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.0051 at 9.375 GHz << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description Key Resin Characteristics Cyanate Ester 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post cure of 240 590°F/310°C minutes at 550°F/288°C with post cure • Controlled flow with long out time. Very high temperature properties Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 3.17 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.005 at 9.375 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.385 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.0089 at 9.375 GHz Cyanate Ester 293°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C Optional post cure of 95 322°F/161°C minutes at 310°F/154°C with post cure • A moderate tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus retention after radiation Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.76 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.006 at 9.375 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.223 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.0056 at 9.375 GHz RS - 17B Modified Epoxy 341°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C Optional post cure of 120 390°F/199°C minutes at 325°F/163°C with post cure • Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical, toughness and modulus Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 3.1 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.016 at 9.375 GHz Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.2 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.0098 at 9.375 GHz RS - 36 Epoxy • Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture absorption Quartz Laminate Dielectric Constant 3.492 at 9.375 GHz Loss Tangent 0.0122 at 9.375 GHz RS-9D RS-12B TC410 Cyanate Ester 379°F/193°C 250°F/121°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure at 350°F/177°C • • • • • Low stress free cure temperature capable Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity Outgassing Data Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing • TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01% Low CTE and CME WVR: 0.17% Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic • CME: 1205 ppm/% m after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 17 << Table of Contents Film Adhesives Product Name Resin Type EX-1516 Cyanate Ester EX-1543 Cyanate Ester RS-4A Cyanate Ester Tg 250°F/121°C Cure Temp/ Cure Time • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C 500°F/260°C • 60-90 minutes at 350°F/175°C Optional postcure of 120 with post cure minutes at 450°F/232°C Description Key Resin Characteristics • Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature • Features low cure shrinkage • Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to severe environmental and radiation exposure Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.6-2.7 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.005-0.006 at 10 GHz Compatible resin film adhesive with: • Low cure shrinkage • Low moisture absorption • Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.75 at 10 GHz Loss Tangent 0.003 at 10 GHz Resin Properties Dielectric Constant 2.98 at 10 GHz Dielectric Constant 0.014 at 10 GHz 397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage • Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength • Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding Paste Adhesives EX-1502-1 Cyanate Ester 260°F/127°C • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance. Ideal for cryogenic and space applications. See data sheet for properties. EX-1537 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Thixotropic two part paste adhesive See data sheet for properties. EX-1537-1 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537 See data sheet for properties. Syntactics Films EX-1541 Cyanate Ester 350°F/177°C • 90-120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • One part syntactic paste available in five different densities: 11, 13, 17.5, 20 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used as a foam core. Low outgassing. CTE 7.4x10-6 in/in/°F SF-5 Cyanate Ester 349°F/176°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450°F/232°C • Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs 38 pcf density / 0.61 g/cc EX-1510 Cyanate Ester 500°F/260°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480°F/249°C • Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77°F/25°C Moisture Absorption • Good mechanical properties and thermal properties 1.4% at saturation • Low moisture absorption EX-1545 Cyanate Ester 345°F/173°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure at 400°F/204°C • Toughened resin system, two part system • Full properties with 350°F/177°C cure • Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C RTM Resins 18 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide Moisture Absorption 0.85% after 24 hr water boil. Viscosity at 110°F/43°C is 62 cps INTERIORS << Table of Contents Fire retardant structural materials TenCate’s Cetex® PPS and PEI based thermoplastic laminates and unitapes are used in a wide variety of aircraft structure ranging from floor panels, keel beams, luggage bins and galley’s. Thermoplastics offer very low FST properties, are easily formable and offer productivity savings with short mold cycles, high quality finishes off tool, excellent moisture resistance and durability. Lightweight option used on current commercial aircraft. TenCate Cetex® PEI skins TenCate Cetex System3 panels represent honeycomb core stiffened panels based upon thermoplastic skins, thermoplastic honeycomb core and thermoplastic adhesives. These honeycomb stiffened panels are used for flooring, seating plynths, galley’s and luggage bins. They possess high strength, lightweight, formability with heat while being fire resistant for interior applications ® Thermoplastic film adhesive Thermoplastic PEI core TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a combination of TenCate Cetex® RTL thermoplastic skins, thermoplastic core and a thermo-plastic adhesive for interior panel construction in luggage bins, galleys and flooring. Thermoplastic fasteners are friction-welded, minimizing core fill and lightening the panel weight. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 19 MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: INTERIORS << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name TenCate Cetex® PEI RTL Resin Type Polyethermide (PEI) Description Key Resin Characteristics • Process temp - 600°F/315°C • TenCate Cetex® PEI either on glass or carbon exhibits high temperature capability and features: • Low flammability - V-0 • Good impact toughness • Low moisture absorption of 1.25% • Qualified at Airbus and Boeing • Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plyths, to luggage bins Neat Resin Properties Specific Gravity 1.27g/cc Elongation at Yield - 7% Thermal Conductivity - 0.22W/m-K° Neat Resin Properties Specific Gravity 1.35g/cc Elongation at Yield - 3% Thermal Conductivity - 0.19W/m-K° See data sheet for details. Cure Temp/ Cure Time Tg 419°F/215°C TenCate Cetex® PPS RTL Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194°F/90°C • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features: • High impact resistance • Low flammability • Very low moisture aborption of 0.02% • Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams and floor panels TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 PEEK Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) 290°F/143°C • Process temp - 725°F/385°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite PEI Polyetherimide (PEI) 419°F/215°C • Process temp - 600°F/315°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details. aramid with PEI resin TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1100 PPS Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194°F/90°C • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details. aramid with PPS resin See TenCate Cetex® System3 brochure for details. TenCate Cetex® System3 Polyetherimide (PEI) N/A • Mold temp - 300°F/150°C • TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened panel using: • TenCate Cetex® PEI thermoplastic skins, • PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core with a thermoplastic film adhesive TC550 Epoxy 246°F/119°C • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C • TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn See data sheet for details. PEI Thermoplastic Core PEI N/A • Low FST • Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf • Low moisture absorption See data sheet for details. Thermoplastic Adhesive Various N/A • Lightweight • Low moisture absorption See data sheet for details. Ancillary Materials N/A • Melt temp - 230°F/110°C thermoform process Ten Cate TenCate Cetex® System3 Infra-red heating Cavity Rail Rail stop Tool Heater Insulator 20 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide DESIGN & PART SERVICES << Table of Contents Lightweight composite part, design & fabrication TenCate has design tooling and fabrication expertise for compression molded parts. TenCate manufactures bulk molding compounds and specializes in high performance, tight tolerance parts with difficult geometries. TenCate has experience in designing parts for space, aircraft, thermal management and industrial/commercial applications. Satellite/Space Compression molding is a common alternative for complex geometry structure that limits the use of laminate style composites. Typical reinforcements are carbon and glass chopped fiber. Aircraft/Missiles/DOD Thermal management Design Rules of Thumb • Tolerance, ± 0.007 - 0.010 inches • Routine wall thickness , 0.05 inches • CTE values, 0-6 ppm/°F Recreational/Commercial ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 21 << Table of Contents 350 Various Carbon Fiber Molding Compounds Strength vs Stiffness TEMP9015 MS-4F , CE MS-4A MS-4H MS-1A Lytex 4149 275 TEM9015 1/2” Fiber Manufacturing: Leading-edge manufacturing systems, customer driven R & D, extensive quality systems, and in-house testing set TenCate Advanced Composites apart. MS-1H, 1/2” AMC 8590 BMI-760 BMI-760 1/2” 200 Tensile Strength (Mpa) Lytex 4179 1/2” Fiber Enduron 4685 - 1/2” MS-1D Lytex 4181 MS-2D “High K” TEM9016 1/4” Fiber 135 0 14 28 42 Tensile Modulus (Gpa) 22 56 70 84 98 TenCate ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 112 Quantum 126 140 Cytec Quality: TenCate’s manufacturing processes and quality systems are certified to a broad range of military and commercial specifications. < all material data is based on 1’’ fiber length, unless stated otherwise MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: DESIGN & PARTS << Table of Contents Bulk Molding Compounds Product Name Resin Type Tg Description MS-1A Epoxy 327°F/164°C High modulus epoxy Tensile Strength 42 ksi (290 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 19 msi (131 GPa) MS-1D Epoxy 327°F/164°C High modulus epoxy Tensile Strength 28 ksi (193 MPa) Tensile Modulus 19 msi (131 GPa) MS-1E Cyanate Ester 327°F/164°C High modulus cyanate ester Tensile Strength 38 ksi (262 MPa) Tensile Modulus 15 msi (103 GPa) MS-1H Epoxy 327°F/164°C Fast cure intermediate modulus epoxy Tensile Strength 37 ksi (255 MPa) Tensile Modulus 10 msi (69 GPa) MS-2D Epoxy 327°F/164°C High thermal conductivity Tensile Strength 28 ksi (193 MPa) Tensile Modulus 19 msi (131 GPa) MS-4A Epoxy 327°F/164°C Standard modulus epoxy Tensile Strength 45 psi (310 MPa) Tensile Modulus 9 msi (62 GPa) MS-4F Cyanate Ester 379°F/193°C Standard modulus cyanate ester Tensile Strength 45 ksi (310 MPa) Tensile Modulus 7 msi (48 GPa) MS-4H Epoxy 375°F/191°C Standard modulus epoxy Tensile Strength 44 ksi (303 MPa) Tensile Modulus 6 msi (41 GPa) Resin Properties ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 23 HIGH TEMPERATURE << Table of Contents Thermally stable materials High temperature resins are used primarily in military missile and jet engine applications where high temperature thermal stability is required. TenCate offers a variety of special resins which exhibit high performance under extreme temperatures. TenCate competencies include high temperature resin systems. These resin systems are utilized in extreme applications and are used in the hottest components of jet engines and aircraft. The resins are combined with carbon fiber unitapes and fabrics. 24 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: HIGH TEMPERATURE << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type EX-1505T Cyanate Ester RS-8HT BMI RS-9D Cyanate Ester Various High Temperature Resins Pthalonitrile AFT 700B Polymide PMR-II-50 Polymide HFPE-II-52 Polymide DMBZ-15 Polymide PMR-15 RS-51 AFR PE-4 PETI 300 Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description 365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 minutes at • High temperature prepreg system 682°F/361°C 500°F/260°C with post cure 590°F/310°C • 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482°F/250°C • RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance • Also available as an RTM resin 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C • Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with Optional post cure of 240 minutes 700°F/371°C long out time. at 600°F/316°C with post cure 779°F/415°C 734°F/390°C 698°F/370°C 653°F/345°C 788°F/420°C 626°F/330°C 752°F/400°C 626°F/330°C Various Key Resin Characteristics See data sheet Fracture Toughness G1c 1.2 Elongation 1.2% Fracture Toughness K1c 0.45MPa-m1/2 • Extremely high service temperature resins High temperature stability • High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft structure. High temperature performance with post cure • Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems Low density syntactic film Film Adhesive RS-53 Cyanate Ester 350°F/177°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post cure at 600°F/300°C 600°F/315°C with post cure Syntactics SF-4 BMI 563°F/295°C • 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C and 360 minutes at 452°F/250°C ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 25 INDUSTRIAL << Table of Contents Lightweight structure, replacement of metals for high performance TenCate supplies prepregs materials for a variety of applications in oil & gas, infrastructure, medical and recreational products. Composites have become the material of choice as a result of their lightweight, competitive cost and unique performance attributes. Oil and gas applications require high performance, ideal for thermoset and thermoplastic resins. 26 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: INDUSTRIAL << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg BT250E-1 Epoxy 257°F/125°C • 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C • • • • EX-1531A Epoxy 266°F/130°C • 15-20 minute cure at 250°F/121°C • EX-1531A is focused for high production rate hardware. It features gel times and flow characteristics similar to 250°F/121°C cure epoxies 30 days shelf life at 77°F/25°C EX-1548 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C • EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness 30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C • 60-120 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Toughened epoxy with good fiber property translation • Ideal for sporting goods • Performs well in roll wrapping applications See data sheet for details. • High performance • Oil & gas, industrial usage See data sheets for details. • Good for cure skin bonding • Low temperature cure capable See data sheet for details. TC210 Epoxy 262°F/128°C Various Thermoplastic Prepregs Nylon, PEEK PPS, PEI, PP, HDPE Various Epoxy N/A Cure Temp Various melt temperatures Description BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness MIL-R-9300 qualified Resin Properties More than 30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C, 2.0% moisture absorption after 24 hour water boil Film Adhesive RS-15H • 30 minutes at 150°F/66°C, or plus 12 hours at 176°F/80°C ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 27 RECENT PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS << Table of Contents Innovation The aerospace industry depends upon innovation from suppliers for new materials and processes. TenCate’s customer focus on tailored systems, combined with our comprehensive lab and testing capabilities allow rapid development, customization and database development. TenCate’s broad experience in thermoset and thermoplastic resins, various composite fibers and part design add value for our customers. TC250: Toughened 250°F/121°C service epoxy prepreg system ideal for commercial, military and general aviation. • In NCAMP qualification • Ideal for fuselage and control surfaces, high hot/wet Tg of 257°F/125°C • Low void content under vacuum bag processing • Companion TC205 resin film for bonding TC350: High temperature toughened 350°F/177°C service epoxy prepreg system. • Low moisture uptake • Vacuum bag processible • Hot/wet Tg 320°F/160°C TC410: High performance cyanate ester resin system designed specifically for the latest generation of radomes and satellite structures. • Low stress free cure temperature capable • Resin is low in moisture sensitivity • Low dielectric and loss tangents for radome usage 28 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 PEEK: PEEK-based unitapes in qualification now for aerospace applications. • Available in widths up to 12 inches • Ideal for automated tape laying applications • Low FST, structural material with low moisture uptake TenCate Cetex® PEEK RTL Laminates: PEEK-based fabric in glass or carbon. • Offered in laminate form or prepreg form • Laminates per customer specification • Easily thermoformed into desired shape TC210: High performance recreational prepreg. • Low cost recreational prepreg • Ideal for roll wrapping applications TC550: Fire retardant prepreg for interiors. • Low FST epoxy hybrid • Design to meet current interior regulations MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: PRODUCT LISTING << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg BT250E-1 Epoxy 257°F/125°C BTCy-1 Cyanate Ester 374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 461°F/238°C minutes at 450°F/232°C with post cure • Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and low outgassing, good resistance to galvanic corrosion. BTCy-1A Cyanate Ester 365°F/185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 400°F/204°C minutes at 400°F/204°C with post cure • Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low pressure cures BTCy-2 Cyanate Ester TenCate Cetex® PEI RTL TenCate Cetex® PPS RTL Polyethermide (PEI) Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 375°F/191°C 419°F/215°C 194°F/90°C Cure Temp/ Cure Time • 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C Description • • • • BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg Self adhesive to core Good toughness MIL-R-9300 qualified • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C • TenCate's lowest dielectric resin. • Process temp - 600°F/315°C • TenCate Cetex® PEI either on glass or carbon exhibits high temperature capability and features: • Low flammability - V-0 • Good impact toughness • Low moisture absorption of 1.25% • Low outgassing • Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths, to luggage bins. • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature capability and features: • High impact resistance • Low flammability • Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams, and floor panels ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 29 << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite PEI Polyetherimide (PEI) 419°F/215°C • Process temp - 600°F/315°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEI resin TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1100 PPS Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) 194°F/90°C • Process temp - 625°F/330°C • TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PPS resin TenCate Cetex® System3 Polyetherimide (PEI) • Mold temp - 300°F/150°C • TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened panel using: • TenCate Cetex® PEI thermoplastic skins • PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core with a thermoplastic film adhesive EX-1505T Cyanate Ester 365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 682°F/361°C minutes at 500°F/260°C with post cure • High temperature prepreg system EX-1515 Cyanate Ester 274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure 2 hrs at 360°F/182°C 350°F/177°C for final Tg with post cure • Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low moisture aborption. High level of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at 350°F/177°C. EX-1522 Epoxy 396°F/202°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Very low moisture absorption, toughened • Excellent mechanical properties EX-1531A Epoxy 266°F/130°C • 15-20 minute cure at 250°F/121°C • EX-1531A is focused for high production rate hardware. It features gel times and flow characteristics similar to 250°F/121°C cure epoxies. EX-1548 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C • EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C N/A TenCate Cetex® RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate 30 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type RS-3 & RS-3C Cyanate Ester RS-8HT BMI RS-9D Cyanate Ester 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post cure of 240 626°F/330°C minutes at 600°F/316°C with post cure • Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with long out time. RS-12B Cyanate Ester 290°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C Optional post cure of 95 322°F/161°C minutes at 310°F/154°C with post cure • A moderate prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus retention after radiation RS-17B Modified Epoxy 341°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C Optional post cure of 120 335°F/168°C minutes at 325°F/163°C with post cure • Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical, toughness and modulus RS-36 Epoxy 379°F/193°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture absorption TC210 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 60-120 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Toughened epoxy with good fiber property translation • Ideal for sporting goods • Performs well in roll wrapping applications Epoxy 284°F/140°C or 374°F/190°C with post cure • 60 minutes at 190°F/88°C, followed by 120 minutes at 265°F/130°C. Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350°F/177°C for higher Tg • TC250 is TenCate's latest 250°F/121°C service prepreg, now in NCAMP qualification. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave cure. • Good surfacing qualities • Good toughness • Self adhesive to core capability TC250 Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time 390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 60 490°F/254°C minutes at 450°F/232°C with post cure 590°F/310°C • 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C, post cure at 360 minutes at 482°F/250°C Description • Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good modulus retention after radiation exposure • Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version • RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good toughness and moisture resistance • Also available as an RTM resin ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 31 << Table of Contents Prepregs Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description • • • • • Low stress free cure temperature capable Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing Low CTE and CME Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment. TC410 Cyanate Ester 250°F/121°C • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C Optional post cure at 350°F/177°C TC550 Epoxy 246°F/119°C • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C Various High Temperature Resins Pthalonitrile AFT 700B Polymide PMR-II-50 Polymide HFPE-II-52 Polymide DMBZ-15 Polymide PMR-15 RS-51 AFR PE-4 PETI 300 779°F/415°C 734°F/390°C 698°F/370°C 653°F/345°C 788°F/420°C 626°F/330°C 752°F/400°C 626°F/330°C Various BF508 Epoxy 186°F/86°C • 180 minutes at 180°F/82°C or 60 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or 15-20 minutes at 250°F/121°C • BF508 is a toughened 180°F/82°C to 200°F/93°C service temperature resin film adhesive • Available in both supported and unsupported form BF522 Epoxy 365°F/185°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • BF522 is a toughened epoxy derived from TenCate's EX-1522 and EX-1549 matrix resins. Features low dielectric and low moisture absorptions. BF548 Epoxy 262°F/128°C • 240 minutes at 180°F/82°C or • BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high toughness and strength 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C, BF548 is a toughened quick cure resin film adhesive. or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C EX-1516 Cyanate Ester 250°F/121°C • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C • TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn Extremely high service temperature resins Film Adhesives 32 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide • Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature • Features low cure shrinkage • Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to environmental and radiation exposure. << Table of Contents Film Adhesives Product Name Resin Type Tg EX-1543 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C with post cure RS-4A Cyanate Ester 397°F/203°C RS-15H Epoxy N/A RS-53 Cyanate Ester TC205 Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description • 60-90 minutes at 350°F/175°C Optional postcure of 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C Compatible resin film adhesive with: • Low cure shrinkage • Low moisture absorption • Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage • Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength • Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight core bonding • 30 minutes at 150°F/66°C, or plus 12 hours at 176°F/80°C • Good for cure skin bonding • Low temperature cure capable 350°F/177°C or 600°F/300°C with post cure • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post cure at 600°F/315°C • High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft structure. Epoxy 275°F/135°C • 30-60 minutes at 190°F/88°C, followed by 120 minutes at 265°F/130°C. • Compatible toughened resin film for TC250 EX-1510 Cyanate Ester 380°F/193°C with post cure • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 480°F/249°C • • • • EX-1545 Cyanate Ester 345°F/173°C • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Toughened resin system, two part system. Full properties with 350°F/177°C cure. Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C RS-16 Cyanate Ester 332°F/167°C • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C followed by 120 minutes at 300°F/150°C • Low cure temperature • Two part system RS-50 Epoxy 397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications RTM Resins Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77°F/25°C Good mechanical properties and thermal properties Low moisture absorption 24 hr pot life ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 33 << Table of Contents Paste Adhesives Product Name Resin Type Tg EX-1502-1 Cyanate Ester 260°F/127°C • 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance • Ideal for cryogenic and space applications EX-1537 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Thixotropic two part paste adhesive EX-1537-1 Cyanate Ester 405°F/207°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537 Cure Temp/ Cure Time Description Syntactics Films EX-1541 Cyanate Ester 350°F/177°C • 90-120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • One part syntactic paste available in four different densities: 11, 13, 17.5 and 24 pcf • Ideal to be used as a foam core • Low outgassing SF-4 BMI 563°F/295°C • 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C and 360 minutes at 452°F/250°C • Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems SF-5 Cyanate Ester 349°F/176°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post cure of 120 minutes at 450°F/232°C • Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs Bulk Molding Compounds MS-1A Epoxy 327°F/164°C 280°F/138°C High modulus epoxy MS-1D Epoxy 327°F/164°C 280°F/138°C High modulus epoxy MS-1E Cyanate Ester 327°F/164°C 325°F/163°C High modulus cyanate ester MS-1H Epoxy 327°F/164°C 280°F/138°C Fast cure intermediate epoxy MS-2D Epoxy 327°F/164°C 280°F/138°C High thermal conductivity MS-4A Epoxy 327°F/164°C 280°F/138°C Standard modulus epoxy MS-4F Cyanate Ester 379°F/193°C 280°F/138°C Standard modulus cyanate ester MS-4H Epoxy 375°F/191°C 280°F/138°C Fast cure, standard modulus epoxy PEI Thermoplastic Core PEI N/A N/A Thermoplastic Adhesive Various N/A Ancillary Materials 34 ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide • Melt temp - 230°F/110°C • Low FST • Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf • Low moisture absorption • Lightweight • Low moisture absorption << Table of Contents © 2012, Koninklijke Ten Cate nv and/or its subsidiaries This brochure contains proprietary information of Koninklijke TenCate nv and/or its subsidiaries (TenCate), including but not limited to trademarks, trade names, and graphic material, as protected by law. Any reproduction, distribution, or sales in any form of the content of this brochure without the express written approval of TenCate is strictly prohibited. All information published in this brochure is selected with the utmost care, however, no rights whatsoever can be derived from this brochure and/or its content and TenCate accepts no liability for it. TenCate Cetex, TenCate Thermo-Lite, and all related characters, logo’s and trade names are claimed and/or registered trademarks and/or trade logo’s of Koninklijke Ten Cate nv and/or its subsidiaries. Use of trademarks, trade names and other IP rights of TenCate without express written approval of TenCate is strictly prohibited. Photos courtesy of Airbus, Boeing, Cirrus, General Atomics, U.S. Military, NASA and ESA. ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide 35 advanced composites Ten Cate Advanced Composites bv Campbellweg 30 7443 PV Nijverdal P.O. Box 9 7440 AA Nijverdal The Netherlands Tel: +31 548 633 700 [email protected] Ten Cate Advanced Composites USA, Inc. (TCAC USA) 18410 Butterfield Blvd. Morgan Hill, California 95037 USA Tel: (408) 776-0700 Fax: (408) 776-0107 2450 Cordelia Road Fairfield, CA 94534 USA Tel: (707) 359-3400 Fax: (707) 359-3459 [email protected] www.tencate.com << Table of Contents
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