AdvAnced composites material selector Guide

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Advanced composites
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
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 based upon
high performance PPS, PEEK and PEI resins.
General Aviation & UAV ’s – Materials used in
primary and secondary structures on leading aircraft.
• Toughened epoxy out of autoclave prepregs.
Interiors – Thermoplastic prepregs for interior side
panels, luggage bins, flooring and components.
• TenCate Cetex® and TenCate Cetex System3® PEI-based
low FST thermoplastic prepregs and PEI honeycomb core.
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.
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.
Aerospace Molded Parts – Ranging from molded
hydraulic clamps to helicopter inserts to missile fins.
• Thermoset and thermoplastic bulk molding compounds
(BMC), both glass and carbon based materials. Design,
tooling and fabrication capabilities – molding ideas into reality.
Radomes – Electrically pure prepregs for military
aircraft, missile and commercial applications.
• Low dielectric, low loss prepregs and adhesives.
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ADVANCED COMPOSITES | Selector guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TenCate profile
4-7
Aircraft
8 - 11
Space & satellite
12 - 15
Radomes
16 - 19
Interiors
20 - 21
Design & part services
22
Bulk molding compounds
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High temperature
24 - 25
Performance composites
26 - 27
New products
28
Product listing
29-35
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COMPANY PROFILE
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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 4,200 personnel in 15 countries and has annual sales
in excess of $1 billion. All groups focus heavily on innovation, and
on delivering value through materials technology.
Ten Cate Advanced Composites
TenCate Advanced Composites (TCAC) operates four prepreg
facilities in North America, one in the Netherlands and one in
the U.K. Our aerospace facilities are approved with ISO9001
and AS9100 approvals. The Corporate office for TCAC-USA,
along with manufacturing, is located in Morgan Hill, CA which is
approximately two hour south of our Fairfield, CA prepreg
facilities. The European corporate office 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 communicationcomposite structure.
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TenCate is a leading supplier of high performance prepregs to the
following segments:
• Commercial & military aircraft
• Satellite and space structure
• UAV programs • General aviation and helicopter
• Aircraft interiors
• Aerospace composite compression molded parts
• Missile applications
• Industrial applications
• Radomes for military & commercial aircraft and defense
systems
TenCate’s thermoplastic technology is based upon fabricbased reinforced thermoplastic prepregs and multi-ply oriented
laminates provided out of our Nijverdal Netherlands facility.
TenCate’s aerospace grade thermoplastic uni-directional
tapes are produced in our Morgan Hill location. 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
are based upon PEEK, PEI, PPS polymers and are manufactured
OUR PEOPLE
TenCate People
in Morgan Hill. 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. We are the leading thermoplastic prepreg supplier
with several tons of thermoplastic prepregs on each A380.
We are qualified and used on both Airbus and Boeing aircraft,
from exterior structural assemblies to interiors.
Our mission is to be the most responsive, technology driven,
global prepreg supplier providing outstanding technical
and commercial customer support, always exceeding our
customer’s 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.
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MANUFACTURING
Manufacturing
TenCate maintains three aerospace qualified manufacturing
sites for prepregs and resin production. We have the capability
to manufacture 50 inch (127 cm) wide unitapes
and up to 64 inch (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 3600 mm).
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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.
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Our www.tencate.com website provides our customers
with easy access to product data, MSDS’s, and
literature... or download the TenCate Selector Guide apps.
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.
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AIRCRAFT
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.
TenCate’s prepregs 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.
We are participants on leading edge aircraft and have
positions on the next generation of composite aircraft.
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MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: AIRCRAFT
Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°C • 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C
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•
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•
BT250E-6
NEW
Epoxy
268°F/131°C • 120 minutes at 260°F/127°C
• High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage
• Out of autoclave processible
• Toughened epoxy
30 day work life at 77°F/25°C
EX-1548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C • 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or
• EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
toughness
• RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature
properties with good toughness and moisture
resistance
• Also available as an RTM resin
Fracture Toughness
G1c 1.2 in - lb/in2
Elongation 1.2%
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow
with long out time.
Fracture Toughness K1c
0.45MPa-m1/2
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•
•
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•
Gel Time: 6-10 minutes at
265°F/135°C
30 day shelf life at 75°F/25°C
Hot/wet Tg 257°F/125°C
• 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or
• 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C
RS-8HT
RS-9D
TC250
BMI
590°F/310°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C,
post cure of 360 minutes at
482°F/250°C
Cyanate
Ester
390°F/199°C
or
700°F/371°C
with post
cure
• 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
Optional post cure of 240
minutes at 600°F/316°C
Epoxy
284°F/140°C • 60 minutes at 190°F/88°C,
or
followed by 120 minutes
at 265°F/130°C. Optional
374°F/190°C
with post
350°F/177°Cfor higher Tg
cure
BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg
Self adhesive to core
Good toughness
MIL-R-9300 qualified
2.0% moisture absorption after
24 hour water boil
TC250 is a 250°F/121°C service prepreg.
It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave
Good surfacing qualities
Good toughness
Self adhesive to core capability
Postcurable
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Prepregs
Product
Name
TC275
NEW
TC275-1
NEW
TC350
TC350-1
NEW
TC550
TC800 BMI+
NEW
Resin
Type
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
Epoxy
293°F/145°C
or
• 360 minutes at 275°F/135°C
338°F/170°C
with post
cure
• Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with
out of autoclave vacuum cures.
• May be cured at 275°F/135°C or 300°F/350°C
(150°F/177°
Very low moisture uptake
High hot/wet Tg retention
Epoxy
293°F/145°C
or
• 360 minutes at 275°F/135°C
338°F/170°C
with post
cure
• Designed for a very low voids <0.5% in thick parts
with out of autoclave vacuum cures.
• May be cured at 275°F/135°C or 300°F/350°C
(150°F/177°C)
Very low moisture uptake
High hot/wet Tg retention
Longer tack life and outtime for
larger parts
397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• TC350 is a 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
350°F/177°C
Hot/wet Tg 320°F/160°C
Epoxy
397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• TC350 is TenCate’s latest 350°F/177°C service out-ofautoclaveprepreg. It is a toughened high temperature
prepreg
350°F/177°C
14 day shelf life at 75°F/25°
Epoxy
246°F/119°C • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C
• TenCate’s low FST prepreg for interior ducts, meets 12
second vertical burn
See data sheet for details.
• Out-of-autoclave processible
High temperature performance
Epoxy
BMI
471°F/244°C
• 6 hours at 350°F/177°C,
followed by 2 hours post cure
at 450°F/230°C
Thermoplastic Fabrics & Unitapes
Product
Name
TenCate
Cetex® TC1000
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Resin Type
Polyethermide
(PEI)
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
419°F/215°C
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
Description
• This is a PEI based resin 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
Key Resin
Characteristics
TenCate
Cetex® TC1100
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
or
419°F/215°C
• TenCate Cetex® 1100 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
• TenCate Cetex® TC1100 represents thermoplastic
unitapes, fabrics and RTL. either glass, carbon or
aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex®
TC1200 PEEK
Polyetheretherketone
(PEEK)
290°F/143°C
• TenCate Cetex® TC1200 represents thermoplastic
unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK
resin
Epoxy
186°F/86°C
• 180 minutes at 180°F/82°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
Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10Ghz,
Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 Ghz
Moisture Absorption 1% after
100 hour water boil
Film Adhesives
BF508
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.
BF548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high
toughness and strength
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
TC235F
NEW
Epoxy
246°F/119°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
Excellent surfacing under
low cure pressure
Epoxy
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
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
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SPACE & SATELLITE
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 microcracking
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
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Satellite composite structure must endure extremely
harsh environments and thermal cycling.
TenCate’s technology in lowoutgassing, dimensionallystable, low moisture prepregs allow the highest
performance with unmatched reliability.
MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: SPACE/SATELLITE
Prepregs
Key Resin
Characteristics
Product
Name
Resin
Type
BTCy-1
Cyanate
Ester
374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
461°F/238°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
400°F/204°C
with low pressure cures
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
• TML: 0.179%, VCM: 0.007%
RS-3
&
RS-3C
Cyanate
Ester
performance with good modulus retention after radiation
exposure
490°F/254°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
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with
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
cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus
322°F/161°C
retention after radiation.
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE
• TML: 0.24%, CVCM: 0.00%,
WVR: 0.11%
• CME: 1410 ppm/% m
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
• TML: 0.36%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR:
0.33%
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
RS - 17B
Epoxy
RS - 36
Epoxy
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical,
390°F/199°C
toughness and modulus.
with post cure
379°F/193°C
TC410
NEW
Cyanate
Ester
234°F/112°C or • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure at
358°F/181°C
350°F/177°C
with post cure
TC420
NEW
Cyanate
Ester
350°F/177°C or • 3 hours at 350°F/177°C
610°F/321°C
500°F/260°C
with post cure
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower cost than
cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture
absorption.
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Low stress free cure temperature capable
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.
• Very high temperature service
• Good resistance to microcracking
Key Resin
Characteristics
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.71%, CVCM: 0.00%,
WVR: 0.34%
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.63%, CVCM 0.00%
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01%
WVR: 0.17%
• CME: 1205 ppm/% m
Ultra high temperature performance
Film Adhesives
EX-1516
Cyanate
Ester
250°F/121°C
EX-1543
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
with post cure
RS-4A
Cyanate
Ester
397°F/203°C
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• 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
• 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 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.
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
EX-1537-1
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537
• Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance.
Ideal for cryogenic and space applications.
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
350°F/177°C
SF-5
Cyanate
Ester
349°F/176°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs
• 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
• 24 hr pot life
EX-1545
Cyanate
Ester
345°F/173°C
400°F/204°C
RS-16
Cyanate
Ester
332°F/167°C
• 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C • Low cure temperature
• Two part resin system
300°F/150°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
Moisture Absorption
• 0.85% after 24 hr water boil
• Minimum viscosity 30 cps at
220°F/105°C
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RADOMES
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 conductive 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.
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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.
MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: RADOMES
Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
BTCy-1
Cyanate
Ester
461°F/238°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
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
Cyanate
Ester
461°F/238°C
with post cure
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•
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•
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
BTCy-1C
BTCy-2
Cyanate
Ester
EX-1515
Cyanate
Ester
EX-1522
Epoxy
RS-3
&
RS-3C
Cyanate
Ester
375°F/191°C
274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure 2 hrs at
360°F/182°C
with post cure
396°F/202°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
490°F/254°C
with post cure
Longer outime, long shelf life version of BTCy-1
Excellent structural properties with low
moisture absorption and good resistance to
galvanic corrosion
• TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.70 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz
Quartz Laminate
• Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation
Neat Resin Properties
resistance and low moisture aborption. High level
of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at
350°F/177°C.
• Very low moisture absorption, toughened
• Excellent mechanical properties
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.8 GHz 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
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
Cyanate
Ester
590°F/310°C
with post cure
• Controlled flow with long out time. Very high
temperature properties
Resin Properties
Quartz Laminate
Cyanate
Ester
322°F/161°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
Quartz Laminate
RS - 17B
Modified
Epoxy
390°F/199°C
with post cure
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced
mechanical, toughness and modulus
Resin Properties
Quartz Laminate
RS - 36
Epoxy
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than
cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture
absorption
Quartz Laminate
RS-9D
RS-12B
379°F/193°C
TC410
NEW
Cyanate
Ester
234°F/112°C or • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
358°F/181°C
350°F/177°C
with post cure
•
•
•
•
•
TC420
NEW
Cyanate
Ester
350°F/177°C or • 3 hours at 350°F/177°C
610°F/321°C
500°F/260°C
with post cure
• Out of autoclave processding
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Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity
Outgassing Data
• 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.
Ultra high temperature performance
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
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
• 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:
Resin Properties
Resin Properties
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• 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.
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
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
38 pcf density / 0.61 g/cc
EX-1510
Cyanate
Ester
500°F/260°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°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
EX-1545
Cyanate
Ester
345°F/173°C
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
Moisture Absorption
0.85% after 24 hr water boil.
Viscosity at 110°F/43°C is 62 cps
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INTERIORS
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.
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MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: INTERIORS
Prepregs
Product
Name
TenCate Cetex®
TC1000
Resin Type
Polyethermide
(PEI)
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
419°F/215°C
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
• This is a PEI based resin either on glass or carbon
exhibits high temperature capability and features:
• Qualified at Airbus and Boeing
• Ideal for interior applications ranging from
floor panels, to seat plyths, to luggage bins
TenCate Cetex®
TC1100
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• TenCate Cetex® 1100 either on glass or
carbon exhibits moderate temperature
capability and features:
• Very low moisture aborption of 0.02%
• Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts
including interior beams and floor panels
• TenCate Cetex® TC1100 represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or
aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex®
TC925
Polycarbonate (PC)
307°F/153°C
• TenCate Cetex® TC925 is a lower cost
thermoplastic for value oriented interior
applications
TenCate Cetex®
TC1200 PEEK
(PEEK)
290°F/143°C
• TenCate Cetex® TC1200 represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details.
aramid with PEEK 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
• TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for
interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn
PEI
Thermoplastic Core
PEI
N/A
• Low FST
• Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
Call for details.
Thermoplastic
Adhesive
Various
N/A
• Lightweight
Call 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
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DESIGN & PART SERVICES
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.
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Various Carbon Fiber Molding Compounds Strength vs Stiffness
TEMP9015
MS-4F , CE MS-4A
MS-4H
MS-1A
Lytex
4149
275
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.
TEM9015
1/2” Fiber
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-2D
“High K”
TEM9016
1/4” Fiber
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Design Rules of Thumb
• Tolerance, ± 0.007 - 0.010 inches
• Routine wall thickness , 0.05 inches
• CTE values, 0-6 ppm/°F
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MS-1D
Lytex
4181
0
14
28
42
Tensile Modulus (Gpa)
56
70
84
TenCate
98
112
Quantum
126
140
Cytec
Bulk Molding Compound
TenCate Chopped Composites for use in Compression Molding
Bulk molding compounds allow users to design complex
parts to replace metal while maintaing the lightweight, high
strength of composites.
Bulk Molding Compounds guide is available on our
website, and as TenCate iPad, iPhone and now Android
Apps.
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-1H
Epoxy
375°F/190°C
Fast cure intermediate modulus epoxy
Tensile Modulus 10 msi (69 GPa)
MS-4A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
Standard modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 45 psi (310 MPa)
MS-4H
Epoxy
375°F/191°C
Fast cure standard modulus epoxy
MS-4J
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
Fire retardant standard modulus epoxy
TenCate Cetex®
MC1100 PPS
PPS
Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
TenCate Cetex®
MC1200 PEEK
PEEK
Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
Resin Properties
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HIGH TEMPERATURE
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.
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MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: HIGH TEMPERATURE
Prepregs
Key Resin
Characteristics
Product
Name
Resin Type
EX-1505
Cyanate Ester
RS-8HT
BMI
RS-9D
Cyanate Ester
• 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
Fracture Toughness K1c
0.45MPa-m1/2
TC420
NEW
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C or
• 3 hours at 350°F/177°C. Optional
610°F/321°C
post cure at 500°F/260°C
with post cure
Ultra high temperature
performance
TC800 BMI+
NEW
BMI
471°F/244°C
Various
High
Temperature
Resins
RS-51
AFR PE-4
734°F/390°C
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C Optional
• 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
• 6 hours at 350°F/177°C,
followed by 2 hours post cure at
450°F/230°C
N/A
• RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature
properties with good toughness and moisture
resistance
See data sheet
Fracture Toughness
G1c 1.2
Elongation 1.2%
High temperature
performance
• Extremely high service temperature resins
High temperature
stability
• High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft
structure.
High temperature
performance with
post cure
Film Adhesive
600°F/300°C
600°F/315°C
with post cure
RS-53
Cyanate Ester
TC4015
NEW
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Space structures
• Ablative bonding
• High temperature structures
High temperature
performance with
post cure
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
Low density syntactic film
TCF4001
NEW
Cyanate Ester
(Syntactic Foam)
350°F/177°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60-90
• Compatible with TC420
• Cyanate ester syntactic foam
• Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be
extruded with the proper tooling
Low density syntactic film
TCF4050
NEW
Cyanate Ester
(Core Splice)
350°F/177°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60-90
• Core splice adhesive
• Tensile strength up to 500°F/260°C
• Compatible with TC420 and EX1505 prepreg resin
systems
Low density syntactic
film 22-26 pcf/
(0.35-0.42 g/cc)
Syntactics
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Performance Composites
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.
Carbon fiber prepregs allow for lightweight and high stiffness in
applications ranging from oil and gas to recreational products.
The high performance of carbon fiber combined with cost
effective tailored epoxy resins provides a high strength / low
cost combination. Thermoplastic reinforced composites provide
users with the ability to manufacture high volumes with low cost
thermoforming processes.
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Oil and gas applications require high performance, ideal
for thermoset and thermoplastic resins.
MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: Performance Composites
<<
(non aerospace materials)
Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°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
• EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
toughness
RS-36
Epoxy
379°F/193°C
• • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs
than cyanate esters, 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
TC900
TC1100
TC1200
Nylon 11
PPS
PEEK
Various
• High performance
• Oil & gas, industrial usage
See data sheets for details.
Cure Temp
Various melt temperatures
Description
Good toughness
Resin Properties
More than 30 day shelf life at
77°F/25°C, 2.0% moisture
absorption after 24 hour water boil
Performance Thermoplastic Composites
Nylon 6
Nylon 6
392°F/200°C
• 392°F/200°C*
• Ideal for automotive application solvent
Nylon 11
PA11
122°F/50°C
• 113-122°F/45-50°C*
• Easy low temperture processing
PC/ABS
Polycarbanate
ABS
N/A
• N/A
• Good surface application
• UL fire retardent
PET
PET
509°F/265°C
• 392°F/200°C*
• Good impact resistant
HDPE
Polyethylene
410°F/210°C
• 253°F/123°C*
• Oil & gas applications for pipe wrapping
PP
Polypropylene
158°F/70°C
• 318°F/159°C*
• Use in high impact applications like truck bodies
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RECENT PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS
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 is how TenCate
adds value for our customers.
TC250E-6: Epoxy prepreg
• High modulus epoxy
• Ideal for rotor blades
TC350-1: Out-of-autoclave epoxy
• Out-of-autoclave
• High toughness
• Long tool life
TC800 BMI+: Out-of-autoclave BMI
• Out of autoclave
• Low void content
• Flexible cure schedule
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MS-4J: Low FR BMC
• Fire resistant epoxy BMC
• Structural
• Ideal for interiors
TenCate Cetex® TC925: Low cost polycarbonate thermoplastic
• Good value
• Low OSU
• Excellent for interiors
TenCate Cetex® MC1200: PEEK-Based BMC
• Tough thermoplastic
• Impact resistant
• Solvent resistant
MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: product listing
Prepregs - Thermoset
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°C
•
•
•
•
BT250E-6
NEW
Epoxy
268°F/131°C
• 120 minutes at 260°F/127°C
• High modulus resin system for rotor blade usage
• Toughened epoxy
BTCy-1
Cyanate Ester
461°F/238°C
with post cure
• Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and low
outgassing, good resistance to galvanic corrosion.
BTCy-1A
Cyanate Ester
400°F/204°C
with post cure
• Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low
pressure cures
BTCy-1C
Cyanate Ester
461°F/238°C
with post cure
• Longer outime, long shelf life version of BTCy-1
• Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and good
resistance to galvanic corrosion
BTCy-2
Cyanate Ester
375°F/191°C
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Good toughness
• TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
EX-1505
Cyanate Ester
365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C
682°F/361°C
with post cure
EX-1515
Cyanate Ester
274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure of 2 hrs at
360°F/182°C
with post cure
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 or;
• EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness
RS-3
&
RS-3C
Cyanate Ester
RS-8HT
BMI
490°F/254°C
with post cure
590°F/310°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C,
482°F/250°C
• High temperature prepreg system
• 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 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
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Product
Name
Resin Type
RS-9D
Cyanate Ester
626°F/330°C
with post cure
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with long out time.
RS-12B
Cyanate Ester
322°F/161°C
with post cure
• A moderate prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to cure at 265°F/129°C,
low moisture absorption, excellent modulus retention after radiation
RS-17B
Modified
Epoxy
335°F/168°C
with post cure
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical toughness and
modulus
RS-36
Epoxy
379°F/193°C
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanatee sters, and low
moisture absorption
TC210
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
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
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 autocalve cure.
• Good surfacing qualities
• Good toughness
• Self adhesive to core capability
Epoxy
338°F/170°C
with post cure
• Designed for very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out of autoclave
vacuum cures.
• May be cured at 275°F/135°C or 300°F/350°C (150°F/177°C)
Epoxy
338°F/170°C
with post cure
• Designed for a very low voids <0.5% in thick parts with out of autoclave
vacuum cures.
• May be cured at 275°F/135°C or 300°F/350°C (150°F/177°C)
TC250
TC275
NEW
TC275-1
NEW
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Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Product
Name
RS-17B
TC350
TC350-1
NEW
TC410
NEW
TC420
NEW
TC550
TC800 BMI+
NEW
Various
High Temperature
Resins
Resin Type
Epoxy
Epoxy
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
397°F/203°C
397°F/203°C
Description
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
•
•
•
•
•
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• TC350 is TenCate’s latest 350°F/177°C service out-of-autoclaveprepreg. It is
a toughened high temperature prepreg
Cyanate Ester
234°F/112°C or • 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
358°F/181°C
350°F/177°C
with post cure
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C or • 3 hours at 350°F/177°C.
610°F/321°C
500°F/260°C
with post cure
•
•
•
•
•
TC350 is a 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
Resin is low in moisture sensitivity
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.
Epoxy
246°F/119°C
• TenCate’s newest low FST prepreg for interior ducts, meets 12 second
vertical burn
BMI
471°F/244°C
• 6 hours at 350°F/177°C,
followed by 2 hours post cure
at 450°F/230°C
RS-51
AFR PE-4
752°F/400°C
• N/A
• Extremely high service temperature resins
TenCate Cetex® RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate
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Prepregs - Thermoplastic
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
TenCate Cetex®
TC1000
Polyethermide
(PEI)
419°F/215°C
• This is a PEI based resin either on glass or carbon exhibitsh high temperature
capability and features:
• Low outgassing
• Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths, to
luggage bins.
TenCate Cetex® TC900
Polyamide
PA 11
107°F/42°C
• N/A
• Good toughness, low cost for industrial applications
• Good solvent resistance
TenCate Cetex®
TC1100
Polyphenylene
Sulfide
(PPS)
194°F/90°C
• TenCate Cetex® 1100 either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate
temperature capability and features:
• Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior
beams and floor panels
• TenCate Cetex® TC1100 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex® TC925
Polycarbonate (PC)
307°F/153°C
• TenCate Cetex® TC925 is a lower cost thermoplastic for value oriented
interior applications
TenCate Cetex®
TC1200 PEEK
(PEEK)
290°F/143°C
• TenCate Cetex® TC1200 represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PEEK 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 iflm adhesive
N/A
Film Adhesives
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BF508
Epoxy
186°F/86°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
250°F/121°C
BF522
Epoxy
365°F/185°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
BF548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 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
• BF522 is a toughened epoxy derived from TenCate's EX-1522 and EX-1549
matrix resins. Features low dielectric and low moisture absorptions.
Film Adhesives
Cyanate Ester
250°F/121°C
• 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
350°F/175°C Optional post
cure of 120 minutes at
400°F/204°C
• Compatible resin film adhesive with:
RS-4A
Cyanate Ester
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for lightweight
core bonding
RS-15H
Epoxy
N/A
plus 12 hours at 176°F/80°C
• Good for cure skin bonding
• Low temperature cure capable
RS-53
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C or
600°F/300°C
with post cure
• 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
600°F/315°C
• High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft structure.
TC205
Epoxy
275°F/135°C
• 120 minutes at 265°F/130°C.
• Compatible toughened resin film for TC250
Epoxy
246°F/119°C
• Vacuum cure composite surfacing film
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Space structures
• Ablative bonding
• High temperature structures
EX-1510
Cyanate Ester
380°F/193°C or
447°F/230°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
• 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
300°F/150°C
• Low cure temperature
• Two part system
RS-50
Epoxy
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
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
EX-1516
TC235F
NEW
TC4015
NEW
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
Paste Adhesives
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Syntactics
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
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
• 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
TCF4001
Cyanate Ester
(Syntactic Foam)
350°F/177°C
cure of 60-90 minutes at 450°F/232°C
• Cyanate ester syntactic foam
• Packed or injected into tooling cavities and can also be extruded with
the proper tooling
Cyanate Ester
(Core Splice)
350°F/177°C
cure of 60-90 minutes at 450°F/232°C
• Core splice adhesive
• Tensile strength up to 500°F/260°C
• Compatible with TC420 and EX1505 prepreg resin systems
NEW
TCF4050
NEW
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Bulk Molding Compounds
MS-1A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
• 280°F/138°C
• High modulus epoxy
MS-1H
Epoxy
375°F/191°C
• 280°F/138°C
• Fast cure intermediate epoxy
MS-4A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
• 280°F/138°C
• Standard modulus epoxy
MS-4H
Epoxy
375°F/191°C
• 280°F/138°C
• Fast cure standard modulus epoxy
MS-4J
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
• 280°F/138°C
• Fire retardent standard modulus epoxy
TenCate Cetex®
MC1100 PPS
PPS
• Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
TenCate Cetex
MC1200 PEEK
PEEK
• Thermoplastic bulk molding compound
®
Ancillary Materials
PEI
Thermoplastic Core
PEI
N/A
• N/A
• Low FST
• Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
Thermoplastic
Adhesive
Various
N/A
• Melt temp - 230°F/110°C
• Lightweight
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Performance Thermoplastic Composites
Nylon 6
PA6
392°F/200°C
392°F/200°C*
• Ideal for automotive application solvent
Nylon 11
PA11
122°F/50°C
113-122°F/45-50°C*
• Easy low temperture processing
PC/ABS
Polycarbanate
ABS
N/A
N/A
• Good surface application
• UL fire retardent
PET
PET
509°F/265°C
392°F/200°C*
• Good impact resistant
HDPE
Polyethylene
410°F/210°C
253°F/123°C*
• Oil & gas applications for pipe wrapping
PP
Polypropylene
158°F/70°C
318°F/159°C*
• Use in high impact applications like truck bodies
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