Prepreg Brochure

PRODUCT INFORMATION : PREPREGS
DELIVERING THE FUTURE OF COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS
PREPREGS
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www.gurit.com
INTRODUCTION
Gurit’s long history supplying prepregs to the wind energy, transportation and marine industries has
allowed Gurit to lead the way by introducing the next generation of prepregs, specifically designed
to make component manufacture faster, easier and cheaper.
Pre-impregnated materials (prepregs) are reinforcement fibres or fabrics into which a pre-catalysed
resin system has been impregnated by a machine. The resin systems in these materials react only
very slowly at room temperature, allowing a long shelf life and are cured by heating them to the
prescribed elavated temperature.
Gurit’s Prepreg offering is grouped into:
PERFORMANCE PREPREGS
High performance prepreg technology for the most demanding applications.
STRUCTURAL PREPREGS
Structural prepreg technology for faster, easier and cheaper large-scale composite components.
PREPREG PRODUCTS NAMING CONVENTION
Gurit’s comprehensive prepreg offering comprises of six main product groups aimed at out of
autoclave processing:
¬ Epoxy Prepreg (SE or WE)
¬ SPRINT™ (ST or WT) Film Infusion Technology
¬ SparPreg™ UD Glass & Carbon Prepreg Solution
¬ Surfacing Films (SF)
¬ Film Adhesives (SA)
¬ Mono-component Pastes (SP)
WHAT ARE ESSENTIALS AND SPECIALIST PRODUCTS?
ESSENTIALS - Readily available recommended products
SPECIALIST - Application specific products available on request
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GURIT’S RANGE OF PERFORMANCE & STRUCTURAL PREPREGS
NEW
STRUCTURAL
PERFORMANCE
NEW
PRODUCT
NAME
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LOWEST
CURE
MAIN FEATURES
FASTEST CURE
TEMP
(oC)
TIME
(HRS)
TEMP
(oC)
TIME
(MINS)
SHELF-LIFE
TOUGHENED
RECOMMENDED
PROCESSING
METHOD
MAX Tg1 BY
DMA (°C)
MTHS @
-18oC
DAYS @
+21oC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
TYPICAL
REINFORCEMENTS
ANCILLARY
PRODUCTS
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ UD carbon prepreg
¬ Biax / woven E-glass SPRINT™
¬ Biax / woven carbon SPRINT™
Sandwich structures with honeycomb, foam and balsa
cores
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 70
SA 70
SP 11100
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Lloyds Register:
¬ UD carbon prepreg
¬ Biax / woven E-glass prepreg
¬ Biax / woven carbon prepreg
High Performance light weight high stress structures round the world yachts hulls and decks
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80, SA 80
SP 4832
SP 4202
SP 9435
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SA 80
SF 95VH
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3RD PARTY CERTIFICATIONS
/ QUALIFICATIONS
PAGE
ST 70 /
SE 70
¬ Curable at 70oC in thick sections
¬ Available in SPRINT™ and Prepreg formats
¬ Range of compatible 70oC curing products
70
16
120
25
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
126
24
20 (ST)
28 (SE)
SE 84LV
¬ Versatile high-strength prepreg system
¬ Curable at 80oC in thick sections
¬ Available in SPRINT™ and Prepreg formats
80
12
120
60
Yes
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
115
24
60
ST 160
¬ Ideal for structural out of autoclave applications
¬ Rapid cure using out of autoclave processing
¬ SPRINT™ technology ensures high quality laminates
140
4
180
15
Yes
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
165
12
8
Ideal for rapid manufacture of high quality structural
components using out of autoclave processing
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SE 200
¬ Rapid cure using press moulding at 200oC
¬ High Tg in exces of 200oC
¬ Excellent mechanical performance
150
2
200
<30
Pressed
210
18
60
Ideal for aerospace and automotive body and closure
panel applications through a one step manufacture
process
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
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SC 110
¬ White spot free high clarity resin for cosmetic parts
¬ Versatile, high stength prepreg resin system
¬ Flexible curing options at temperatures as low as 85oC
85
10
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
120
18
21
Ideal for high visual quality components without whitewash or white spots.
Carbon
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PN 901 /
SE 300
¬ Modified Cyanate Ester resin system
¬ High Tg system with good moisture resistance
¬ suitable as a BMI resin substitution
125
120
135
30
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
300
6
15
¬ ATS1000.001
¬ FAR 25.853 (FST)
Stuctures for high tempertature applications such as
engine cowlings etc
Astro
Quartz
Carbon
E-Glass
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PH 840
¬ Halogen Free modified phenolic system
¬ Improved vacuum bag processing surface finish
¬ Adjustable tack
120
90
160
10
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
190
24
30
¬ BS 6853 a1(S4,SR2,ST2)
¬ UNE 23-727 M1
¬ DIN 5510 (S4, SR2, ST2)
¬ NF F16-101 (M1,F1)
Ideal for monolithic or sandwich fire retardant structures
and exterior or interior structural components
E-glass
S-Glass
R-Glass
Carbon
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SE 84 Nano
¬ Nano-technology for outstanding mechanicals
¬ Benefits from attributes of SE 84LV
¬ Incorporates 3MTM Resin Matrix
80
12
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
140
24
60
High compressive property application e.g. Very High
Performance yacht masts
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80, SA80
SP 4832
SP 4202
SP 9435
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SE 85
¬ Toughened - resistant to micro-cracking
¬ Available black pigmented
80
12
120
45
Yes
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
115
24
60
Ideal for structural components where improved impact
resistance to micro-cracking is required
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80, SA 80
SP 4832
SP 4202
SP 9435
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SE 85GT
¬ Highly toughened - resistant to micro-cracking
¬ Self-adhesive - high peel strength
¬ Available black pigmented
80
12
120
45
Highly
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
100
24
60
Ideal for structural components where excellent impact
resistance to micro-cracking is critical
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80, SA 80
SP 4832
SP 4202
SP 9435
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WE 91-1,
WE 91-2
¬ High flow epoxy resin matrix
¬ Available with a high (-1) and medium (-2) tack variant
¬ Long ambient shelf-life - up to 2 months
85
12
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
120
18
60
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ Biax E-glass prepreg
High volume industrial grade prepreg
E-Glass
Carbon
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
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WT 93
¬ High flow epoxy resin matrix
¬ Dry fabric resin infusion enables efficient air
evacuation
¬ Suitable for automated lay-up
85
12
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
120
18
20
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ UD E-glass prepreg
High volume industrial grade SPRINTTM material
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
10
ST 94
¬ Drape and tackiness optimised for excellent handling
¬ Ideal for complex or vertical mouldings
¬ Excellent balance of mechanical performance and
toughness
85
10
120
45
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
115
24
60
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ Biax / quad carbon SPRINT™
¬ Woven Aramid SPRINT™
Ideal for large structures where heavyweight materials
need to remain in the mould for long durations prior to
curing.
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
10
ST 95
¬ Good balance of of mechanical properties
¬ Dry fabric resin infusion enables efficient air
evacuation
¬ Toughened - resistant to micro-cracking
85
10
120
45
Yes
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
125
24
14
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ Biax / woven E-glass SPRINT™
¬ Biax / woven carbon SPRINT™
High volume industrial grade toughened SPRINTTM
material
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
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SparPreg™
¬ UD prepreg ideal for thick structural sections
¬ Excellent handling & processing properties - no de-bulk
¬ Fully compatible with Gurit SPRINT™ and prepreg
products
85
12
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
120
18
60
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ UD carbon (for marine, WE
pending)
High quality monolithic unidirectional components that
require fast single shot production in thick sections
Carbon
E-Glass
R-Glass
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
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Airstream
¬ Coating that can be applied to any prepreg for
excellent handling and mould conformance even at 35oC
¬ Extremely low void content in any thickness with debulk
¬ Cure cycles can be optimised to use infusion grade
tooling
85
12
120
60
No
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
120
18
60
Germanischer Lloyd approved:
¬ UD carbon (pending)
Ultra low void content, high quality, monolithic
components manufactured in ambient conditions up to
35oC without debulk
Carbon
Aramid
E-Glass
SF 80
SA 80
SP 9435
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PERFORMANCE PREPREGS
SE 70
Low Temperature
Epoxy Prepreg
70oC cure
temperature
GL approved
High
toughness
¬ Long out-life - up to 4 weeks @ 18-22°C
SE 84LV
Toughened Epoxy Prepreg
¬
¬
¬
¬
¬ Excellent surface finish
¬ Range of compatible adhesive films and ancillary products
¬ Suitable for vacuum bag, press or autoclave consolidation
80oC cure
temperature
Lloyds
approved
High
strength
Curable at temperatures as low as 80°C
Versatile, high-strength prepreg system
Can be processed with vacuum-only processing
Low viscosity - Ideal for use with heavy fibre weights
¬ Low temperature 70°C curing. Faster cycle times at elevated temperature
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Gurit’s SE 70 is a hot melt, low temperature cure, epoxy prepreg system. It has been developed for use in the construction of large
components using low energy cure cycles. Excellent properties can be achieved with a processing temperature of just 70°C.
At this cure temperature the system exhibits very good mechanical properties and excellent toughness.
Cure temperature for a 16 hours cure cycle is 70°C - this temperature allows less expensive tooling and ovens to be used, with
lower thermal movement and distortion. Faster cures are available from higher cure temperatures. However, thicker sections
(>10mm) will require the insertion of a suitable dwell into the cure cycle. Up to 20mm thick laminates may be moulded at 70˚C with
a peak exotherm only slightly above the cure temperature.
SE 84LV is an exceptionally versatile hot-melt, epoxy prepreg. It can be cured at temperatures as low as 80°C, or for faster moulding
of components at 120°C. This is achieved with an extremely good out-life of up to 8 weeks at 18-22°C. SE 84LV is a toughened
system, and offers excellent mechanical properties on a wide variety of reinforcing fabrics and fibres and is commonly used in
vacuum bagging, press-moulding, autoclave and other pressure moulding processes. SE 84LV is a low viscosity system used with
heavy fibre weights where low-flow processing conditions (vacuum bag pressure and minimum cure temperature), are likely to be
used. With its high compressive strength it is widely used in large heavily loaded components, such as yacht hulls, and spars.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SE 84LV has been selected for use by various America’s Cup syndicates and boats racing in the Volvo Ocean Race. SE 84LV is widely
used in sandwich structures with honeycomb, foam and balsa cores, primarily with the toughened SA 80 Adhesive Film.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SE 70 is widely used in sandwich structures with honeycomb, foam and balsa cores, primarily with the toughened SA 70 Adhesive Film.
ST 70
Low Temperature
Epoxy SPRINT™
70oC cure
temperature
GL approved
SPRINT™
Technology
ST 160
Out of Autoclave
SPRINT™ Technology
Out of
autoclave
¬ Award winning SPRINT™ matrix
¬ Long out-life at room temperature
¬ Ideal for structural out of autoclave applications
¬ Zero volatile/solvent content
¬ Available with a range of reinforcements
¬ Excellent handling, drape and mould conformance
¬ Controllable in thick sections
¬ Low exothermic properties
¬ Fast Lay-up times
SPRINTTM
Technology
¬ Excellent laminate quality, low bleed
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
ST 70 is part of the range of SPRINT™ products. This unique product range provides technically and commercially competitive engineering
materials, ideal for use either solely, or in conjunction with other products from within the product range along with other Gurit products.
ST 70 is a hot melt, Diuron free epoxy SPRINT™ ideally suited to the manufacture of thick sections. It can be cured at temperatures as low
as 70°C, but can also be used for the rapid manufacture of components through its 25-minute cure at 120°C. All of this can be achieved
together with an out-life of 21 days at 21°C.
ST 70 is designed for vacuum bag processing and offers excellent mechanical performance on glass fibre reinforcements. Currently
ST 70 is manufactured into a SPRINT™ structure with E-glass and Carbon fibres, which are manufactured into biax or woven materials.
Gurit’s innovative SPRINT™ product range uses a high flow, low tack epoxy prepreg ideally suited to the manufacture of thick sections.
ST 160 SPRINT™ technology can be cured using compression moulding or vacuum bag processing and offers a flexible cure envelope
of just 15 minutes at 165°C. This unique product provides technically and commercially competitive engineering materials, ideal for
use either solely, or in conjunction with other Gurit products from within the range.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for rapid manufacture of high quality structural components using out of autoclave processing.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ST 70 is widely used in sandwich structures with honeycomb, foam and balsa cores, primarily with the toughened SA 70 Adhesive Film.
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SE 200
200oC Tg Structural Prepreg
Process at high
temperature
Good Hot/Wet
performance
New product
innovation
PN 901/SE 300
NEW
High Temperature
Cyanate Ester Prepreg
Very high temperature stability
High mechanical properties
¬ Excellent handling, drape and mould conformance
¬ Achieves a Tg > 200°C after a cure temperature of 135 to 180°C
¬ Excellent mechanical performance
¬ Can achieve a Tg > 300°C after a post-cure temperature of 180 to 300°C
¬ Fast, flexible curing options
¬ Ideal for components exposed to high temperatures for short durations
¬ Suitable for compression moulding, autoclave or vacuum bag processing
¬ Low moisture absorption with high temperature wet performance
¬ Achieves a Tg > 200°C after press curing in 15 minutes at 195°C
¬ Good mechanical properties within large temperature range
¬ Excellent hot-wet performance
¬ Self-extinguishing and low smoke emission
Long shelf
and shop life
¬ Easy handling and drape-ability (good tack life)
INTRODUCTION
¬ Long shelf and shop life
SE 200 is a high strength toughened epoxy system that has a flexible cure envelope ranging from 135°C to 200°C.
SE 200 has been developed to enable rapid part manufacture through a number of composite processing methods. The minimum
cure temperature is 135°C from which SE 200 develops a Tg and mechanical properties associated with higher temperature curing
systems. Higher temperature cures in excess of 180°C will achieve the best dry and wet thermal performance. Using the appropriate
press moulding technology it is possible to achieve a 15 minutes hot-in / hot-out cure at 195°C, making SE 200 suitable for the
economic production of automotive parts.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SE 200 structural prepreg can be used in the making of parts such as structural lower tubs, bulkheads, front and rear scuttles, gearbox
tunnels and other structural components.
INTRODUCTION
PN 901/SE 300 is an ideal prepreg resin for high temperature composite applications, as it combines the ease of processing and
handling convenience of epoxy resins, high temperature stability of polyimides, and flame and fire resistance of phenolics.
A 120°C cure for 75 minutes combined with a post-cure, enables PN 901/SE 300 to generate a Tg in excess of 300°C, making PN 901/
SE 300 ideal for applications in composite structures, which are exposed to very high temperatures for short durations. The flame and
smoke characteristics of PN 901/SE 300 composites show that this resin possesses superior flame retardant properties and holds a
wide range of Aerospace grade FST (Fire/Smoke/Toxicity) standards.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Stuctures for high tempertature applications such as engine cowlings.
SC 110
Cosmetic Carbon Prepreg
1 hour cure at
120°C
Ultra high
clarity
New product
innovation
PH 840
NEW
Phenolic Prepreg
Resin System
Long shelf
and shop life
Excellent FST
behaviour
¬ Ultra high clarity – ideal for cosmetic components with no white-wash or spots
¬ Available with heavy-weight woven S and R glass ¬ Long shelf and shop life
¬ High-strength prepreg system
¬ Halogen-free Phenolic Prepreg Resin System
¬ Excellent FST behaviour
¬ Versatile process window with autoclave and press moulding
¬ Excellent mechanical behaviour
¬ Good surface finish
¬ Curable at temperatures as low as 80°C
¬ Ideal for press moulding large flat components
¬ Short curing time 10 min at 160ºC
¬ Fast 1 hour cure at 120°C
¬ Rapid 10 minute cure at 150°C in a press
¬ Excellent tack allowing easy in-mould repositioning
INTRODUCTION
SC 110 is a new cosmetic grade prepreg that utilises a high clarity, versatile, hot-melt epoxy resin formulation.
The unique formulation ensures that no dicy white-wash or spots are evident in the cured resin. It is ideal for manufacturing high
visual quality components using autoclave and press moulding. It can be cured at temperatures as low as 80°C, or it can be used for
faster moulding of components at 120°C. An even faster cure of 10 mins at 150°C can also be achieved using the appropriate press
moulding technology. This is achieved whilst maintaining a good out-life of up to 3 weeks at 21°C. It is a toughened system, and
offers excellent mechanical properties on a wide variety of reinforcing fabrics and fibres.
INTRODUCTION
PHG 840G is a halogen-free modified phenolic system, designed for laminate with bright colour and good surface quality. This prepreg
material has been developed for industrial, rail and ballistic applications with high specific mechanical properties and excellent FST
(low heat-release and smoke-density) behaviour. The resin matrix PHG 840G can be cured at a temperature range between 120ºC
/ 250ºF and 160ºC / 320ºF. Monolithic and sandwich structures can be easily manufactured with this prepreg. The curing can be
performed by press, vacuum and autoclave moulding with a pressure of at least 1bar.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for monolithic or sandwich structures and exterior or interior structural components.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Gurit’s SC 110 is suitable for automotive, marine and other markets where a high clarity finish is required.
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SE 84 Nano
High Performance Prepreg
Utilises
NANO
Nanotechnology
Good
compressive
performance
SE 85GT
Low
exotherm
Epoxy Prepreg System
High Impact
Resistance
Rubber toughened system
¬ Developed for applications where compressive performance is key
¬ Highly impact resistant
¬ Utilises Nanotechnology for outstanding mechanical properties when vacuum-bag or press-moulded
¬ Rubber toughened system - excellent resistance to micro-cracking
¬ Extremely low exotherm in thick sections
¬ Controlled flow
¬ Excellent Tg generation
¬ Good surface finishes possible
¬ Controlled flow
¬ Self adhesive - high peel strengths
¬ Incorporating 3M™ Matrix Resin
High peel
strength
INTRODUCTION
¬ Performance combined with handling & processing attributes of SE 84LV
SE 85GT has medium flow characteristics, so that heavy reinforcements can be easily wet out, and good consolidation can be
achieved in very thick (>25mm) laminates, under just vacuum bag pressures. Its flow behaviour also means that it can produce
excellent surface finishes when used in pressure-moulded components.
INTRODUCTION
SE 84 Nano is a high performance hot-melt epoxy prepreg. When vacuum bag moulded SE 84 Nano exhibits a 20% increase in
compressive strength compared to SE 84LV through a combination of Gurit proprietary formulation technology and 3M™ Matrix
Resin. This marriage of technology delivers a significant boost to mechanical properties with the cure and handling characteristics of
SE 84LV. When pressure moulded compressive strength increases by up to 25% compared to SE 84LV.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for structural components where excellent impact resistance to micro-cracking is critical.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SE 85
Epoxy Prepreg System
Rubber toughened system
¬ Rubber toughened system - good resistance to microcracking
¬ High flow
¬ Good surface finishes possible
INTRODUCTION
The SE 85 series are toughened hot-melt, epoxy prepregs that offers an extremely good balance of mechanical properties. They are
ideal for structural components where improved impact performance and resistance to resin microcracking is desired. SE 85 can be
cured at 80°C, yet retains an outlife of up to 56 days at 23°C. With its 45min cure at 120°C, it is also suitable for the quick manufacture
of parts, and is also used in the development of trial components.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for structural components where improved impact resistance to micro-cracking is required.
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STRUCTURAL PREPREGS
High compressive property application eg Very High Performance yacht masts.
WE 91-1 / WE 91-2
Long shop life
High flow epoxy prepregs
Cure from
85°C to 120°C
¬ High flow epoxy resin matrix
¬ High (WE 91-1) and medium (WE 91-2) tack prepreg
¬ Long ambient shelf-life - up to 2 months
INTRODUCTION
Gurit’s WE 91 prepreg product range comprises of two tack variants; WE 91-1 high tack and WE 91-2 medium tack prepregs. WE 91 is
a high flow epoxy prepreg ideally suited to structural composite component manufacture. It can be cured at temperatures as low as
85oC / 185oF, but can also be used for the rapid manufacture of components through its 45-minute cure at 120oC / 250oF. All
of this can be achieved together with an out-life of 60 days at 21oC / 70oF. WE 91-1 is designed for vacuum bag processing and offers
excellent mechanical performance on glass and carbon fibre reinforcements.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Technically and commercially competitive engineering materials.
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WT 93
Low tack epoxy SPRINT™
Glass and
carbon formats
Out of
autoclave
Ideal for thick
UD sections
¬ WT 93 low tack SPRINT™ resin matrix
¬ Dry fabric enables efficient air evacuation
¬ Good out-life at 21oC / 70oF
¬ Suitable for automated lay-up
¬ Cure from 85oC - 120oC / 185oC - 250oF
¬ Excellent laminate quality with low void content
INTRODUCTION
WT 93 is part of Gurit’s comprehensive offering of structural composite product solutions comprising of 3 main product groups; Prepreg,
SPRINT™ and SparPreg™. This unique product range provides technically and commercially competitive engineering materials, ideal
for use either solely, or in conjunction with other Gurit products from within the range. WT 93 can be cured at temperatures as low
as 85oC / 185oF, but can also be used for the rapid manufacture of components through its 45-minute cure at 120oC / 250oF. All of this
can be achieved together with an out-life of 60 days at 21oC / 70oF. WT 93 is designed for vacuum bag processing and offers excellent
mechanical performance on glass and carbon fibre reinforcements.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Gurit’s innovative WT 93 SPRINT™ product range uses a high flow, low tack epoxy prepreg ideally suited to the manufacture of thick
sections such as turbine blade roots or spars.
SparPreg™
Unidirectional
epoxy prepreg
¬
¬
¬
¬
¬
¬
Glass & Carbon
formats
High performance
UD Prepreg
Out of
autoclave
UD prepreg ideal for use in thick sections Available with glass or carbon fibre
Excellent mechanical properties
Out-of-autoclave curing
Excellent handling & processing properties during lamination
Recommended cure between 85ºC / 185ºC and 120ºC / 250ºF
INTRODUCTION
SparPreg™ was developed to benefit the lay-up of thick UD sections, such as wind turbine blade spars. The material can produce
thick laminates of exceptional quality with low void content, without the need for an intermediary debulking process or additional
dry fabric reinforcement to aid air removal. The net result enables blade manufacturers to eliminate production steps and redundant
materials and increase capacity.
SparPreg™ has been specially formulated to achieve the outstanding in-cure and mechanical performance of the SE 91 prepreg and
ST 93 SPRINT™ resin systems. SparPreg™ can be cured at temperatures as low as 85oC / 185oF, but can also be used for the rapid
manufacture of components at 120oC / 250oF.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
ST 94
Single-sided SPRINT™
Glass and
carbon formats
Out of
autoclave
Ideal for thick
sections
¬ Drape and tackiness optimised for excellent handling
SparPreg™ is an advanced UD prepreg, developed to enable the economic manufacture of unidirectional spar caps for more
demanding blade designs, ideal for use in conjunction with other Gurit products. SparPreg™ is also available with Airstream™
Coating Technology – to eliminate air conditioning without compromising laminate quality
SparPreg™
featuring
Airstream™
¬ Ideal for complex or vertical mouldings
¬ Excellent balance of mechanical performance and toughness
High quality spar solution
INTRODUCTION
Lay-up at
35oC / 95oF
ST 94 is a tough hot-melt, epoxy resin that offers an extremely good balance of mechanical properties. It has been formulated to give
an ideal tack level at workshop temperature. It is ideal for structural components where improved impact performance and resistance
to resin microcracking is desired.
¬ Excellent handling & drapability up to 35oC / 95oF
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
¬ Low exotherm enabling low Tg infusion grade tooling
Ideal for large structures where heavyweight materials need to remain in the mould for long durations prior to curing.
¬ Suitable for automated lay-up
ST 95
Toughened Structural
SPRINT™
Ideal for very
thick sections
New product
innovation
NEW
¬ Extremely low void content in any thickness without the need for cold lay-up or de-bulking
INTRODUCTION
Good balance
of mechanical
properties
Fast layup
Rubber toughened system
¬ Extremely low void content
¬ Drapeable and conformable
¬ Good tack
¬ Excellent laminate quality
¬ No debulk necessary between plies
¬ Variable cure temperature (85-125°C)
Gurit SparPreg™ Spar Solution is now available in carbon and glass with Airstream™ coating technology. SparPreg™ featuring
Airstream™ coating technology is a specialised prepreg, developed to enable the economic manufacture of UD spar caps for most
demanding composite structure designs.
Conventional prepregs are processed using vacuum bag technology to remove the air between the plies prior to consolidation and
cure. However, as laminate thickness increases it is difficult to maintain high quality, low void content laminates without the use of
multiple de-bulking steps under controlled temperature conditions and/or the use of high pressure autoclaves to consolidate the plies.
Due to the size of spar caps and the manufacturing cost targets it is not always feasible to use multiple process steps, expensive
capital equipment, or invest in a tightly temperature controlled environment.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
ST 95 is a toughened hot-melt, epoxy resin that offers an extremely good balance of mechanical properties. It has been specially
formulated to maximise the outlife of SPRINT™ products at room temperature. It is ideal for structural components where improved
impact performance and resistance to resin microcracking is desired.
Airstream™ coating technology has been developed to enable the manufacture of high quality large structures for the wind energy
and other markets with minimal infrastructure and labour investment.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for making general, structural items for automotive, marine and industrial applications.
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MONOCOMPONENTS
FILM ADHESIVES
12
SURFACING FILMS
SF 95VH
SF 95PF
SF 95
SF 80
SF 70
PRODUCT
NAME
SA 80
SA 70
PRODUCT
NAME
SP 9435
SP 4202
SP 4832
SP 11100
PRODUCT
NAME
12
12
12
16
TIME
(HRS)
12
16
TIME
(HRS)
85
85
¬ Silicon Carbide filled film
to generate very hard
wearing surfaces
85
80
70
TEMP
(oC)
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
RECOMMENDED
PROCESSING
METHOD
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
RECOMMENDED
PROCESSING
METHOD
Autoclave
Pressed
Vacuum Bagging
RECOMMENDED
PROCESSING
METHOD
FILM ADHESIVES
12
12
12
12
16
TIME
(HRS)
LOWEST CURE
80
70
TEMP
(oC)
LOWEST CURE
85
80
80
70
TEMP
(oC)
¬ Pinhole free surface for
the easy application of
paint systems
¬ Surface film to generate a
resin rich surface
¬ Suitable for subsurface
applications
¬ Available in different
colours
MAIN FEATURES
¬ Consistent bond-line
thickness and weight
¬ High strain to failure, high
toughness
¬ Handling & no mixing
convenience
MAIN FEATURES
¬ Co-curable with prepreg
systems
¬ Compatability of handing
and processing
¬ Ideal for core splicing and
gap filling
MAIN FEATURES
LOWEST CURE
12
24
12
100
100
100
60
30
DAYS @
+21oC
30
24
24
24
24
24
90
105
130
130
130
30
30
30
60
DAYS @
+21oC
MTHS @
-18oC
SHELF-LIFE
24
100
MTHS @
-18oC
24
MAX Tg1 BY
DMA (°C)
20
20
SHELF-LIFE
110
MAX Tg1 BY
DMA (°C)
20
12
75
20
DAYS @
+21oC
SHELF-LIFE
MTHS @
-18oC
MAX Tg1 BY
DMA (°C)
Highly
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
TOUGHENED
Highly
Highly
TOUGHENED
0.75
0.75
0.7
0.75
DENSITY
(g/cm3)
16
16
15
15
14
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14
13
PAGE
13
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MONOCOMPONENT PASTES
Ideal for applications that require a highly
toughened system such as car body undertrays
Co-cure with 85°C prepregs for resin rich surface
ideal for sanding / priming prior to painting
Co-cure with 85°C prepregs for resin rich surface
Co-cure with 80°C prepregs for resin rich surface
Co-cure with 70°C prepregs for resin rich surface
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Co-cure with 80°C prepregs for core and high
strength adhesive bonding applications
Co-cure with 70°C prepregs for core and high
strength adhesive bonding applications
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Core splicing and to stop bridging of prepregs
High temperature
Core splicing and to stop bridging of prepregs
High density, medium temperature
Core splicing for use with 80°C prepregs systems
Low density, elevated temperature
Core splicing for use with 70°C prepregs systems
Low temperature
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
GURIT’S RANGE OF ANCILLARY PRODUCTS
SP 11100, SP 4832,
SP 4202, SP 9435
Monocomponent Fillers
Toughened Epoxy
Film Adhesive
Co-curable with
prepreg systems
70oC cure
temperature
Ideal for core
splicing and
gap filling
¬ Co-curable with prepreg systems
¬ Compatability of handing and processing
¬ Ideal for core splicing and gap filling
INTRODUCTION
SP 11100 - for use with 70°C Prepregs systems
SP 4832 - for use with 80°C Prepregs systems, low density
SP 4202 - for use with 80°C Prepregs systems, high density
SP 9435 - for use with 85°C Prepregs systems, high density for high temperature applications
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Core splicing for use with 70°C - 85°C Prepregs systems.
SA 70
Ideal for
core bonding
High
toughness
¬ Low temperature cure ¬ Compatible with SE 70 prepregs
¬ Controlled flow for maximum bond integrity
¬ Designed for bonding prepreg skins to honeycomb and certain foam cores
INTRODUCTION
SA 70 is a film adhesive that is designed for secondary bonding, core-bonding and for co-curing with the range of Gurit prepregs. It
can be cured at temperatures as low as 70°C, or can be more quickly cured at temperatures above 120oC. The product has an out-life
of 28 days.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Suitable for bonding aluminium or foam cores in conjunction with SE 70 prepreg or Ampreg laminating systems.
PACK SIZES & AVAILABILITY
SA 70 is available in 150, 250 and 400g resin films with or without* a glass carrier. Standard roll width is 1270mm and roll lengths
vary between 63.5 and 127 sqm. Please check availability with your Customer Support representative.
*150 and 250g only
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SA 80
80oC cure
temperature
Toughened Epoxy
Film Adhesive
Ideal for
core bonding
High
toughness
SF 80
Toughened Surfacing Film
Surface film to
generate a resin
rich surface
¬ Low temperature cure
¬ Toughened System
¬ Designed for bonding prepreg skins to honeycomb and certain foam cores
¬ Protects underlying laminate
¬ Controlled flow for maximum bond integrity
¬ Reduction in surface film-laminate interfacial voids
¬ Toughened for impact resistance and peel strength
¬ Improved resistance to water ingress
80oC cure
temperature
¬ Suitable for post painting
INTRODUCTION
SA 80 is a film adhesive that is designed for secondary bonding, core-bonding and for co-curing with the range of Gurit prepregs. It can
be cured at temperatures as low as 80°C, or can be more quickly cured at temperatures above 120°C. It has an out-life of 56 days at
room temperature.
INTRODUCTION
Suitable for bonding aluminium or foam cores in conjunction with SE 84, SE 85 & SE 90 prepreg or Ampreg laminating systems.
SF 80 surfacing material is a light green, toughened, epoxy film designed to enhance the surface finish of moulded composite
components. It allows a good surface finish to be obtained by vacuum-bag moulding processes. It can be used directly against a
suitably release treated mould surface, with prepreg or SPRINT™ plies laid up behind it. When fully cured with SPRINT™ or prepreg,
SF 80 forms a stable tough surface which can be sanded in preparation for painting. The epoxy system is supplied ready impregnated
into a supporting medium and ready catalysed, requiring only a moderate temperature cure.
PACK SIZES & AVAILABILITY
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
SA 80 is available in 150, 250 and 400g resin films with or without* a glass carrier. Standard roll width is 1270mm and roll lengths vary
between 63.5 and 127 sqm. Please check availability with your Customer Support representative.
Co-cure with 80°C prepregs for resin rich surface.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
*150 and 250g only
SF 70
SURFACING FILMS
Toughened Surfacing Film
Surface film to
generate a resin
rich surface
Low temperature 70oC cure
¬ Toughened System
¬ Protects underlying laminate
¬ Reduction in surface film-laminate interfacial voids
¬ Improved resistance to water ingress
¬ Suitable for post painting
INTRODUCTION
SF 70 surfacing material is a light green, toughened, epoxy film designed to enhance the surface finish of moulded composite
components. It allows a good surface finish to be obtained by vacuum-bag moulding processes. It can be used directly against a
suitably release treated mould surface, with prepreg or SPRINT™ plies laid up behind it. When fully cured with SPRINT™ or prepreg,
SF 70 forms a stable tough surface which can be sanded in preparation for painting. The epoxy system is supplied ready impregnated
into a supporting medium and ready catalysed, requiring only a moderate temperature cure.
SF 95
Abrasion-Resistant
Surfacing Film
Surface film to
generate a resin
rich surface
¬ Easy to sand
Stable surface
up to 125oC
Abrasion
resistant
¬ Significant reduction in print-through
¬ Reduction in surface film-laminate interfacial voids ¬ Improved opacity
¬ Improved resistance to water ingress
¬ Stable surface up to 115°C (depending on cure)
INTRODUCTION
The patent-pending SF 95 surfacing material is a grey filled, sandable epoxy film designed to enhance the surface finish of moulded
composite components. It allows a Class A surface finish to be obtained by vacuum-bag moulding processes. It can be used directly
against a suitably release treated mould surface, with prepreg or SPRINT™ plies laid up behind it. When fully cured with SPRINT™ or
prepreg, SF 95 forms a stable sandable surface which, once lightly sanded to provide a key for painting, greatly reduces print through
of the underlying laminate. The epoxy system is supplied ready impregnated into a supporting medium and ready catalysed, requiring
only a moderate temperature cure.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Co-cure with 85°C prepregs for resin rich surface.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Co-cure with 70°C prepregs for resin rich surface.
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SF 95PF
Sandable Surfacing Film
Surface film to
generate a resin
rich surface
¬ Easy to sand
Stable surface
up to 125oC
Pinhole Free
(PF) surface
¬ Significant reduction in print-through
¬ Reduction in surface film-laminate interfacial voids ¬ Improved opacity
¬ Improved resistance to water ingress
¬ Stable surface up to 125°C (depending on cure)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND PRICING
INTRODUCTION
SF 95PF surfacing material is an epoxy film designed to enhance the surface finish of moulded composite components. It allows
a good surface finish to be obtained by vacuum-bag moulding processes. It can be used directly against a suitably release treated
mould surface, with prepreg or SPRINT™ plies laid up behind it. When fully cured with SPRINT™ or prepreg, SF 95PF forms a stable
sandable surface which, once lightly sanded to provide a key for painting, provides a pin-hole free laminate. The epoxy system is
supplied ready impregnated into a supporting medium and ready catalysed, requiring only a moderate temperature cure.
For more detailed information on performance and structural prepreg materials, as well as the complete
Gurit product portfolio, please visit: www.gurit.com to view the following:
¬ Product Data Sheets
¬ 'How to' Videos
¬ News / Case Studies
¬ Composite Guides
¬ Events Schedules
¬ Representatives Contact Details
¬ Product Brochures
¬ Corporate Videos
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Co-cure with 85°C prepregs for resin rich surface ideal for sanding / priming prior to painting.
For pricing or other enquiries, please contact [email protected]
SF 95VH
Abrasion-Resistant
Surfacing Film
Hard protective
coating
¬ Hard protective coating
Abrasion
resistant
Resistance to
water ingress
¬ Increases surface longevity by up to 300%
¬ Reduction in surface film laminate interfacial voids ¬ Improved opacity
¬ Improved resistance to water ingress
¬ Improved health and safety - Diuron-free
INTRODUCTION
Product Datasheets
SF 95VH surfacing material is a very hard, abrasion-resistant epoxy film. It is designed to protect vulnerable underbody components
from damage caused by foreign objects. Typical applications include inner wings, and front wheel diffusers. SF 95VH can be used
directly against a suitably release treated mould surface, with prepreg or SPRINT™ plies laid up behind it, or as a final layer in the
mould. It can be cured with vacuum only processing. Due to abrasion-resistance of this material, it would not be usual to apply a paint
finish. The epoxy system is supplied ready impregnated into a supporting medium and ready catalysed, requiring only a moderate
temperature cure.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ideal for applications that require a highly toughened system such as car body undertrays.
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Case Studies
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