PRF Composite Materials RP803
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
PRF Composite Materials RP803 is formulated to provide an initial cure cycle of either 12 hours at 60°C or 6 hours at 70°C and extended out life of 9 days at 20°C. The system is capable of withstanding temperatures up to 190°C after full post cure. RP803 is available in carbon and glass woven fabrics from 200 - 800 g/m2 impregnated with epoxy resin. RP803 prepreg allows high quality tooling laminates to be produced directly from a low temperature master model permitting a wide choice of master model materials. Using a low temperature vacuum bag and autoclave process for inital cure, the tool laminate can then be demoulded for freestanding post cure.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Fabric
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Sports & Recreation
- Interior
- Tooling & Moldmaking
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing, Vacuum Bagging
- Reinforcement Material
- Carbon Fibers, Glass Fibers
- Carbon Fibers
- Glass Fibers
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods
- Industrial
- Cure Cycle
Preferred initial cure can be either of the following: 60°C for 12 hours 70°C for 6 hours Heat ramp up rate: 0.5-1.0°C/minute up to temperature, under 6-7 bar pressure and >0.9 bar vacuum. Ensure even heat in the autoclave and make sure that temperature does not exceed over 5°C of the component initial cure temperature. When the entire component has reached the initial curing temperature, hold for the specified time. Cool the laminate under pressure to room temperature (or <30°C) at 3°C per minute (max). Tooling can be demoulded from the master after this cure. For post cure, the tool must rest on a level surface to prevent possible deformation. The recommended post cure cycle is as follows: • From initial cure temperature, ramp up at 1°C per minute up to 170°C and cure for >2.5 hours, then cool naturally. This will provide a Tg >170°C (DSC). • Post cure > 4h @ 170°C provides a Tg of 190°C (DSC).
- Shelf LIfe
- Storage Temperature
- Tack life: 7 days Out life: 9 days
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Good Surface Finish
- Reinforcement Form
- Woven Fabric
- Benefits and Features
• Initial cure from 60°C to 70°C • Post cure: 170°C • Autoclave processing • Excellent surface finish
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Vacuum Bagging
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Thermogravimetry (DSC) | 190 | °C |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Cure Temperature | 60–180 | °C |
