Toray AmberTool® HX42
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Toray Toray AmberTool® HX42 is a low temperature curing epoxy composite tooling prepreg. After a suitable post cure, an end use temperature of 190°C (374°F) is achieved. Toray AmberTool® HX42 is an exceptional and very well proven system that exhibits a high end use temperature and extended out life. 50–75°C (122–167°F) Low Temperature Curing Epoxy Tooling Prepreg.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prepreg
Product families
Applications
- Chassis & Brake
- Exterior & Body
- Interior
- Powertrain & UTH
- Equipment & Parts
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Toray AmberTool
- End Uses
- Motorsport, Radomes, Satellites, Tanks
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Industrial
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Processing Method
Processing parameters and instructions are provided in the Toray AmberTool® material processing information guide from Toray Advanced Composites at www.toraytac.com/tooling.
- Composites End Use
- Motorsport
- Radomes
- Satellites
- Tanks
- HIGHLIGHTS
- Low initial cure temperature
- High end use temperature of 190°C (374°F)
- Excellent drape for complex shapes
- 5 days out life at 18°C (64°F)
- Capable of freestanding post cure
- Low prepreg volatile content
- Low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE)
- Surface machinable following post cure
- Recommended Applications
- Launch
- Space & Satellite
- Motorsport & Formula 1
- Automotive
- Aerostructures
- Radome
- Industrial
- Proven pedigree in aerospace tooling
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
- Composites Processing Methods
- Prepreg Processing
- Product Safety and Shelf Life
Observe established precautions for handling epoxy resins and fibrous materials. Ensure adequate ventilation and wear gloves and protective clothing.; Out Life: 5 days at 18°C (64°F); Storage Life: 12 months at -18°C (0°F); Out life is the maximum time allowed at ambient temperature before cure. To avoid moisture condensation: Following removal from cold storage, allow the prepreg to reach room temperature before opening the polythene bag. Typically, the thaw time for a full roll of material will be 4 to 6 hours.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Tg (DMTA) after 190°C (374°F) Onset post cure | 200 (392) | °C (°F) |
| Tg (DMTA) after 190°C (374°F) Peak tan δ post cure | 220 (428) | °C (°F) |
| Typical CTE for a carbon | 3.0 (1.65) x10-6 | °C (°F) |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density (23°C (73.4°F)) | 1.23 (76.7) | g/cm³(lbs./ft³) |
