Toray Cetex® TC1200
Toray Toray Cetex® TC1200 is a high-end thermoplastic composite material, utilizing the semi-crystalline thermoplastic polymer PEEK for excellent mechanical performance. The long-standing use of PEEK in demanding Applicationss such as aerospace and cutting edge medical Applicationss proves its benefits and versatility. As a composite material it offers outstanding mechanical performance, also at elevated temperatures. The semi-crystalline nature of the resin ensures an excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents, and an equally superior performance in flammability properties. Toray Cetex® TC1200 is available in UD tape, fabric prepreg, and RTL formats (reinforced thermoplastic laminate). RTLs can be equipped with lightning strike protection, and carbon reinforced RTLs can be supplied with a thin glass top layer to protect a partly metallic assembly against galvanic corrosion. Glass scrim is also applicable in structures made from UD tape. PEEK (PolyEtherEtherKetone) Thermoplastic Resin System.
Product families
Applications
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Laminates
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Toray Cetex
- Functions
- Laminate
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Chemical Resistant
- Excellent Toughness
- Flame Retardant
- High Impact Resistance
- Low Water Absorption
- HIGHLIGHTS
Excellent toughness and impact resistance; Excellent mechanical performance, also at elevated temperatures; Low moisture uptake for good hot/wet strength retention; Fully impregnated low void content unidirectional tapes for robust processing; Inherently flame retardant; Outstanding chemical and solvent resistance; Indefinite shelf life at ambient temperature storag
- Recommended Applications
Medical; Aircraft Interiors; Aerostructures; Primary and secondary aircraft structure; Structural aircraft interiors Applicationss; Access panels, rib stiffeners, brackets, conduit, flooring; Oil and gas
- Compatible Polymers and Resins
- Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK)
- Composite Materials Functions
- Laminate
- Composites Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Product Safety and Shelf Life
- Health and safety information on handling and processing Toray composite materials is described in the Safety Data Sheet available from Toray Advanced Composites.
- Out Life
- Indefinite at ambient temperature storage
- Frozen Storage Life
- Not applicable—product does not require freezing
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) | 143 (289) | °C (°F) |
| Tc (crystallinity) | 290 (554) | °C (°F) |
| Tm (melt) | 343 (649) | °C (°F) |
| Tp (processing) | 370–400 (700–750) | °C (°F) |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.3 | g/cm³ |
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 | g/cm³ (lb/ft³) |
| Specific Gravity | 81.2 | — |
