Electroglide® NAT 0.015 Cu
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Electroglide® is an epoxy-based composite surfacing film with embedded metal mesh that is designed to protect aircraft composite parts from lightning strikes.
Product families
Applications
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Thermoset Prepregs
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Electroglide
- Functions
- Prepreg
- Polymer Name
- Epoxy Resins & Compounds
- Reinforcement Material
- Glass Fibers
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Product Forms
0.030 psf standard weight surfacing film with woven fiberglass reinforcement; 0.015 psf Cu mesh; 0.022 psf Cu mesh; 0.040 psf Cu mesh; 0.016 psf Al mesh; Other metal mesh weights available upon request; 36" wide standard rolls
- Material Features
- Paintable
- Prepreg Storage Life
- Out Life
- 30 days @ 75°F
- Shelf Life
- 6 months @ 40°F 12 months @ 0°F
- Benefits and Features
Provides protection from lightning strikes; Provides a high quality paintable surface; Minimizes surface porosity; Natural color; Co-curable with most epoxy prepreg materials; Improved surface finish on honeycomb core structures; UV resistant; Manufactured with E-780-1 resin
- Autoclave Cure Cycle
Cure cycle set up based on underlying epoxy prepreg material; Electroglide® surfacing film can be cured using autoclave or vacuum/oven cure cycles; Electroglide® surfacing film is co-cure compatible with both 250°F and 350°F epoxy cure cycles. For cure cycles below 250°F or above 365°F contact your local sales and technical service representative or customer service at Park Aerospace Corp. at +1.316.283.6500.
- Composite Materials Functions
- Prepreg
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Mesh Type | 0.015 Cu | lb/ft2 |
| Reinforcement Areal Weight | 47 | gsm |
| Dry Resin Content | 47 | % |
| Cured Single Ply Thickness | 0.0035 | in |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Prepreg Areal Weight | 0.045(220) | lb/ft2 gsm |
| Resin Flow (260°F, 150 psi) | 20 | % |
| Gel time (250°F/121°C) | 25 | minutes |
| Gel time (350°F/177°C) | 0.8 | minutes |
| Volatiles (350°F/177°C, 60 min) | max. 1.0 | % |
