Lytex® 4197
- Chemical Family
- Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Lytex® 4197 is a chopped carbon fiber reinforced ESC® molding compound. It is easily moldable and provides parts that are high strength, fatigue resistant, with high heat resistance and a low density. The carbon fiber is standard modulus PAN based 3K tow.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Sheets
Product families
Applications
- Chassis & Brake
- Implants & Prosthetics
- Medical Devices & Assemblies
- Refining & Gas Processing
- Housings & Enclosures
- Aerospace & Aviation
- Marine
Product Families
- Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC)
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Lytex
- Functions
- Molding Compound
- Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
- Reinforcement Material
- Carbon Fibers
- Color
- Black
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Industrial
- Shelf LIfe
- 6 Months (0°F)
- Precaution
Lytex® 4197 contains carbon fibers and should be handled carefully in order to minimize skin contact. Molding areas should be well ventilated to minimize exposure to fumes. Presses must be provided with local exhaust to remove vapors from work areas. If adequate ventilation is not available, a respirator approved for removing organic vapor must be used. Care must be taken to prevent contact of carbon fibers with electrical equipment.
- Technology
- Composite Materials
- Material Features
- Fatigue Resistant
- High Strength
- Temperature Resistance
- Reinforcement Form
- Chopped Fiber
- Molding Suggestions
Lytex® 4197 can be molded at temperatures in the range of 280-330°F, with 310°F suggested as a starting point. Cure times will be dependent on molding temperature and part thickness and will typically be 5-10 minutes. Detailed molding suggestions are available on request. Cool molded parts at ambient temperature. A cooling fixture may be needed depending on part thickness and geometry.
- Composite Materials Functions
- Molding Compound
- Composites Processing Methods
- Compression Molding
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
13 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (Net Shape) | 1.48 | g/cc | ASTM D-792 |
| Molding Shrinkage (Net Shape) | max. 0.000 (max. 0.000) | inch/inch (mm/mm) | ASTM D-955 |
| Flexural Strength (Net Shape) | 107,000 (738) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Modulus (Net Shape) | 7.2 x106 (49.6) | psi (GPa) | ASTM D-790 |
| Tensile Strength (Net Shape) | 42,000 (290) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-638 |
| Tensile Modulus (Net Shape) | 11.0 x106 (75.8) | psi (GPa) | ASTM D-638 |
| Izod Impact (notched) (Net Shape) | 28 (1495) | ft.lb./in. (J/M) | ASTM D-256 |
| Flexural Strength (Machined) | 80,000 (552) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-790 |
| Flexural Modulus (Machined) | 4.6 x106 (31.7) | psi (GPa) | ASTM D-790 |
| Tensile Strength (Machined) | 37,000 (255) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-3039 |
| Tensile Modulus (Machined) | 5.0 x106 (34.5) | psi (GPa) | ASTM D-3039 |
| Short Beam Shear (Machined) | 6,000 (41.4) | psi (MPa) | ASTM D-2344 |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Carbon Fiber Content (Nominal) | -55 | %w/w |
| Resin Content (Nominal) | -45 | %w/w |
| Fiber Length (Nominal) | 2 | inches |
