industrial composites guide

TENCATE PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES

Product Selection Guide

Electronics

Energy

Industrial

Medical

Oil & Gas

Recreational

Transportation Thermoset Composites - Thermoplastic Composites - Thermoplastic Molded Parts - Bulk Molding Compounds

Industrial CompositesSelector Guide

TenCate Advanced Composites is a global materials technology company supporting a wide range of applications for engineered composite materials. TenCate has the history, technical capabilities and manufacturing technology to support the use of advanced composite materials in applications ranging from high temperature oil and gas to high volume automotive. Go further with TenCate Advanced Composites.

Go Lighter... Industrial – A wide range of applications in the industrial market benefit from the use of advanced composites. TenCate offers both thermoset and thermoplastic options across a wide range of price and performance targets to meet the needs of our customers. Markets that benefit from our materials include:

• Medical • Recreational • Electronics • Robotics • Maritime

Go Further... Transportation – TenCate materials reduce the weight of and improve the fuel efficiency for a broad range of transportation industries:

• Automotive • Rail • Interiors • Bus • Trucks

Go Stronger... Energy – TenCate materials provide manufacturers with a broad range of material solutions for applications such as:

• Blade Structures • Centrifuges • Pressure Vessels

Go Deeper... Oil and Gas – High performance composites from TenCate offer an innovative alternative to the traditional metals and non-reinforced plastics typically used in the oil and gas market. Applications include:

• Pressure Vessels • Gaskets • Piping • Frac Plugs • Tubulars • Overwraps • Low Dielectric Enclosures

...think TenCate.

Table of Contents

Company Profile .............................................................................................. 4

Industrial Applications ................................................................................ 5 - 8

Tooling Prepregs .............................................................................................. 9

Thermoplastic Composites & Formed Parts .............................. 10

Design, Part and Fabrication Services .......................................... 11

Film Adhesives & Syntactics ................................................................ 12

Honeycomb Services .................................................................................. 13

Material Comparisons & Common Composite Fabrics ............ 14

©2014, All data given is based on representative samples of the materials in question. Since the method and circumstances under which these materials are processed and tested are key to their performance, and TenCate Advanced Composites has no assurance of how its customers will use the material, the corporation cannot guarantee these properties.

TenCate AmberTool®, Cetex®, CFRT® and all other related characters, logos and trade names are claims and/or registered trademarks TenCate and/or its subsidiaries. Use of trademarks, trade names and other IP rights of TenCate without express written approval of TenCate is strictly prohibited. 3M™ Fortified Resin Technology & 3M™ Fortified Tooling is a trademark of 3M Company. Nomex® is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company. Flex-Core® and Redux® is a registered trademark of Hexcel Corporation. Photos courtesy of the respective companies. Printed in USA

TENCATE PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES Industrial Composites Selector Guide

TenCate

TenCate is a leading supplier of specialty materials including ballistic armor, advanced composites, protective fabrics and geosynthetics.

TenCate Advanced Composites

TenCate offers a wide range of product solutions, including:

• Thermoset advanced composite materials

• Tooling prepregs

• Thermoplastic advanced composite materials

• Bulk composite molding compounds

• Compression molding capabilities for part fabrication

• Film adhesives and syntactics

• Honeycomb services

Whatever your composite material needs are, TenCate has the right solution at the lowest total cost. Thermoset Prepreg Technology

Our thermoset-based advanced composite prepregs are available in fabric and unidirectional tape form ranging from slit tapes for automated tape laying to 64 inch (163 mm) wide fabrics.

TenCate utilizes both film impregnation and direct impregna-tion to meet unique handling and processing requirements for each customer. We work with carbon, glass, quartz and aramid based reinforcements and a wide variety of proprietary resin systems ranging from low cost epoxies to high temperature BMIs.

Tooling

TenCate is a trusted name in tooling with the TenCate AmberTool™ brand of tooling prepregs. Composite tooling offers many benefits over metal tooling including similar CTE, lower cost, lower weight and ease in fabrication.

TenCate has a full line of tooling prepregs to fit your tooling needs, plus we are an exclusive distributor of 3M's innovative nano-silica matrix resin technology. Service, support, technology and selection, a winning combination!

Thermoplastic Prepreg Technology

TenCate is a global leader in the development and production of composite prepreg materials and laminates.

Our thermoplastic composite prepregs are available in several forms:

• Pre-consolidated and oriented stacked laminates of 1-25 plies (RTL - reinforced thermoplastic laminates)

• Fully impregnated unidirectional tapes based on standard or intermediate modulus carbon fiber or S-glass unitapes

• Fabric-based prepregs or semi-pregs

• In a variety of resin systems including Nylon, PC/ABS, HDPE, PMMA, PP, PET, PPS, PEEK and PEI

Bulk Molding Compounds

TenCate offers a full range of chopped fiber bulk molding compounds for use in compression molding. TenCate molding compounds utilize either thermoset matrix resins such as epoxy or cyanate esters, or thermoplastic matrix resins such as Nylon, PEEK or PPS. Typical chopped molding lengths are half to one inch (12 to 25mm).

Compression Molded Parts

TenCate offers vertically integrated tool design, prototyping, CAD/CAM and full production capabilities. Our process is suited for small, geometrically complex parts to large, con-toured structures up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) long. Our process is capable of producing parts with integrally stiffened ribs, molded-in inserts and special surfaces (such as conductive or insulative surfacing films).

Company Profile

TenCate Advanced Composites

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Customers turn to TenCate to realize the many benefits that advanced composites offer:

• Weight reduction

• High strength and stiffness

• Corrosion resistance

• Excellent toughness and fatigue resistance

• Ease of fabrication via common molding processes

• Ability to optimize strength and stiffness

• Low flame, smoke and toxicity performance

Our materials support applications in a wide range of industries, including automotive, energy (oil and gas), electronics, recreational, marine, infrastructure, and others. Each industry’s needs are different, and each values a different set of performance attributes. Transportation

High volume manufacturing and weight reduction are two im-portant considerations for the automotive industry. The rapid stamping processes developed for use with thermoplastic composite materials lend themselves to these high volume needs. Continuous fiber reinforced materials offer equivalent strength and stiffness with lower weight when compared to injection molded parts and metallic parts.

Rapid cure, out-of-autoclave thermoset based prepregs are ideally suited for exterior surface panels. TenCate’s thermoplastics are ideally suited for load bearing beams, brackets and clips. Our materials also work in a variety of manufacturing processes, including continuous compression molding, automated tape placement, thermoforming, injection overmolding and stamping. Energy

Reduction of downtime and improving cycle time are critical in an industry where every minute counts. The use of corrosion resistant composite materials help reduce downtime. Rapid assembly methods, spoolable pipe, and use of lighter structures reduce the infrastructure costs associated with pipeline component replacement.

TenCate's products offer the combination of improved corrosion resistance, high strength and stiffness in a lighter weight.

Some oil and gas applications include:

• Wrapped pipe and tubing for increased strength, weight reduction and corrosion resistance

• Molded frac spheres

• Electrically pure dielectric structure and enclosures for down hole inspection and monitoring

• Carbon fiber reinforced tethers

• Composite pressure cylinders

• Drill plugs

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Industrial Applications

Performance Composites Products

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Other Applications

Electronics - TenCate offers innovative, lightweight, highly durable and visually unique solutions for next generation electronics, including smart phones and tablet computers. Through our facilities in the U.S., Europe and Asia, we are capable of supporting turnkey manufacturing needs on a global scale.

Recreational - The unique high strength, high stiffness and low weight properties of composites make them valuable across a broad range of markets. Today, composites are used for the production of golf club shafts, tennis rackets, fishing rods, bicycles, boat paddles, bats, hockey sticks and a variety of other applications.

Medical - TenCate is a world leader in the development and production of high performance, highly aesthetic orthotic and prosthetic devices. TenCate CFRT® thermoplastic composites are also found in running shoes, hockey skates, and high end basket-ball sneakers to provide stability with light weight and comfort.

Industrial Applications


Thermoset Materials Selection Guide: Product ChartProduct Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/Cure Time Description

Low to Moderate Service Temperature Thermoset Prepregs

BT250E-1 Epoxy 257°F/125°C 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C • Excellent overall system with moderate toughness for impact resistance

TenCate E644 Epoxy 255°F/124°C 3.5 hours at 158°F/70°C

• Toughened epoxy capable of rapid cure• Excellent surface finish• Low initial cure temperature, with high Tg using post cure• 7 days outlife

TenCate E650 Epoxy 250°F/121°C 8 hours at 140°F/60°C

• Medium tack level, easily laminated to mold surface• Low initial cure temperature 122-176°F/50-80°C• 5 days work life• Lower tack version of TenCate E644

EX-1531A Epoxy 266°F/130°C 15-20 minutes at 250°F/121°C

• Excellent system for high volume applications with its short cure cycle

• Excellent 30 days outtime to allow for easier shop floor handling

EX-1548 Epoxy 262°F/ 128°C15 minutes at 250°F/121°C or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or 240°F/ 93°C

• Extreme toughness in a quick cure epoxy• May be cured at a lower temperature to facilitate processing• Excellent 30 days work life


Thermoset Materials Selection Guide: Product Chart ContinueProduct Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/Cure Time Description

Low to Moderate Service Temperature Thermoset

TC210 Epoxy 262°F/ 128°C 60-120 minutes at 250°F/121°C• TC210 offers excellent cosmetic surfaces• Performs well in roll wrapping applications

TC250 Epoxy293°F/145°C or

338°F/ 170°C with post cure

60 minutes at 190°F/88°C follow by 120 minutes at 265°F/130°C

Optional post cure of 60 minutes at 350°F/177°C for higher Tg

• Long outtime with excellent toughness for impact resistance

• Has ability to be post cured for higher temperature performance

TC275-1 NEW

Epoxy293°F/145°C or

338°F/ 170°C with post cure

360 minutes at 275°F/135°C or 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C

• Designed for thick parts under low cure pressures• Low void laminates• Compatible adhesive TC263 for bonding core or

parts to laminate

TenCate 8020 Epoxy 250°F/121°C 330 minutes at 176°F/80°C

• Flexible low to medium cure schedules 158°F/70°C to 266°F/130°C

• 30 days outlife• Post curable for higher Tg applications

TenCate 8020-FR FR Epoxy 250°F/121°C 330 minutes at 176°F/80°C

• TenCate 8020-FR is fire resistant under FAR 25.853 Appendix F- vertical burn material test criteria (i)

• 30 days shelf life at ambient temperature with good adhesive properties for honeycomb core

TenCate 8020 Rapi-Ply

Epoxy 219°F/104°C 330 minutes at 176°F/80°C

• Outstanding vacuum-only (out of autoclave) processing capability. No debulking required

• Provided in Rapi-Ply form for fast layup• Significantly reduced lay-up times (up to 75%)

compared with traditional prepreg routes• Flexible low to medium cure schedules

158°F/70°C to 266°F120°C• 7 days out life

Moderate Temperature Thermoset

TC350-1 NEW

Epoxy 397°F/203°C 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C

• Excellent laminate quality with low pressure cures• Good temperature performance with excellent

toughness• Very long work life, 30 days tack life and 45 days

for tool life

TenCate E720 Epoxy 230°F/110°C 60 minutes at 248°F/120°C• Good impact resistance• Core bondable, 60 days shelf life at ambient

temperature with medium tack levels


Thermoset Materials Selection Guide: Product Chart ContinueProduct Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/Cure Time Description

Moderate Service Temperature Thermoset

TenCate E721-FR FR Epoxy 248°F/120°C 60 minutes at 248°F/120°C• FR version of TenCate E720• Core bondable, 60 days shelf life at ambient

temperature

TenCate E722 Epoxy 280°F/138°C 60 minutes at 248°F/120°C• Higher modulus matrix for monolithic parts• Compatible with TenCate EF72 film adhesive for

honeycomb sandwich construction

TenCate E726NEW

Epoxy 262°F/128°C 60 minutes at 248°F/120°C• Controlled flow• Good surface finish• 60 day shelf life

TenCate E730 Epoxy 342°F/172°C 60 minutes at 275°F/135°C• Higher Tg system, designed to deliver excellent

mechanical properties at high temperatures• Good fracture toughness delivers durable parts

TenCate E745NEW

Epoxy 244°F/118°C 60 minutes at 275°F/135°C• High toughness and impact properties• Long 60 days shelf life

TenCate E750NEW

Epoxy 365°F/185°C16 hours at 176°F/80°C or 60 minutes at 275°F/135°C with post cure

• Versatile cure schedules• Excellent translation of fiber properties• Good impact resistance• Excellent strength retention at elevated temperature

High Service Temperature Thermoset

RS-8HT BMI 471°F/244°C120 minutes at 400°F/204°C, followed by post cure of 360 minutes at 450°F/230°C

• Thermal stability under high temperatures• Moderate toughness with good moisture resistance• Available in RTM resin form

TenCate C640 Cyanate Ester 635°F/335°C10 hours at 80°C/176°F, followed by 2 hours at 572°F/300°C post cure

• Capable of curing between 158-275°F/70-135°C• Postcurable for high Tg• Often used in brake ducts because of high temperature resistance

TenCate C740 Cyanate Ester 617°F/325°C2 hours at 275°F/135°C, followed by 2 hours at 536°F/280°C post cure

• Features long outtime for larger parts• Excellent high temperature performance

TC420 Cyanate Ester350°F/177°C or 610°F/ 321°C

with post cure

180 minutes at 350°F/177°COptional post cure of 500°F/ 260°C for higher Tg

• TenCate's highest temperature cyanate ester• Processes like an epoxy yet yields a Tg and

performance of a BMI• Excellent thermal stability, good resistance

to microcracking.

TC800 BMI+NEW

BMI 471°F/244°C6 hours at 350°F/177°C, followed by 2 hours at 450°F/230°C

• An out of autoclave, vacuum cure processible high temperature BMI

• Excellent high temperature resistance while offering easier oven processing


Tooling Prepregs Selection Guide: Product ChartProduct Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp/Cure Time Description

Tooling prepregs

TenCate AmberTool® TC18 Epoxy 350°F/177°C

after post cure 14 hours at 160°F/71°C, followed by post cure

• Long 21 days outtime with high temperature service • Low temperature 160°F/70°C initial cure capability

TenCate AmberTool® TC20 Epoxy 400°F/204°C

after post cure10 hours at 140°F/60°C followed by post cure

• Low temperature initial cure at 140°F/60°C capable of high Tg with postcure• 5 days outtime

TenCate AmberTool® TC40 BMI 415°F/213°C


• High service temperature tooling prepreg• Long 30 days outtime with a 14 days tack life• Thermally stable at high temperature

TenCate AmberTool® HX32 Epoxy 329°F/165°C


• 14 days outlife for large tools• Capable of curing between 149-176°F/65-80°C


after post cure12 hours at 149°F/65°C, followed by post cure

• Long out life system (10 days) with high temperature performance


after post cure18 hours at 122°F/50°C, followed by post cure

• Proven system with aerospace qualifications• Excellent resistance to phenolic resins• Good high temperature performance• 5 days outlife



• Excellent tooling system for most applications• Ideal for glass fabric use• 4 days outlife



• Excellent system for small to medium sized autoclave tooling• Provides excellent surface finish with fast cure• 60 hours out life

3MTM Fortified tooling prepregs

3MTM Fortified Tooling Prepreg 140

TC24-Si

Fortified Epoxy

390°F/198°C after post cure

12 hours at 140°F/60°C, followed by post cure

• Utilizes 3MTM Matrix Resin, a proprietary nano-silica filled resin technology • Lower exotherm, shrinkage and CTE• Harder, more durable tooling surfaces• Less springback and greater fracture toughness for more robust tooling

3MTM BMI Tooling Prepreg

TC44-Si

Fortified BMI

410°F/210°C after post cure

30 minutes at 300°F/150°C, then 4-8 hours at 350°F/177°C followed by post cure

• Utilizes 3MTM Matrix Resin, a proprietary nano-silica filled BMI technology• Long term high temperature stability• Harder, more durable tooling surfaces• Less springback and greater fracture toughness for more robust tooling

Today's shift to composite part fabrication also necessitates the transition from metal to composite tooling. TenCate's AmberTool™ tooling prepregs offer the best in performance, handling and durability.

Tooling Prepregs



Performance Materials Corporation (PMC) and their subsidiary Baycomp are now part of TenCate Advanced Composites. With their Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic (TenCate CFRT® thermoplastic composites), they are leaders in the thermoplastic composites industry. Simply put, with this acquisition, no other company has the depth of thermoplastic composites experience with the global production capabilities compared to TenCate.

TenCate CFRT® thermoplastic materials provide for greater structural properties compared to injection molded plastics, and have distinct advantages over thermoset composites with respect to impact and other properties, part cycle times, cost and sustainability. Key markets served include electronics, recreational, medical and automotive.

Product Name Thermoplastic Resin Process Temp.Neat Resin Heat

Distortion under Load 1.8 MPa/ 265 psi

Applications

Performance ThermoplasticsTenCate Cetex®

TC910Nylon 6 (PA6) 480-520°F/

249-271°C 392°F/200°C• Automotive and recreational applications as a result of temperature resistance, toughness and solvent resistance

TenCate Cetex® TC920

Polycarbonate/ABS 540-580°F/ 282-304°C 205°F/96°C

• Electronic enclosures as a result of its high quality surface finish and toughness. V0 fire rating, may be over-molded


High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

360-390°F/ 182-199°C 253°F/123°C

• Oil and gas applications such as pipe overwrapping as a result of its strength and toughness


Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) 509°F/265°C 392°F/200°C • Excellent for recreational and low cost

applications for its good impact resistance

Various* Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA)

374-410°F/ 190-210°C 200°F/93°C

• Commonly used for athletic shoe inserts, orthotics• Good cosmetic surface appearance

TenCate Cetex TC960 Polypropylene (PP) 390-420°F/ 199-216°C 318°F/159°C • Used in applications where low cost and high

toughness desired (vehicles)

Engineering Thermoplastics


Poly-phenyl-sulfide (PPS) 536°F/280°C 230°F/110°C• Ideal for structural applications under 200ºF/93ºC service temperature• Very resistant to solvents


Poly-ether-ether-ketone (PEEK) 649°F/343°C 300°F/149°C

• Very high strength, used in oil and gas and structural applications• Good heat resistance to 250ºF/121ºC and above depending upon load

*For further information on TenCate's line of thermoplastic composite materials, please refer to the TenCate Cetex® Thermoplastic Composite Brochure.

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Thermoplastic Composites and Formed Parts



TenCate's CCS division is a recognized leader in the design and production of high performance compression molded composite parts. CCS specializes in designing and producing parts that benefit the most from the properties of molding compounds, with a particular expertise on extremely high tolerance, geometrically complex parts.

Compression molding is a common alternative for complex structures typically made of aluminium or titanium. Typical reinforce-ments include carbon and glass chopped fiber, but other reinforcements are possible.

Compression molding is a highly controlled process using precise resin infused fiber reinforced tape made with standard, intermediate or high modulus fibers. Resins can be thermoset (BMI, cyanate ester, epoxy, etc.) or a thermoplastic (PEEK, PPS, PEI and Nylon) resin. Bulk molding compounds are made by chopping these unitapes into fiber lengths ranging from 1/8” to 1” (3 to 25 mm). Longer fiber lengths generally provide higher strengths, while smaller length fibers allow more complex structural details to be molded into the part.

Materials Selection Guide: Bulk Molding Compounds

Product Name Resin Type Tg Description Resin Properties

Bulk Molding Compounds

MS-1A Epoxy 327°F/164°C High modulus epoxy Tensile Strength - 42 ksi (290 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 19 Msi (131 GPa)

MS-1H Epoxy 375°F/191°C Fast cure intermediate modulus epoxy Tensile Strength - 37 ksi (255 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 10 Msi (69 GPa)

MS-4A Epoxy 327°F/164°C Standard modulus epoxy Tensile Strength - 45 psi (310 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 9 Msi (62 GPa)

MS-4H Epoxy 375°F/191°C Fast cure standard modulus epoxy Tensile Strength - 44 ksi (303 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 6 Msi (41 GPa)

MS-4J NEW Epoxy (FR) 327°F /164°C Fire retardant standard modulus epoxyTensile Strength - 50.5 ksi (348.0 MPa)Tensile Modulus - 9.6 Msi (66.1 GPa)

TenCate Cetex® MC1100

PPS 194°F/90°C Thermoplastic based with standard or IM fibers

Tensile Strength - 28 ksi (193 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 5.9 Msi (40.4 GPa)

TenCate Cetex® MC1200

PEEK 290°F/143°C Thermoplastic based with standard or IM fibers

Tensile Strength - 42 ksi (289 MPa) Tensile Modulus - 6.3 Msi (43.4 GPa)

Various Thermoplastic Various Standard or intermediate modulus Various

Design, Part and Fabrication Services

Lightweight Composites


Film Adhesives Selection Guide: Product Chart

Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp Description

FILM ADHESIVES AND SURFACE FILMS

TenCate 8020 SF Epoxy 250°F/121°C 176°F/ 80°C• Composite surfacing film which provides class A finishes• Provides a protective, durable surface layer for composites• Easily sandable and has a 7 days outlife.

TenCate EF44 Epoxy 259°F/120°C (DSC) 158°F/70°C • Toughened epoxy adhesive film with 7 days outlife

TenCate EF72 Epoxy 234°F/112°C 248°F/120°C • Structural epoxy film adhesive with 30 days outlife

TenCate EF8020 Epoxy 241°F/116°C 176°F/80°C• Wide cure temperature between 158-266°F/70-130°C• 30 days outlife

TC235-1SFNEW

Epoxy 246°F/119°C 250°F/121°C

• 30 day tack life, 45 day tool life• Available with lightning strike screens• Vacuum cure capable composite surfacing film• Excellent surfacing characteristics

Redux® 212-NA Foaming Film

AdhesiveEpoxy 500°F/260°C 248°F/120°C

• Core splice foaming film aadhesive• 90 days outlife

Syntactics Selection Guide: Product Chart

Product Name Resin Type Tg Cure Temp Description

TenCate Amlite LT64

Epoxy 266°F/130°C (DSC) 158°F/70°C

• Low temperature, low density film• Non-expanding• 7 days outlife

TenCate Amlite SC8020A

Epoxy 223°F/106°C 176°F/80°C • Low density syntactic film with flexible cure temperatures from 158-266°F/70-130°C

TenCate Amlite SC72A

Epoxy 223°F/106°C 248°F/120°C• Mid temperature curing syntactic film.• Ideal for sandwich structures under 3mm/0.11 inches

TenCate Amspand ES72A-2

Epoxy 237°F/114°C (DSC) 257°F/125°C

• Expanding syntactic core• Ideal for core splicing or core fill and edge close out applications

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TenCate offers a range of film adhesives that are compatible with our prepregs. Film adhesives are used for honeycomb bonding of skin to core, or to bond pre-cured or post-cured laminates.

TenCate syntactics represent epoxy films that are loaded with glass microspheres for low density and high compressive strengths. TenCate's Amlite and Amspand line of syntactic films are ideal for sandwich core construction, used for edge close outs, core splices and reinforcement areas.

Film Adhesives and Syntactics



TenCate Advanced Composites, UK (formerly Amber Composites), has the largest independent core processing operation in Europe. Aluminium, Nomex®, and Kevlar® honeycomb are available in addition to Flex-Core® honeycomb. We hold extensive stock to choose from. All is cut to customer's thickness specification and available with fast turnaround times.

Honeycomb and Core Services Selection Guide: Product ChartProduct Name Description

HONEYCOMB & CORE SERVICES*

Aluminium Honeycomb - Aerospace Grade

• High strength-to-weight properties at relatively low cost• Structural aerospace grade aluminium honeycomb available in 5052 and 5056 alloy• Cut to thickness specification with fast turnaround times

Aluminium Honeycomb - Commercial Grade

• Commercial grade aluminium honeycomb core.• Corrosion resistant 3003 alloy aluminium.• Cut to thickness specification with fast turnaround times

Nomex® Honeycomb - Aerospace Grade

• Nomex® paper sheets and are coated and bonded together with a high modulus phenolic resin• Fire resistant and self extinguishing• Good dielectric properties• High temperature strength up to 180°C/ 356°F • Cut to thickness specification with fast turnaround times

Nomex® Honeycomb - Commercial Grade

• Fire resistant and self extinguishing• Good thermal and electrical insulating properties• High strength to weight ratio and easily formable to shape

Flex-Core®

• Made from either 5052 or 5056 aluminium alloy foil and is available in two cell sizes• Unique cell configurations that permit small radii of curvature without deformation of the cell walls or loss of mechanical properties• For leading edges, flaps, nacelles, fairings, doors and access covers, and other parabolic, spherical and cylindrical shapes

Flex-Core® is a registered trademark of Hexcel. Nomex® is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company. *Offered from Langly Mill, UK location.

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Honeycomb and Core Services



Table of Standard Weave Styles for Fabrics Areal Weight (oz/yd2 / gsm) Description

E-Glass 120 (4 harness satin) 3.14/106 Lightweight glass fabric

7781 (8 harness satin) 8.87/301 Drapable 8 harness fabric

S-Glass 6781 8.94/303 High strength drapable 8 harness fabric

Ceramic Plain Weave or 5 harness 7.2-24/244-814 Ceramic-based woven fabrics

Carbon Plain Weave - 3k 5.7/193 Good fabric stability, but less drapable

2 x 2 Twill 6.0/205 More drapability than pw, more stable

5 harness 8.3/281 Good drapability

8 harness 10.8/366 Excellent drapability

Material vs Reinforcements Filament Count Tensile Strength Tensile Modulus Density g/cc

Steel n/a 58 ksi (400 MPa ) 29 Msi (200 GPa) 7.8

Aluminum n/a 70 ksi (483 MPa) 10 Msi (69 GPa) 2.8

E- Glass n/a 290 ksi (2,000 MPa) 10.5 Msi (72 GPa) 2.6

S- Glass n/a 680 ksi (4,689 MPa) 12.5 Msi (86 GPa) 2.5

Standard Modulus Carbon 12K (also 18K, 24K, 48K)

500-700 ksi (3,447-4,826 MPa)

~30-34 Msi (207-234 GPa) 1.8

Intermediate Modulus Carbon 12K ~800 ksi (~5,516 MPa) ~40 Msi (276 GPa) 1.9

High Modulus Carbon 6K, 12K ~575 ksi (~3,965 MPa) ~60-80 Msi (414-552 GPa) 1.9

Ultra High Modulus Carbon 1K, 3K, 12K ~500 ksi (~3,447 MPa) ~115 Msi (793 GPa) 2.2

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Material Comparisons andCommon Composite Fabrics



Notes

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©2014, All data given is based on representative samples of the materials in question. Since the method and circumstances under which these materials are processed and tested are key to their performance, and TenCate Advanced Composites has no assurance of how its customers will use the material, the corporation cannot guarantee these properties. TenCate AmberTool®, Cetex®, CFRT®, and all other related characters, logos and trade names are claims and/or registered trademarks TenCate and/or its subsidiaries. Use of trademarks, trade names and other IP rights of TenCate without express written approval of TenCate is strictly prohibited. 3M™ Fortified Resin Technology & 3M™ Fortified Tooling is a trademark of 3M Company. Nomex® is a registered trademark of E.I du Pont de Nemours and Company.. Flex-Core® and Redux® is a registered trademark of Hexcel Corporation.

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