EPOXY RESINS
Universal resins
Universal EP system with excellent fatigue strength. Outstanding impregnation and flow properties and good physiological compatibility. Suitable for CFRP laminates. Can be used both in the hand lay-up process and in vacuum infusion by varying the curing agents.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent H542
20
900
20
80/80
Curing agent H531
27
500
40
85/80
Curing agent H530
27
500
120
85/80
Curing agent H546
32
250
20
80/80
Curing agent H543
32
250
300
80/80
Hand lay-up resins
Description: Laminating resin with optimally adjusted mixing viscosity, fast fibre wetting. Excellent physiological compatibility. Curing agents are coloured transparent light blue and can be intermixed; application range up to 100°C. Approved by the German Federal Aviation Authority.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 285
40
700
30
90/80
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 286
40
700
70
95/80
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 287
40
700
210
105/100
Description: Laminating resin with excellent wetting properties and high thermal and mechanical strength. Approved by the German Federal Aviation Authority.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE 960
34
800
130
130/30
Description: Universal laminating resin with good impregnation properties, even for heavy weight woven and non-crimp fabrics.
Curing from 15 min. to 6 h. For GL-DNV approved components, post-curing is required. Curing agents are coloured transparent light blue, can be intermixed and are not sensitive to crystallisation.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 633
30
1500
15
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 635
30
2000
20
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 636
30
1250
60
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 637
30
480
320
Infusion resins
Description: Infusion resin with a wide range of applications. Curing agent RIMH 038 also suitable for thick laminates up to several centimetres. With GL-DNV approval. Curing agents are coloured transparent light blue.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 036b
28
350
3.5–4 h
90/80
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 037
28
350
6–7 h
90/80
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 038
28
300
8–9 h
90/80
Description: Infusion resin with rapid curing at RT, even in thin layers. Particularly clear, suitable for visible CFRP laminates. Curing agent RIMH 433 and RIMH 343 demouldable after a few hours, curing agent RIMH 936 for increased heat resistance.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 434
26
280
60
100/100
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 435
26
300
90
100/100
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 936
26
300
120
115/100
Description: For statically and dynamically highly stressed components with high heat resistance, also for mould making.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 936
29
300
120
135/160
Curing agent EPIKURE RIMH 937
38
320
240
140/160
RTM resins
Description: “5 minute” system: fast RTM resin for structurally and thermally highly stressed components (e.g. leaf springs).
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Gel time 2 mm
Standard curing cycle
Curing agent EPIKURE TRAC 06150
24
25 (100°C)
90 s @ 120°C
5 min @ 120°C – TG: 125°C
Description: RTM resin, impact-modified, for highly stressed structural components. Excellent surface quality, Class A capable.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Gel time 2 mm
Standard curing cycle
Curing agent EPIKURE TRAC 06300
23
45 (80°C)
4.5 min. @ 90°C
15 min @ 90°C – TG: 113°C
Description: RTM resin with high surface quality in conjunction with very high heat resistance, Class A capable.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Gel time 2 mm
Standard curing cycle
Curing agent EPIKURE 943
24
140 (60°C)
7 min. @ 85°C
30 min. @ 85°C + 2 h @ 120°C – TG: 143°C
Winding resins + pultrusion resins
Description: 3-component system for winding and pultrusion. Good mechanical and dielectric properties. Resin bath stable at < 30°C for up to 10 h and longer. Curing between 30 min. and 4 h at 120°C, depending on accelerator additions.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE 866
80
1000 (20°C)
3–20 h (20°C)
125/130
CATALYST 100 accelerator
0.3–2.0
1000 (20°C)
3–20 h (20°C)
125/130
Description: Thermosetting, medium viscosity 3C system with high heat deflection temperature. Cures at 180°C–200°C within 1–2 minutes, use 140°C. Use internal release agent HELOXY 05288.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE 04976
80
240 (40°C)
1–6 h (40°C)
140/130
Accelerator CATALYST 04976
1.5
240 (40°C)
1–6 h (40°C)
140/130
Repair set, with GL-DNV approval
Description: Fast repair set for use on GRP/CFRP structures from 15°C. Supplied in double cartridges of 436 g or 2C film bags of 300 g.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Mixed viscosity at 23°C (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent EPIKURE LH 635
33
2000
15–20
85/60
Fire protection resins
Description: Flame retardant and self-extinguishing EP system for hand laminates; demouldable after curing at RT. Classification according to aviation standards FAR 25.853 and ABD0031.
Designation resin / curing agent
Mixing ratio wt.%
Mixed viscosity (mPas)
Pot life 100 g at 20°C (min.)
TG (°C) / after postcuring at (°C)
Curing agent 1094 HTD
11
1750
140
90/60
