“Out-of-Autoclave” Prepreg Systems
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TENCATE ADVANCED COMPOSITES “Out-of-Autoclave” Prepreg Systems Product Selection Guid

TenCate “Out-of-Autoclave” “Out-of-Autoclave” Composites TenCate Advanced Composites, USA is a global leader in the production of “out-of-autoclave” (OOA) advanced composites. With over 20 years of experience, TenCate has earned the trust of a number of well-respected names in the aerospace industry, including Cirrus Aircraft, General Atomics, Gulfstream, and Lockheed Martin. TenCate has a variety of vacuum bag only (VBO) capable prepreg systems ranging from epoxy, to cyanate ester and BMI’s for hgh temperature applications. TenCate offers a portfolio of products to match a user’s need for...

Meeting the Challenge The ability of a prepreg system to deliver consistent and high mechanical strength is directly correlated with keeping the laminate void content as low as possible. TenCate prepreg systems go through rigorous evaluations both mechanically and under NDI (non-destructive inspection) conditions to assure that the materials will perform robustly in vacuum only processing. For more information on TenCate's "out of autoclave" composites, see our white paper and our technical papers online.

TC275-1 and TC350-1 Handling and Mechanical Property Summary Property Open Hole Compression Strength Compression Strength Open Hole Compression Strength 50 45 40 35 30 1 25 20 15 10 5 0 $£TENCATEmaterials that make a difference

TC275-1 is a toughened epoxy prepreg designed for “out-ofautoclave” low cure pressure part fabrication. TC275-1 is an excellent choice for the creation of thick (100+ plies) parts, as it provides extremely low levels of porosity. With the ability to develop full properties without a post cure, TC275-1 can stand up to the challenges of aerospace environments and loads. Product Benefits • Excellent hot/wet strength retention • Optimal cure: 275°F (135°C) for 5-6 hours • No post cure required for full properties • Capable of providing less than 0.5% porosity in thick parts • Easily inspectable...

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