“Out-of-Autoclave” Prepreg Systems

Product catalog summary

Introduction
TenCate Advanced Composites is a leader in the production of "out-of-autoclave" (OOA) advanced composites, offering a range of vacuum bag only (VBO) capable prepreg systems. These systems are used by major aerospace companies like Cirrus Aircraft, General Atomics, Gulfstream, and Lockheed Martin.

Benefits of OOA Composites

Low-cost infrastructure for part fabrication.
Quality and durability comparable to autoclave-cured parts.
Low void content in thick laminates.
Free-standing post-cures, allowing for lower-cost tooling.

Product Offerings
TenCate offers a variety of products, including epoxy, cyanate ester, and BMI systems, to meet different mechanical and handling performance needs. Their products are tested on various fibers and materials, ensuring compatibility and performance.

Key Products and Specifications

BT250E-1: Epoxy resin with good toughness and high modulus, MIL-R-9300 qualified.
BT250E-6: High modulus resin optimized for rotor blade usage, FAA conformed data.
TC250: Offers long outtime with excellent toughness, optional post cure for higher temperature performance.
TC275-1: Designed for large parts with low porosity, no post cure required for full properties.
TC350-1: Toughened high-temperature prepreg, ideal for autoclave or press cure.
TC420: Cyanate ester with ultra-high temperature performance.

Film Adhesives & Surfacing Films

TC235SF-1: Excellent surfacing characteristics under vacuum cure.
TC263: Toughened film adhesive with 21 days tack life.
TC310: Toughened composite bonding film adhesive.

Performance and Testing
TenCate's prepreg systems undergo rigorous evaluations to ensure low void content and high mechanical strength. Products like TC275-1 and TC350-1 demonstrate excellent retention of mechanical strength under elevated and hot/wet conditions.

Conclusion
TenCate's OOA composites provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional autoclave processes, offering high performance and durability for various aerospace applications. For more information, visit their website or download their datasheets.

Catalog excerpts

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

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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 mechanical...

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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.

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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

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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 via...

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For more information about Out-Of-Autoclave, please visit us online and download our latest datasheets: PRODUCTS Thermoplastic composites Thermoplastic laminates Thermoset composites Parts manufacture QUALIFICATIONS ISO 9001 AS 9100 Burlington - Ontario, Canada Fairfield - California, United States Morgan Hill - California, United States Camarillo - California, United States Nottingham, United Kingdom Nijverdal, the Netherlands Guangzhou, China TENCATE ADVANCED COMPOSITES 18410 Butterfield Blvd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Tel: +1 408 776 0700 Fax: +1 408 776 0107 TENCATE PERFORMANCE COMPOSITES, CANADA...

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