Barrday Epoxy Systems

Barrday Epoxy Systems are a family of thermosets that offer a broad variety of performance characteristics. Epoxies are well known for their strength, toughness, and their ability to be formulated to cure under a wide variety of time and temperature conditions. Epoxy prepregs are structural materials that are used in a wide variety of applications in the composites industry. In protective applications, they can provide structural support to strengthen and stiffen soft armor structures as well as to reinforce ceramic plates to provide multi-hit resistance to armor-piercing rounds.

Polymer Name: Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Functions: Prepreg

End Uses: Helmets

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Variety of cure temperature and times
  • Snap cure grades available
  • Flame retardant grades available
  • Wide variety of temperature resistance

Applications & Uses

Composites End Use

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Process Information
  • The following are general recommendations for successful processing. Adjustments may be required to achieve optimum results in your specific manufacturing environment.
  High Performance Fast Cure, Toughened Epoxy Low Temperature
Resin EPM105 EPM301 EP200HT
Temperature 250 °F (121 °C) 275oF (135oC) 170 – 210oF (77 – 99oC)
Pressure (psi) 45 – 70 45 – 70 45 – 70
Time (min) 60-90 min 20 min 60 min at 210oF (99oC)
Shelf Life

4 Weeks at 77oF (25oC)

12 Months at 0oF (-18oC)

10 days at 77oF (25oC)

12 Months at 0oF (-18oC)

4 Weeks at 77oF (25oC)

12 Months at 0oF (-18oC)

 

Packaging & Availability

Product Forms
  • Barrday’s epoxy systems are available on a wide variety of fabrics such as E-glass, S-glass, aramid and carbon fibers. Unidirectional prepregs are available as well.