THINPREG™ TP 513

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Polymer Name

Epoxy Resins & Compounds

Reinforcement Material

Aramid (Kevlar),

Carbon Fibers

Composite Materials Functions

Prepreg

Technologies

Composite Materials

Product Families

Composite Materials — Prepregs & Molding Compounds

Thermoset Prepregs

Features & Benefits

Materials Features

Ease of Handling,

Excellent Mechanical Strength,

Excellent Toughness,

Good Mechanical Properties,

Good Processability,

High Strength,

Highly Versatile,

Improved Flexibility,

Light Weight

Features

• Wide range of Fiber Areal Weight, including extremely light tapes

• Toughened epoxy resin system

• High prepreg flexibility

• Low tack

• Out life of 80 days at 21°C (70°F)

Benefits

• Almost unlimited possibilities of composite structure design
• High mechanical properties
• Easy handling and dressing in a mold
• Possibility of repositioning material in the mold
• Possibility of making large and/or complex parts with long mold dressing time before curing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction

Applications

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Structural Components

Building & Construction — Infrastructure, Roads & Paving

Pavement, Highways, Roads & Bridges

Composites End Use

Structural Components

Composites Processing Methods

Prepreg Processing,

Vacuum Bagging

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	1.24 x10^3	kg/m3	ISO 1183
Flexural Modulus	3.3	GPa	ISO 178
Flexural Strain to Failure	4.1	%	ISO 178
Flexural Strength	120	MPa	ISO 178
Tensile Modulus	3.1	GPa	ISO 527
Tensile Strain to Failure	1.92	%	ISO 527
Tensile Strength	54	MPa	ISO 527
Tg by DMA	127	°C	DMA Onset E’
Tg by DSC	142	°C	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Notice

The information contained in this publication is based on actual laboratory data and field test experience. We believe this information to be reliable, but do not guarantee its applicability to the user’s process or assume any responsibility or liability arising out of its use or performance. The user has to determine the properties of its own commercial compounds when using this product. Because of numerous factors affecting results, we make no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Technical Details & Test Data

Instructions for use

Curing cycle
THINPREG™ 513 offers its best performance when molded in an autoclave at 120°C / 250°F with a maximum pressure of 6 bars. THINPREG™ 513 can also be cured out of autoclave, in a vacuum bag.

Recommended curing conditions in autoclave for a monolithic part (<15mm thick)

 

Resin viscosity profile

Cured THINPREG™ TP 513 laminate properties

Cured ThinPregTM 513 laminate properties (after the above mentioned curing cycle has been applied)	With Toray Fiber T700	With Toray Fiber M40J	Test Method
Fiber volume / weight fraction	57 / 66 %	57 / 66 %
Inter Laminar Shear Strength for the laminate structure: 100%@0°	83.0 MPa	76.5 MPa	ASTM 2344
Tensile Modulus (corrected to 60% Vol Frac)	136.3 GPa	221.2 GPa	ASTM D3039
Tensile Strength	2609 MPa	2104 Mpa	ASTM D5467
Compressive Strength		176 ksi	ASTM D5467

 

Safety & Health

Health and safety

THINPREG™ 513 contains epoxy resins which can cause allergic reaction. When uncured, ThinPregTM 513 should be handled with appropriate gloves. When cured, a composite laminate made of THINPREG™ 513 should be cut, drilled or machined in a room equipped with an exhaust ventilation and filtration system, by operators wearing protective cloth and masks.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

THINPREG™ 513 is wound into 300 mm (11.8 inches) wide rolls on a 76 mm (3 inches) inner diameter cardboard tube. THINPREG™ 513 is supported on a bottom silicon paper. The standard roll length is 150 linear meters (164 yards).

Storage & Handling

Storage

THINPREG™ 513 should be stored at -18°C (0°F) to reach the maximum shelf life of 24 months. At 21°C (70°F), the out life is 80 days.