Toray MicroPly™ SF-4

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Toray Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 is a BMI syntactic film that provides excellent elevated temperature properties and compatible to Toray RS-8HT. Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 is available in unsupported or supported continuous film form in various thicknesses from 0.25–2.5 mm (10 mils– 100 mils). Toray MicroPly™ SF-4 has been evaluated and qualified in aerospace structures. 204°C (400°F) Cure BMI Syntactic Film. Film to 127 cm (50”) wide.

Functions: Molding Compound

Chemical Family: Bismaleimides (BMI)

Processing Methods: Compression Molding, Out of Autoclave Prepreg, Prepreg Processing, Vacuum Bagging

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Composite Materials Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Excellent ambient and elevated temperature properties processing
  • Good handleability, drape, and processing
  • Low dielectric and loss tangent over wide thermal and electrical range
  • Good moisture resistance
  • Oven, autoclave, and compression consolidation
  • Lightweight film core; 39 pcf, nom (0.62 g/cc)

Applications & Uses

Recommended Applications
  • High Temperature
  • Space & Satellite
  • Aerostructures
  • Radome

Properties

Physical Form
Thermal Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Tg (DMA); Dry/Wet295 (563) / 305 (581)°C (°F)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density 39 pcf, nom.0.62g/cc

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
  • Out Life: 14 days out life ≤ 21°C (70°F) and ≤ 60% RH
  • Frozen Storage Life: 6 months at ≤-18°C (≤ 0°F)

Out life is the maximum time allowed at 21°C (70°F) or below and 60% or less RH before cure, after a single frozen storage cycle in the original unopened packaging at -18°C (0°F) or below for a period not exceeding the frozen storage life noted above