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mAteRiAL seLectoR GUide
Advanced composites
Interactive Material Selector Guide
Pregregs
Thermoplastic fabrics & unitapes
Thermoplastic laminates
Adhesives
Liquid resins
Syntactic films
Molding compounds
Aircraft
Space & satellite
Radomes
Interiors
High temperature
Design & parts
Industrial
Protective Fabrics
Outdoor Fabrics
Advanced Composites
Advanced Armour
Geosynthetics
Industrial Fabrics
Grass
ADVANCED COMPOSITES
TenCate Current Applications and Materials
Commercial Aircraft – Applications include primary and
secondary structures such as leading edges, keel beams, ribs
and engine pylons.
• TenCate Cetex® thermoplastic prepregs and laminates
based upon high temperature, solvent resistant PPS, PEEK,
PEI and PEKK resins.
Out of Autoclave/Structural – Applications include primary
and secondary structures including floor beams,engine
nacelles and structural panels.
• TenCate’s low void structural thermoplastic unitapes and
vacuum bag cure thermoset prepregs enable out of
autoclave and automated tape laying processes.
Interiors – In production for interior side panels, luggage
bins, flooring and components.
• TenCate Cetex® and TenCate Cetex® System3 PEI-based
low FST and OSU thermoplastic laminates and PEI
honeycomb core.
Aerospace Molded Parts – Ranging from molded hydraulic
clamps to helicopter inserts to missile fins.
• SMC and BMC glass and carbon filled compression
molded lightweight parts. Design, tooling and fabrication
capabilities – molding ideas into reality.
Satellites and Space Antennas – TenCate materials are found
on primary satellite structures, solar arrays, antennas and
dimensionally stable structures.
• Low CTE and low moisture uptake cyanate ester and epoxy
prepregs utilizing high modulus carbon, quartz and aramid
fibers.
General Aviation & UAV’s – Materials used in primary and
secondary structures on leading aircraft.
• BT250E-1 and TC250 out of autoclave prepregs.
Radomes – Electrically pure prepregs for military aircraft,
missile and commercial applications.
• Low dielectric, low loss prepregs and adhesives
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TenCate profile
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Aircraft
8 - 10
Space & satellite
11 - 14
Radomes
15 - 18
Interiors
19 - 20
Design & part services
21 - 23
High temperature
24 - 25
Industrial
26 - 27
Recent product introductions
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Product listing
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COMPANY PROFILE
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TenCate
TenCate is a leading supplier of specialty materials ranging
from ballistic armor protection to advanced composites to
geosynthetics. TenCate, a company with a rich 300+ year
history, employs over 3,500 personnel in 15 countries. All
groups focus heavily on innovation and on delivering value
through materials technology.
Ten Cate Advanced Composites
Ten Cate Advanced Composites (TCAC) operates two prepreg
facilities in the United States and one in The Netherlands.
Our aerospace facilities are approved with ISO9001:2000
and AS9100:2004 Rev B approvals. The corporate office for
TCAC-USA along with manufacturing is located in Morgan
Hill, CA which is close to our Fairfield, CA prepreg facilities.
The European corporate office and manufacturing is located
in Nijverdal, The Netherlands. Each of these facilities has full
capability for the production of high performance materials.
Both sites in the U.S. maintain carbon-free areas for the
production of low-dielectric materials used in radomes and
communication composite structure.
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TenCate is a leading supplier of high performance prepregs to
the following segments:
• Commercial & military aircraft
• UAV programs
• Aircraft interiors
• Missile applications
• Radomes for military & commercial aircraft and
defense systems
• Satellite and space structure
• General aviation and helicopter
• Aerospace composite compression molded parts
• Industrial applications
TenCate’s thermoplastic technology is based upon fiber
reinforced thermoplastic laminates provided out of our facility
in The Netherlands, and thermoplastic UD tape produced in
our US locations. PPS-based thermoplastic fabric laminates
are used on commercial aircraft leading edges, rib stiffeners,
keel beams and interior panels. PEI-based thermoplastic
fabric laminates are used primarily on aircraft interiors. Our
thermoplastic aerospace grade unitapes based upon PEEK,
PPS, PEI and PEKK polymers are manufactured in Morgan Hill.
OUR PEOPLE
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TenCate People
Our success is in our people. The majority of our technical
personnel have aerospace industry experience.
The advantage to our customers is having experience that
aligns with their needs.
TenCate has a long history of contributions in the aerospace
industry. TenCate is the leading thermoplastic prepreg
supplier on each A350 and A380. We are qualified and used on
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer aircraft, from exterior structural
assemblies to interiors.
Our mission is to be the most responsive, technology
driven, global prepreg supplier with outstanding technical
and commercial customer support, always exceeding in
customer’s technology, quality and service expectations.
Our focus on solutions and material systems has proven
invaluable in key market segments such as satellites,
radomes, UAV’s and general aviation. We have the most
modern prepreg equipment in the world, and combine this
with responsive customer support and leading product
technologies.
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MANUFACTURING
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Manufacturing
TenCate maintains two aerospace qualified manufacturing
sites for prepregs and resin production. We have the
capability to manufacture 50 inches (127 cm) wide unitapes
and up to 64 inches (163 cm) fabric prepregs. Nijverdal
manufacturing includes the capacity to provide thermoplastic
prepreg fabrics up to 50 inches (127 cm) wide and multi-ply
flat thermoplastic laminates up to 4 feet by 12 feet
(1220 mm x 3660 mm).
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Full computer controlled process parameters and feedback.
Precision filming and precision prepregging capability.
Separate carbon-free area with positive ventilation for
glass, quartz and electronic products.
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Our www.tencate.com website provides our customers
with easy access to product data, MSDS’s, and literature.
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Prepreg Technology
TCAC has expertise and experience in both thermoset and
thermoplastic prepregs. Our thermoset product lines are
based upon cyanate esters, BMI’s, polyimides and epoxy
resins serving high end aerospace applications.
TCAC utilizes high precision film prepregging capability for the
manufacture of tightly controlled resin-content thermoset
prepregs. As the aerospace industry shifts to highly
automated tape laying and fiber placement, resin content and
fiber areal weight control becomes critical to enable these
advanced manufacturing processes.
Recent Investments
Over the last several years, TenCate has made significant
investments in both capabilities and capacity to serve
the growing composite usage in aerospace. This ensures
TenCate’s leading position in aerospace grade thermoplastic
advanced materials.
Bulk Molding Compounds and Special Resin Technology
TenCate acquired YLA, Inc. and CCS Composites. YLA, Inc.
provides specialty resin technology with leading positions
in satellite and high temperature prepregs. CCS Composites
produces both bulk molding compounds with high modulus
carbon and glass fiber. Also part design and fabrication
services are offered. Composite compression molded
parts are in demand as composites move into fuselage and
wings, and many of the smaller complex metal parts shift to
composites for weight reduction and resistance to galvanic
corrosion. Our techniques provide performance with long fiber
molding materials that enable breakthrough applications.
TenCate prepregs are used on almost every Western
world satellite program. Applications include solar
arrays, antennas and dimensionally stable structures.
TenCate’s epoxy prepregs are used on leading UAV
programs for wing, fuselage, radome and control
surfaces.
In aircraft, TenCate prepregs are used in applications
ranging from radomes to interiors, to structural
components.
TenCate out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are used in
general aviation for primary and secondary structure.
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AIRCRAFT
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Thermoplastic and Epoxy Prepregs
TenCate has the most flight experience with out of autoclave
prepregs. Tencate’s out of autoclave epoxy prepregs are
used to manufacture composite fuselages, wings and control
surfaces. TenCate’s precision filming capability and resin
chemistry allows cost effective out of autoclave vacuum bag
processing to improve part throughput and productivity.
Prepregs of TenCate are used in general aviation,
commercial and military aircraft, and helicopter
construction.
TenCate’s Cetex® thermoplastic composites have been used
for primary, secondary and tertiary structures for many years,
and are qualified at major aircraft manufacturers.
TenCate participates in the development of next
generation composite aircraft.
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MATERIAL SELECTOR GUIDE: AIRCRAFT
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
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BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg
Self adhesive to core
Good toughness
MIL-R-9300 qualified
Key Resin
Characteristics
30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C
2.0% moisture absorption after
24 hour water boil
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°C • 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C
EX-1548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or
30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or
15 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
toughness
30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C
RS-8HT
BMI
590°F/310°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C,
post cure at 360 minutes at
482°F/250°C
• RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature
properties with good toughness and moisture
resistance
• Also available as an RTM resin
Fracture Toughness G1c 1.2
Elongation 1.2%
390°F/199°C
or 700°F / • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
Optional post cure of 240
371°C with
minutes at 600°F/316°C
post cure
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow
with long out time.
Fracture Toughness K1c
0.45MPa-m1/2
284°F/140°C • 60 minutes at 190°F/88°C,
followed by 120 minutes
or 374°F /
at 265°F/130°C.Optional
190°C with
post cure of 60 minutes at
post cure
350°F/177°C for higher Tg
• TC250 is TenCate's latest 250°F/121°C service
prepreg now in NCAMP qualification. It is designed
for vacuum bag cure or autoclave
• Good surfacing qualities
• Good toughness
• Self adhesive to core capability
Gel Time: 6-10 minutes at
265°F/177°C
30 day shelf life at 75°F/25°C
Hot/Wet Tg 257°F/125°C
Gel Time: 10-12 minutes at
350°F/177°C
14 day shelf life at 75°F/25°C
Hot/Wet Tg 320°F/160°C
RS-9D
TC250
Cyanate Ester
Epoxy
TC350
Epoxy
397°F/203°C • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• TC350 is TenCate's latest 350°F/177°C service
prepreg. It is a toughened high temperature prepreg
• Low moisture absorption
• Good hot/wet performance
• Ideal for autoclave or press cure
TC550
Epoxy
246°F/119°C • 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C
• TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets
See data sheet for details.
12 second vertical burn
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Thermoplastic Fabrics, Laminates & Unitapes
Product
Name
Resin Type
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
Neat Resin Properties
Specific Gravity 1.35g/cc
Elongation at Yield - 3%
Thermal Conductivity - 0.19 W/m-K°
Moisture absorption of 0.02%
TenCate
Cetex®
PPS RTL
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits
moderate temperature capability and features:
• High impact resistance
• Low flammability
• Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts
including interior beams, floor panels
TenCate
Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
TC1100 PPS
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic
See data sheet for details.
unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PPS resin
TenCate
Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
PEI
Polyetherimide
(PEI)
419°F/215°C
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic
See data sheet for details.
unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid with PEI resin
290°F/143°C
• Process temp - 725°F/385°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or aramid
with PEEK resin
See data sheet for details.
TenCate
Polyetheretherketone
Cetex®
(PEEK)
Thermo-Lite
TC1200 PEEK
Film Adhesives
BF508
Epoxy
186°F/86°C
• 180 minutes at 180°F/82°C or
60 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or
15-20 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• BF508 is a toughened 180°F/82°C to 200°F/93°C
service temperature resin film adhesive
• Available in both supported and unsupported form
21 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C
BF522
Epoxy
365°F/185°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• BF522 is a toughened epoxy. Features low dielectric
and low moisture absorption.
Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10Ghz,
Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 Ghz
Moisture Absorption 1% after
100 hour water boil
BF548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 240 minutes at 180°F/82°C or
30 minutes at 235°F/113°C, or
15 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high
toughness and strength
30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C
Dielectric Constant 3.0 at 10 Ghz,
Loss Tangent 0.017 at 10 Ghz
TC205
Epoxy
275°F/135°C
• 30-60 minutes at 190°F/88°C,
followed by 120 minutes at
265°F/130°C.
• Compatible toughened resin film for TC250
See data sheet for details.
Epoxy
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
30 minutes set time at
350°F/177°C
RTM Resin
RS-50
TenCate Cetex® RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate, TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite - Represents TenCate's thermoplastic unitapes
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SPACE & SATELLITE
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High reliability strucural materials
TenCate materials are widely used on satellite and space
structures and antennae as a result of their performance
characteristics and successful flight history. TenCate
materials have been used on almost every satellite program in
the Western world.
The rigors of space require that prepregs and related
materials must withstand exposure to extreme temperature
cycling and radiation while resisting micro cracking and
outgassing. TenCate materials have been approved for
satellite usage and when combined with ultra high modulus
fibers and specialty weaves, make the strongest and lightest
weight structures.
TenCate prepregs, resins, syntactics and film adhesives are
primarily used on bus structure, solar panels, reflectors and a
variety of booms, tubes and trusses. TenCate’s line of cyanate
ester prepregs provide the ultimate performance, while our
epoxy products meet the requirements for space flight while
providing a more cost effective alternative to cyanate ester
materials
Satellite composite structure must endure extremely
harsh environments and thermal cycling. TenCate’s
technology in low-outgassing, dimensionally-stable, low
moisture prepregs allow the highest performance with
unmatched reliability.
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Prepregs
Key Resin
Characteristics
Product
Name
Resin
Type
BTCy-1
Cyanate
Ester
374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 120
461°F/238°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
with post cure
BTCy-1A
Cyanate
Ester
365°F/ 185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void even
Optional post cure of 60
400°F/204°C
with low pressure cures
minutes at 400°F/204°C
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE:
• TML: 0.68%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR:
0.31%
• CTE Data: 43 ppm/°F (77 ppm/°C)
EX-1515
Cyanate
Ester
274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure 2 hrs at
360°F/182°C
350°F/177°C for final Tg
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE:
• TML: 0.179%, VCM: 0.007%
• CTE Data: 34 ppm/°F (61 ppm/°C)
RS-3
&
RS-3C
Cyanate
Ester
performance with good modulus retention after radiation
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
exposure
Optional post cure of 60
490°F/254°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
• Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE
• TML: 0.22%, CVCM: 0.01%
• CTE: 24ppm/°F (43 ppm/°C)
RS-9D
Cyanate
Ester
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with
Optional post cure of 240
700°F/371°C
long out time.
minutes
at
600°F/315°C
with post cure
• CTE: 28 ppm/°F (50 ppm/°C)
RS-12B
Cyanate
Ester
293°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C • A low tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to
Optional post cure of 95
cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption, excellent modulus
322°F/161°C
minutes at 310°F/154°C
retention after radiation.
with post cure
Outgassing Data & CTE
• TML: 0.24%, CVCM: 0.00%,
WVR: 0.11%
• CME: 1410 ppm/% m
12
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
• Excellent structural properties with low moisture
absorption and good resistance to galvonic corrosion
• Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation
resistance and low moisture absorption. High level of cure
at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at 350°F/177°C.
• Good balance of toughness and high temperature
oven cure and RS-3M, a very low flow autoclave version
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Outgassing Data & CTE:
• TML: 0.36%, CVCM: 0.00%, WVR:
0.33%
• CTE Data: 34 ppm/°F (61 ppm/°C)
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
RS - 17B
Epoxy
RS - 36
Epoxy
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
314°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical,
Optional post cure of 120
390°F/199°C
toughness and modulus.
minutes at 325°F/163°C
with post cure
379°F/193°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.63%, CVCM 0.00%
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Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01%
WVR: 0.17%
• CME: 1205 ppm/% m
Low stress free cure temperature capable
Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity
Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing
Low CTE and CME
Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic
after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture absorption in
a 75% RH environment.
250°F/121°C
EX-1516
Cyanate
Ester
250°F/121°C
• Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature
• Features low cure shrinkage
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and
resistance to environmental and radiation exposure
EX-1543
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
with post cure
RS-4A
Cyanate
Ester
397°F/203°C
TC410
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.71%, CVCM: 0.00%,
WVR: 0.34%
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower cost than
cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture
absorption.
• 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure at
350°F/177°C
Cyanate
Ester
Key Resin
Characteristics
Film Adhesives
• CTE: 56 ppm/°F (100 ppm/°C)
• 60-90 minutes at
350°F/175°C Optional
postcure of 120 minutes at
400°F/204°C
Compatible resin film adhesive with:
• Low cure shrinkage
• Low moisture absorption
• Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking
• CTE: 43 ppm/°F (77 ppm/°C)
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage
• Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
• Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable
for lightweight core bonding
See data sheet for properties.
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Paste Adhesives
EX-1502-1
Cyanate
Ester
260°F/127°C
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
EX-1537
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Thixotropic two part paste adhesive
See data sheet for properties.
EX-1537-1
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537
See data sheet for properties.
• Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance.
Ideal for cryogenic and space applications.
See data sheet for properties.
Syntactic Films
• One part syntactic paste available in four different
densities: 11, 13, 17.5 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used as a
foam core. Low outgassing.
EX-1541
Cyanate
Ester
350°F/177°C
• 90-120 minutes at
350°F/177°C
SF-5
Cyanate
Ester
349°F/176°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 120
• Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs
minutes at 450°F/232°C
• 38 pcf density / 0.6 g/cc
Outgassing Data
• TML: 0.82%, CVCM: 0.01%,
WVR: 0.64%
Moisture Absorption
• 1.4% at saturation
• CTE - 7.4x10-6 in/in/°F for 24
pcf/0.38 g/cc
RTM Resins
EX-1510
Cyanate
Ester
380°F/193°C
• Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at
77°F/25°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C • Good mechanical properties and thermal properties
• Low moisture absorption
• 24 hr pot life
EX-1545
Cyanate
Ester
345°F/173°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure at
400°F/204°C
RS-16
Cyanate
Ester
332°F/167°C
• 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C • Low cure temperature
followed by 120 minutes at
• Two part resin system
300°F/150°C
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• Toughened resin system, two part system
• Full properties with 350°F/177°C cure
• Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C
Moisture Absorption
• 0.85% after 24 hr water boil
• Minimum viscosity 30 cps at
220°F/105°C
RADOMES
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Competitive-edge components
TenCate materials have been used for over twenty years on a
variety of military and commercial aircraft radomes as well as
in antenna structure. Materials used in radome construction
must be free of carbon fiber constructive particles and are
made at TenCate in specialized carbon-free areas. Most
reinforcements are glass, quartz, polyethylene or aramidbased.
Radomes are designed for transmission efficiency. TenCate
materials used in radome construction possess low dielectric
constants and low moisture absorption allowing increased
efficiency from the antenna and exhibit low loss tangents
offering very low resistance to electrical energy.
Low Dielectric Materials
TenCate low dielectric epoxies and cyanate ester
prepregs are used in both commercial and military
aircraft as well as defense and ship radar structure.
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
BTCy-1
Cyanate
Ester
374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
461°F/238°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
with post cure
• Excellent structural properties with low moisture
absorption and good resistance to galvanic corrosion
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.19 at 1.0 Mhz,
3.20 at 10Ghz
Loss Tangent 0.001 at 1.0 Mhz, 0.004
at 10.0 Ghz
E-Glass Laminate
Dielectric Constant 4.30 at 1.0 Mhz
Loss Tangent 0.006 at 1.0 Mhz
BTCy-1A
Cyanate
Ester
365°F/185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
400°F/204°C
minutes at 400°F/204°C
with post cure
• Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void
content even with low pressure cures.
Neat Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.7-2.8 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.003 @ 10 GHz
• TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.70 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.0 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.001 at 10 GHz
BTCy-2
Cyanate
Ester
EX-1515
Cyanate
Ester
EX-1522
Epoxy
RS-3
16
Cyanate
Ester
375°F/191°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure 2 hrs at
360°F/182°C
350°F/177°C for final Tg
with post cure
396°F/202°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
490°F/254°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
with post cure
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• Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation
Neat Resin Properties
resistance and low moisture aborption. High level
Dielectric Constant 2.8 at 10 GHz
of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post cure at
Loss Tangent 0.004 at 10 GHz
350°F/177°C.
• Very low moisture absorption, toughened
• Excellent mechanical properties
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.8 GHz at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.008 at 10 GHz
• Good balance of toughness and high temperature
performance with good modulus retention after
radiation exposure.
• Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum
bag/oven cure RS-3M, very low flow autoclave version.
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.67 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.004 at 9.375 GHz
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.188 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.0051 at 9.375 GHz
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin
Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
Cyanate
Ester
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
Optional post cure of 240
590°F/310°C
minutes at 550°F/288°C
with post cure
• Controlled flow with long out time. Very high
temperature properties
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 3.17 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.005 at 9.375 GHz
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.385 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.0089 at 9.375 GHz
Cyanate
Ester
293°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C
Optional post cure of 95
322°F/161°C
minutes at 310°F/154°C
with post cure
• A moderate tack prepreg with low cure shrinkage,
ability to cure at 265°F, low moisture absorption,
excellent modulus retention after radiation
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.76 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.006 at 9.375 GHz
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.223 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.0056 at 9.375 GHz
RS - 17B
Modified
Epoxy
341°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C
Optional post cure of 120
390°F/199°C
minutes at 325°F/163°C
with post cure
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced
mechanical, toughness and modulus
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 3.1 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.016 at 9.375 GHz
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.2 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.0098 at 9.375 GHz
RS - 36
Epoxy
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than
cyanate esters, vacuum processible, and low moisture
absorption
Quartz Laminate
Dielectric Constant 3.492 at 9.375 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.0122 at 9.375 GHz
RS-9D
RS-12B
TC410
Cyanate
Ester
379°F/193°C
250°F/121°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure at
350°F/177°C
•
•
•
•
•
Low stress free cure temperature capable
Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity
Outgassing Data
Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing
• TML: 0.29%, CVCM 0.01%
Low CTE and CME
WVR: 0.17%
Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic • CME: 1205 ppm/% m
after 200 days with less than 0.35% moisture
absorption in a 75% RH environment.
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Film Adhesives
Product
Name
Resin
Type
EX-1516
Cyanate
Ester
EX-1543
Cyanate
Ester
RS-4A
Cyanate
Ester
Tg
250°F/121°C
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
500°F/260°C • 60-90 minutes at 350°F/175°C
Optional postcure of 120
with post cure
minutes at 450°F/232°C
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
• Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature
• Features low cure shrinkage
• Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking
and resistance to severe environmental and radiation
exposure
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.6-2.7 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.005-0.006 at 10 GHz
Compatible resin film adhesive with:
• Low cure shrinkage
• Low moisture absorption
• Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.75 at 10 GHz
Loss Tangent 0.003 at 10 GHz
Resin Properties
Dielectric Constant 2.98 at 10 GHz
Dielectric Constant 0.014 at 10 GHz
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage
• Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
• Low moisture absorption, low microcracking,
reticulatable for lightweight core bonding
Paste Adhesives
EX-1502-1
Cyanate
Ester
260°F/127°C
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical
performance. Ideal for cryogenic and space
applications.
See data sheet for properties.
EX-1537
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Thixotropic two part paste adhesive
See data sheet for properties.
EX-1537-1
Cyanate
Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537
See data sheet for properties.
Syntactics Films
EX-1541
Cyanate
Ester
350°F/177°C
• 90-120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• One part syntactic paste available in five different
densities: 11, 13, 17.5, 20 and 24 pcf. Ideal to be used
as a foam core. Low outgassing.
CTE 7.4x10-6 in/in/°F
SF-5
Cyanate
Ester
349°F/176°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 120
minutes at 450°F/232°C
• Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs
38 pcf density / 0.61 g/cc
EX-1510
Cyanate
Ester
500°F/260°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 120
minutes at 480°F/249°C
• Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity
at 77°F/25°C
Moisture Absorption
• Good mechanical properties and thermal properties
1.4% at saturation
• Low moisture absorption
EX-1545
Cyanate
Ester
345°F/173°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure at
400°F/204°C
• Toughened resin system, two part system
• Full properties with 350°F/177°C cure
• Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C
RTM Resins
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Moisture Absorption
0.85% after 24 hr water boil.
Viscosity at 110°F/43°C is 62 cps
INTERIORS
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Fire retardant structural materials
TenCate’s Cetex® PPS and PEI based thermoplastic laminates
and unitapes are used in a wide variety of aircraft structure
ranging from floor panels, keel beams, luggage bins and
galley’s. Thermoplastics offer very low FST properties, are
easily formable and offer productivity savings with short
mold cycles, high quality finishes off tool, excellent moisture
resistance and durability.
Lightweight option used on current commercial aircraft.
TenCate Cetex® PEI skins
TenCate Cetex System3 panels represent honeycomb
core stiffened panels based upon thermoplastic skins,
thermoplastic honeycomb core and thermoplastic adhesives.
These honeycomb stiffened panels are used for flooring,
seating plynths, galley’s and luggage bins. They possess high
strength, lightweight, formability with heat while being fire
resistant for interior applications
®
Thermoplastic
film adhesive
Thermoplastic PEI core
TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a combination of
TenCate Cetex® RTL thermoplastic skins, thermoplastic
core and a thermo-plastic adhesive for interior panel
construction in luggage bins, galleys and flooring.
Thermoplastic fasteners are friction-welded, minimizing
core fill and lightening the panel weight.
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Prepregs
Product
Name
TenCate Cetex®
PEI RTL
Resin Type
Polyethermide
(PEI)
Description
Key Resin
Characteristics
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
• TenCate Cetex® PEI either on glass or carbon
exhibits high temperature capability and features:
• Low flammability - V-0
• Good impact toughness
• Low moisture absorption of 1.25%
• Qualified at Airbus and Boeing
• Ideal for interior applications ranging from
floor panels, to seat plyths, to luggage bins
Neat Resin Properties
Specific Gravity 1.27g/cc
Elongation at Yield - 7%
Thermal Conductivity - 0.22W/m-K°
Neat Resin Properties
Specific Gravity 1.35g/cc
Elongation at Yield - 3%
Thermal Conductivity - 0.19W/m-K°
See data sheet for details.
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Tg
419°F/215°C
TenCate Cetex®
PPS RTL
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon
exhibits moderate temperature capability and
features:
• High impact resistance
• Low flammability
• Very low moisture aborption of 0.02%
• Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts
including interior beams and floor panels
TenCate Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
TC1200 PEEK
Polyetheretherketone
(PEEK)
290°F/143°C
• Process temp - 725°F/385°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200
represents thermoplastic unitapes either
glass, carbon or aramid with PEEK resin
TenCate Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
PEI
Polyetherimide (PEI)
419°F/215°C
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details.
aramid with PEI resin
TenCate Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
TC1100 PPS
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents
thermoplastic unitapes either glass, carbon or See data sheet for details.
aramid with PPS resin
See TenCate Cetex® System3
brochure for details.
TenCate Cetex®
System3
Polyetherimide (PEI)
N/A
• Mold temp - 300°F/150°C
• TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a
thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened
panel using:
• TenCate Cetex® PEI thermoplastic skins,
• PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core
with a thermoplastic film adhesive
TC550
Epoxy
246°F/119°C
• 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C
• TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for
interiors, meets 12 second vertical burn
See data sheet for details.
PEI
Thermoplastic Core
PEI
N/A
• Low FST
• Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
• Low moisture absorption
See data sheet for details.
Thermoplastic
Adhesive
Various
N/A
• Lightweight
• Low moisture absorption
See data sheet for details.
Ancillary Materials
N/A
• Melt temp - 230°F/110°C
thermoform process Ten Cate TenCate Cetex® System3
Infra-red heating
Cavity
Rail
Rail stop
Tool
Heater
Insulator
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DESIGN & PART SERVICES
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Lightweight composite part, design & fabrication
TenCate has design tooling and fabrication expertise for
compression molded parts. TenCate manufactures bulk
molding compounds and specializes in high performance,
tight tolerance parts with difficult geometries. TenCate has
experience in designing parts for space, aircraft, thermal
management and industrial/commercial applications.
Satellite/Space
Compression molding is a common alternative for complex
geometry structure that limits the use of laminate style
composites. Typical reinforcements are carbon and glass
chopped fiber.
Aircraft/Missiles/DOD
Thermal management
Design Rules of Thumb
• Tolerance, ± 0.007 - 0.010 inches
• Routine wall thickness , 0.05 inches
• CTE values, 0-6 ppm/°F
Recreational/Commercial
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350
Various Carbon Fiber Molding Compounds Strength vs Stiffness
TEMP9015
MS-4F , CE MS-4A
MS-4H
MS-1A
Lytex
4149
275
TEM9015
1/2” Fiber
Manufacturing: Leading-edge manufacturing systems,
customer driven R & D, extensive quality systems, and
in-house testing set TenCate Advanced Composites apart.
MS-1H,
1/2”
AMC
8590
BMI-760
BMI-760
1/2”
200
Tensile Strength (Mpa)
Lytex 4179
1/2” Fiber
Enduron
4685 - 1/2”
MS-1D
Lytex
4181
MS-2D
“High K”
TEM9016
1/4” Fiber
135
0
14
28
42
Tensile Modulus (Gpa)
22
56
70
84
98
TenCate
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Quantum
126
140
Cytec
Quality: TenCate’s manufacturing processes and quality
systems are certified to a broad range of military and
commercial specifications.
< all material data is based on 1’’ fiber length,
unless stated otherwise
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Bulk Molding Compounds
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
Description
MS-1A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
High modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 42 ksi (290 MPa)
Tensile Modulus - 19 msi (131 GPa)
MS-1D
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
High modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 28 ksi (193 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 19 msi (131 GPa)
MS-1E
Cyanate Ester
327°F/164°C
High modulus cyanate ester
Tensile Strength 38 ksi (262 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 15 msi (103 GPa)
MS-1H
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
Fast cure intermediate modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 37 ksi (255 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 10 msi (69 GPa)
MS-2D
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
High thermal conductivity
Tensile Strength 28 ksi (193 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 19 msi (131 GPa)
MS-4A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
Standard modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 45 psi (310 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 9 msi (62 GPa)
MS-4F
Cyanate Ester
379°F/193°C
Standard modulus cyanate ester
Tensile Strength 45 ksi (310 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 7 msi (48 GPa)
MS-4H
Epoxy
375°F/191°C
Standard modulus epoxy
Tensile Strength 44 ksi (303 MPa)
Tensile Modulus 6 msi (41 GPa)
Resin Properties
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HIGH TEMPERATURE
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Thermally stable materials
High temperature resins are used primarily in military missile
and jet engine applications where high temperature thermal
stability is required. TenCate offers a variety of special resins
which exhibit high performance under extreme temperatures.
TenCate competencies include high temperature resin
systems. These resin systems are utilized in extreme
applications and are used in the hottest components of
jet engines and aircraft. The resins are combined with
carbon fiber unitapes and fabrics.
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
EX-1505T
Cyanate Ester
RS-8HT
BMI
RS-9D
Cyanate Ester
Various High
Temperature
Resins
Pthalonitrile
AFT 700B Polymide
PMR-II-50 Polymide
HFPE-II-52 Polymide
DMBZ-15 Polymide
PMR-15
RS-51 AFR PE-4
PETI 300
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C Optional
post cure of 60 minutes at
• High temperature prepreg system
682°F/361°C
500°F/260°C
with post cure
590°F/310°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C,
post cure at 360 minutes at
482°F/250°C
• RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature
properties with good toughness and moisture
resistance
• Also available as an RTM resin
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with
Optional post cure of 240 minutes
700°F/371°C
long out time.
at 600°F/316°C
with post cure
779°F/415°C
734°F/390°C
698°F/370°C
653°F/345°C
788°F/420°C
626°F/330°C
752°F/400°C
626°F/330°C
Various
Key Resin
Characteristics
See data sheet
Fracture Toughness
G1c 1.2
Elongation 1.2%
Fracture Toughness K1c
0.45MPa-m1/2
• Extremely high service temperature resins
High temperature
stability
• High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft
structure.
High temperature
performance with
post cure
• Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems
Low density syntactic film
Film Adhesive
RS-53
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
Optional post cure at
600°F/300°C
600°F/315°C
with post cure
Syntactics
SF-4
BMI
563°F/295°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C and
360 minutes at 452°F/250°C
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INDUSTRIAL
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Lightweight structure, replacement of metals for high performance
TenCate supplies prepregs materials for a variety of
applications in oil & gas, infrastructure, medical and
recreational products. Composites have become the material
of choice as a result of their lightweight, competitive cost and
unique performance attributes.
Oil and gas applications require high performance, ideal
for thermoset and thermoplastic resins.
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°C
• 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C
•
•
•
•
EX-1531A
Epoxy
266°F/130°C
• 15-20 minute cure at
250°F/121°C
• EX-1531A is focused for high production rate
hardware. It features gel times and flow
characteristics similar to 250°F/121°C cure epoxies
30 days shelf life at 77°F/25°C
EX-1548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C, or
30 minutes at 235°F/113°C or 15
minutes at 250°F/121°C
• EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme
toughness
30 day shelf life at 77°F/25°C
• 60-120 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• Toughened epoxy with good fiber property
translation
• Ideal for sporting goods
• Performs well in roll wrapping applications
See data sheet for details.
• High performance
• Oil & gas, industrial usage
See data sheets for details.
• Good for cure skin bonding
• Low temperature cure capable
See data sheet for details.
TC210
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
Various
Thermoplastic
Prepregs
Nylon, PEEK
PPS, PEI, PP,
HDPE
Various
Epoxy
N/A
Cure Temp
Various melt temperatures
Description
BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg
Self adhesive to core
Good toughness
MIL-R-9300 qualified
Resin Properties
More than 30 day shelf life at
77°F/25°C, 2.0% moisture
absorption after 24 hour water boil
Film Adhesive
RS-15H
• 30 minutes at 150°F/66°C, or
plus 12 hours at 176°F/80°C
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Innovation
The aerospace industry depends upon innovation from
suppliers for new materials and processes. TenCate’s
customer focus on tailored systems, combined with our
comprehensive lab and testing capabilities allow rapid
development, customization and database development.
TenCate’s broad experience in thermoset and thermoplastic
resins, various composite fibers and part design add value for
our customers.
TC250: Toughened 250°F/121°C service epoxy prepreg system
ideal for commercial, military and general aviation.
• In NCAMP qualification
• Ideal for fuselage and control surfaces, high hot/wet Tg
of 257°F/125°C
• Low void content under vacuum bag processing
• Companion TC205 resin film for bonding
TC350: High temperature toughened 350°F/177°C service
epoxy prepreg system.
• Low moisture uptake
• Vacuum bag processible
• Hot/wet Tg 320°F/160°C
TC410: High performance cyanate ester resin system designed
specifically for the latest generation of radomes and satellite
structures.
• Low stress free cure temperature capable
• Resin is low in moisture sensitivity
• Low dielectric and loss tangents for radome usage
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TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite TC1200 PEEK: PEEK-based
unitapes in qualification now for aerospace applications.
• Available in widths up to 12 inches
• Ideal for automated tape laying applications
• Low FST, structural material with low moisture uptake
TenCate Cetex® PEEK RTL Laminates: PEEK-based fabric in
glass or carbon.
• Offered in laminate form or prepreg form
• Laminates per customer specification
• Easily thermoformed into desired shape
TC210: High performance recreational prepreg.
• Low cost recreational prepreg
• Ideal for roll wrapping applications
TC550: Fire retardant prepreg for interiors.
• Low FST epoxy hybrid
• Design to meet current interior regulations
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
BT250E-1
Epoxy
257°F/125°C
BTCy-1
Cyanate Ester
374°F/190°C or • 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 120
461°F/238°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
with post cure
• Excellent structural properties with low moisture absorption and low
outgassing, good resistance to galvanic corrosion.
BTCy-1A
Cyanate Ester
365°F/185°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
400°F/204°C
minutes at 400°F/204°C
with post cure
• Improved toughness version of BTCy-1, very low void content even with low
pressure cures
BTCy-2
Cyanate Ester
TenCate Cetex®
PEI RTL
TenCate Cetex®
PPS RTL
Polyethermide
(PEI)
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
375°F/191°C
419°F/215°C
194°F/90°C
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
• 60 minutes at 250°F/121°C
Description
•
•
•
•
BT250E-1 is a good moderate service prepreg
Self adhesive to core
Good toughness
MIL-R-9300 qualified
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• TenCate's lowest dielectric resin.
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
• TenCate Cetex® PEI either on glass or carbon exhibits high temperature
capability and features:
• Low flammability - V-0
• Good impact toughness
• Low moisture absorption of 1.25%
• Low outgassing
• Ideal for interior applications ranging from floor panels, to seat plynths, to
luggage bins.
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® PPS either on glass or carbon exhibits moderate temperature
capability and features:
• High impact resistance
• Low flammability
• Ideal for leading edges, structural aircraft parts including interior beams, and
floor panels
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
TenCate Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
PEI
Polyetherimide
(PEI)
419°F/215°C
• Process temp - 600°F/315°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PEI resin
TenCate Cetex®
Thermo-Lite
TC1100 PPS
Polyphenylene
Sulfide (PPS)
194°F/90°C
• Process temp - 625°F/330°C
• TenCate Cetex® Thermo-Lite represents thermoplastic unitapes either glass,
carbon or aramid with PPS resin
TenCate Cetex®
System3
Polyetherimide
(PEI)
• Mold temp - 300°F/150°C
• TenCate Cetex® System3 represents a thermoplastic honeycomb core stiffened
panel using:
• TenCate Cetex® PEI thermoplastic skins
• PEI thermoplastic honeycomb core with a thermoplastic film adhesive
EX-1505T
Cyanate Ester
365°F/185°C or • 120 min at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
682°F/361°C
minutes at 500°F/260°C
with post cure
• High temperature prepreg system
EX-1515
Cyanate Ester
274°F/134°C or • 180 min at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure 2 hrs at
360°F/182°C
350°F/177°C for final Tg
with post cure
• Optimal mechanicals, low microcracking, high radiation resistance and low
moisture aborption. High level of cure at 250°F/121°C. High Tg from post
cure at 350°F/177°C.
EX-1522
Epoxy
396°F/202°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Very low moisture absorption, toughened
• Excellent mechanical properties
EX-1531A
Epoxy
266°F/130°C
• 15-20 minute cure at
250°F/121°C
• EX-1531A is focused for high production rate hardware. It features gel times
and flow characteristics similar to 250°F/121°C cure epoxies.
EX-1548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 240 minutes at 200°F/93°C,
or 30 minutes at 235°F/113°C • EX-1548 is a quick cure epoxy with extreme toughness
or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C
N/A
TenCate Cetex® RTL - Reinforced Thermoplastic Laminate
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
RS-3
&
RS-3C
Cyanate Ester
RS-8HT
BMI
RS-9D
Cyanate Ester
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C
Optional post cure of 240
626°F/330°C
minutes at 600°F/316°C
with post cure
• Very high temperature properties. Controlled flow with long out time.
RS-12B
Cyanate Ester
290°F/190°C or • 300 minutes at 265°F/129°C
Optional post cure of 95
322°F/161°C
minutes at 310°F/154°C
with post cure
• A moderate prepreg with low cure shrinkage, ability to cure at 265°F, low
moisture absorption, excellent modulus retention after radiation
RS-17B
Modified
Epoxy
341°F/172°C or • 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C
Optional post cure of 120
335°F/168°C
minutes at 325°F/163°C
with post cure
• Very low moisture absorption with balanced mechanical, toughness and
modulus
RS-36
Epoxy
379°F/193°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Epoxy with excellent properties and lower costs than cyanate esters, vacuum
processible, and low moisture absorption
TC210
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 60-120 minutes at
250°F/121°C
• Toughened epoxy with good fiber property translation
• Ideal for sporting goods
• Performs well in roll wrapping applications
Epoxy
284°F/140°C or
374°F/190°C
with post cure
• 60 minutes at 190°F/88°C,
followed by 120 minutes
at 265°F/130°C. Optional
post cure of 60 minutes at
350°F/177°C for higher Tg
• TC250 is TenCate's latest 250°F/121°C service prepreg, now in NCAMP
qualification. It is designed for vacuum bag cure or autoclave cure.
• Good surfacing qualities
• Good toughness
• Self adhesive to core capability
TC250
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
390°F/199°C or • 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
Optional post cure of 60
490°F/254°C
minutes at 450°F/232°C
with post cure
590°F/310°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C,
post cure at 360 minutes at
482°F/250°C
Description
• Good balance of toughness and high temperature performance with good
modulus retention after radiation exposure
• Features RS-3C a controlled flow version for vacuum bag/oven cure RS-3M,
very low flow autoclave version
• RS-8HT provides excellent elevated temperature properties with good
toughness and moisture resistance
• Also available as an RTM resin
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Prepregs
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
•
•
•
•
•
Low stress free cure temperature capable
Resin is low in moisture sensitiveity
Passes and exceeds space requirements for outgassing
Low CTE and CME
Extremely low moisture absorption. Resin is asymptotic after 200 days with
less than 0.35% moisture absorption in a 75% RH environment.
TC410
Cyanate Ester
250°F/121°C
• 3 hours at 250°F/121°C
Optional post cure at
350°F/177°C
TC550
Epoxy
246°F/119°C
• 75 minutes at 280°F/138°C
Various High
Temperature Resins
Pthalonitrile
AFT 700B Polymide
PMR-II-50 Polymide
HFPE-II-52 Polymide
DMBZ-15 Polymide
PMR-15
RS-51 AFR PE-4
PETI 300
779°F/415°C
734°F/390°C
698°F/370°C
653°F/345°C
788°F/420°C
626°F/330°C
752°F/400°C
626°F/330°C
Various
BF508
Epoxy
186°F/86°C
• 180 minutes at 180°F/82°C
or 60 minutes at 200°F/93°C,
or 15-20 minutes at
250°F/121°C
• BF508 is a toughened 180°F/82°C to 200°F/93°C service temperature resin
film adhesive
• Available in both supported and unsupported form
BF522
Epoxy
365°F/185°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• BF522 is a toughened epoxy derived from TenCate's EX-1522 and EX-1549
matrix resins. Features low dielectric and low moisture absorptions.
BF548
Epoxy
262°F/128°C
• 240 minutes at 180°F/82°C or
• BF548 is a quick cure resin film adhesive, with high toughness and strength
30 minutes at 235°F/113°C,
BF548 is a toughened quick cure resin film adhesive.
or 15 minutes at 250°F/121°C
EX-1516
Cyanate Ester
250°F/121°C
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• TenCate's newest low FST prepreg for interiors, meets 12 second vertical
burn
Extremely high service temperature resins
Film Adhesives
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• Toughened cyanate ester with low cure temperature
• Features low cure shrinkage
• Low outgassing, good resistance to microcracking and resistance to
environmental and radiation exposure.
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Film Adhesives
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
EX-1543
Cyanate Ester
405°F/207°C
with post cure
RS-4A
Cyanate Ester
397°F/203°C
RS-15H
Epoxy
N/A
RS-53
Cyanate Ester
TC205
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
• 60-90 minutes at 350°F/175°C Optional
postcure of 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C
Compatible resin film adhesive with:
• Low cure shrinkage
• Low moisture absorption
• Low outgassing and resistance to cyclic microcracking
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low tack version, with low cure shrinkage
• Good balance of toughness and mechanical strength
• Low moisture absorption, low microcracking, reticulatable for
lightweight core bonding
• 30 minutes at 150°F/66°C, or plus 12
hours at 176°F/80°C
• Good for cure skin bonding
• Low temperature cure capable
350°F/177°C or
600°F/300°C
with post cure
• 120 minutes at 380°F/193°C Optional post
cure at 600°F/315°C
• High temperature cyanate for missile and aircraft structure.
Epoxy
275°F/135°C
• 30-60 minutes at 190°F/88°C, followed by
120 minutes at 265°F/130°C.
• Compatible toughened resin film for TC250
EX-1510
Cyanate Ester
380°F/193°C
with post cure
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post
cure of 120 minutes at 480°F/249°C
•
•
•
•
EX-1545
Cyanate Ester
345°F/173°C
• 90 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Toughened resin system, two part system. Full properties with
350°F/177°C cure. Low viscosity of 140 cps at 110°F/43°C
RS-16
Cyanate Ester
332°F/167°C
• 120 minutes at 275°F/135°C followed by
120 minutes at 300°F/150°C
• Low cure temperature
• Two part system
RS-50
Epoxy
397°F/203°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Toughened epoxy resin for structural applications
RTM Resins
Toughened resin system with very low 150 cps viscosity at 77°F/25°C
Good mechanical properties and thermal properties
Low moisture absorption
24 hr pot life
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Paste Adhesives
Product
Name
Resin Type
Tg
EX-1502-1
Cyanate Ester
260°F/127°C
• 300 minutes at 250°F/121°C
• Two part paste adhesive, good mechanical performance
• Ideal for cryogenic and space applications
EX-1537
Cyanate Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Thixotropic two part paste adhesive
EX-1537-1
Cyanate Ester
405°F/207°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• Low viscosity unfilled version of EX-1537
Cure Temp/
Cure Time
Description
Syntactics Films
EX-1541
Cyanate Ester
350°F/177°C
• 90-120 minutes at 350°F/177°C
• One part syntactic paste available in four different densities: 11, 13,
17.5 and 24 pcf
• Ideal to be used as a foam core
• Low outgassing
SF-4
BMI
563°F/295°C
• 120 minutes at 400°F/204°C and 360
minutes at 452°F/250°C
• Compatible with RS-8HT and other BMI systems
SF-5
Cyanate Ester
349°F/176°C
• 120 minutes at 350°F/177°C Optional post
cure of 120 minutes at 450°F/232°C
• Syntactic film compatible with cyanate ester prepregs
Bulk Molding Compounds
MS-1A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
280°F/138°C
High modulus epoxy
MS-1D
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
280°F/138°C
High modulus epoxy
MS-1E
Cyanate Ester
327°F/164°C
325°F/163°C
High modulus cyanate ester
MS-1H
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
280°F/138°C
Fast cure intermediate epoxy
MS-2D
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
280°F/138°C
High thermal conductivity
MS-4A
Epoxy
327°F/164°C
280°F/138°C
Standard modulus epoxy
MS-4F
Cyanate Ester
379°F/193°C
280°F/138°C
Standard modulus cyanate ester
MS-4H
Epoxy
375°F/191°C
280°F/138°C
Fast cure, standard modulus epoxy
PEI
Thermoplastic Core
PEI
N/A
N/A
Thermoplastic
Adhesive
Various
N/A
Ancillary Materials
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• Melt temp - 230°F/110°C
• Low FST
• Available in several densities from 3-9 pcf
• Low moisture absorption
• Lightweight
• Low moisture absorption
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