TECHNICAL DATA SL348

PRIMCO

Introduction

This is one of a series of prepregs developed for applications requiring both good mechanical
properties and low heat and smoke emission. These prepregs are suitable for aircraft interior
components such as overhead lockers and galley panels.

Composition

This prepreg is based on a twill weave carbon fabric and is impregnated with resin mix 283 to a
nominal 48% resin content. The construction of the fabric is as follows:

Style 2 x 2 Twill
Weight 200 gsm Nominal
Warp T300 4.9 per cm
Weft T300 4.9 per cm

The resin used is a proprietary, modified phenol formaldehyde resin having good adhesion to
honeycomb when cured as recommended. The prepreg has medium tack, but this could be changed
to suit the customer and application.

Cure Schedule

The recommended cure schedules are as Option 1 Option 2

follows:

Lay up the laminate and apply a vacuum of at

least 630 mm Hg. De-bulk as necessary
depending upon the complexity of the moulding.
Place in autoclave and apply a pressure of 3 ±
0.3 Bar.
Heat up at a rate of 2 - 5°C per minute to 125°C ± 5°C 135 ± 5°C

Cure Maintain at 125 ± 5°C Maintain at 135 ± 5°C

for 90 minutes. for 75 minutes.
Cool at a rate not exceeding 10°C per minute.

Release pressure.

Alternatively the laminate may be press or oven cured using the above temperature cycles.

Shelf Life

12 Months at –18°C plus 30 Days at 23°C

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Properties

Typical Mechanical Properties

Requirements/Property Units Test Method Typical

Results (*)
Nom Resin Content % EN 2331 48.0
Typical Formaldehyde Emission mg/m2 AITM 2-0043 <1
Property Test
Temp °C
Tensile Strength -55 MPa ISO 527-4
Warp 23 513
80
Tensile Modulus -55 GPa
Warp 23 57.1
80
Flexural Strength -55 MPa ISO 178
Warp 23 640
80
Flexural Modulus -55 GPa
Warp 23 43.5
80

Sandwich Panel

Typical Mechanical Properties of 1 Ply Panel

Property Test Units Test Method Typical

Temp °C Results
CD Peel -55 N/75mm EN 2243-3
23 72
80
Sandwich Flexural -55 N AITM 1-0018
23 367
80

Typical Mechanical Properties of 2 Ply Panel

Property Test Units Test Method Typical

Temp °C Results
CD Peel -55 N/75mm EN 2243-3
23 120
80
Sandwich Flexural -55 N AITM 1-0018
23 750
80

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Burning Behaviour of 2 Ply Skinned Panel

Requirements/Property Units Test Method Typical

Results
Flammability AITM
60s Vertical 2-0002A
Burn Length F mm 53
After Flame Time F S 0
After Flame Time of Drips F S 0
Smoke Density AITM
Max within 4 min F Ds 2-0007A 17
Toxic Emissions AITM
HCN F ppm 3-0005 <2
CO F ppm 100
NOx F ppm 1
SO2 & H2S F ppm <1
HF F ppm <1
HCl F ppm 12
Heat Release Rate
kW/m2 28
Max in 5 Min AITM
Heat Release 2-0006
kW.min/m2 22
Within 2 Min

2 Layers on 9.4mm Nomex Honeycomb

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