ytec Engineered Materials APC-2 composites have a thermoplastic matrix of poly(ether-ether-ketone)

commonly environmental resistance, toughness and fire resistant properties. APC-2 prepreg can be
stored at ambient conditions and has an indefinite shelf ates made from the tapes. The
polymer is semi-crystalline with a glass transition temperature of 318°F (159°C).
APC (PEKK-FC) composites. Laminates and parts can be fabricated from APC
(PEKK-FC) using a wide range of techniques including autoclave and press
molding. Typical applications for Solvay’s APC (PEK life. APC02 composites retain good
mechanical properties at cryogenic temperatures. The excellent composite properties result from the
PEEK matrix, the full wetting and tailored fiber matrix interface achieved in the impregnation process.
Laminates of the thermoplastic nature of the polymer and the full wetting of the fibers in the prepreg.
Features & Benefits:

 Fully impregnated, unidirectional prepreg

 Large database
 Very high toughness and damage tolerance
 Good resistance to creep and fatigue
 Very good wear resistance
 Processed using a wide range of fabrication techniques at 720°F (382°C)

Applications: Typical applications for Cytec Engineered Materials APC-2 include a

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test configuration that would provide stable crack

propagation in mode II. The initial tests were performed using a span

of 2𝐿 = 100 mm following the test standard. This made it difficult to

achieve stable crack propagation due to the large fracture process zone.

To solve this, the test configuration is adjusted to 2𝐿 = 130 mm. Tde to a too large 𝑎∕𝐿 is that it
reduces the available room to develop the fracture process zone before achieving stable crack
propagation (𝐿 − 𝑎). During the first test in Fig. 16, the configuration was 𝑎∕𝐿 = 0.8 and 𝐿−𝑎 = 10 mm
which is found to be insufficient. The configuration of the second test was 𝑎∕𝐿 = 0.7 and 𝐿 − 𝑎 = 20
mm