Product description
TC420 is a flow controlled cyanate ester prepreg, toughened to resist microcracking.
TC420 is specifically formulated for out of autoclave large structures for ultra high temperature conditions. It can act as a self-adhesive system, is easy to process and yields low void laminates with a flexible cure cycle under vacuum only pressure. TC420 is also autoclave processable.
Product benefits/features
- Excellent thermal stability
- Epoxy-like processing with Tg of BMI
- Used on heatshields and supersonic leading edges
Market segments
- Launch
- Space & Satellite
- Motorsport & Formula 1
- Automotive
- Aerostructures
- Radome
- Industrial
Details
Product category |
Thermoset Prepreg |
Processing |
Out of Autoclave / Vacuum bag Press forming Post curable Autoclave |
Resin type |
Cyanate Ester |
Tg (Dry, onset) | 348 °C / 658 °F |
Cure temperature (Optimal) | 177 °C / 350 °F |
Cure temperature (Lowest) | 177 °C / 350 °F |
Cure temperature (Highest) | 177 °C / 350 °F |
Out life | 21 days |
Post curable |