Prepreg System Selector Chart
| Name | Description | Fibre Weights | Dry Tg (Onset by E' DMA) | Resin Density | Typical Cure Cycle | Typical Applications | Features | Typical Fibres | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP736LT | 80°C curing - High strength marine grade - Lloyds approved | 30-300gsm | 135˚C | 1.200 | 8 hours at 80˚C or 2 hours at 120˚C | Marine structures - hulls, decks, bulkheads | Lloyds Register approved, 80˚C curable, high strength, low tack | E-glass, HEC, IMC |  |
| TP513 | 120˚C curing with increased strength | 15-150gsm | 145˚C | 1.223 | 2 hours at 120˚C or 1 hour at 135˚C | All round system | Versatile system - Lightweight prepreg | Quartz, HSC, HEC, IMC, HMC / UHMC | |
| TP402 | 135˚C curing high performance epoxy | 15-150gsm | 170˚C | 1.225 | 2 hours at 135˚C or 2 hours at 160˚C | Motorsports, automotive bodywork, Aerospace | High Tg system, good strength - Ultra lightweight possible | HEC, IMC, HMC, UHMC, PBO, Aramid | |
| TP415 | 135˚C curing Rubber toughened version of 402 for sporting goods applications | 15-150gsm | 145˚C | 1.207 | 2 hours at 135˚C | Sports equipment | Toughened system - Ultra lightweight prepreg | HEC, IMC, HMC, UHMC, PBO, Aramid | |
| TP135 | 135c curing PES toughened multi functional super strong resin system | 30-150gsm | 165˚C | 1.300 | 4 hours at 135˚C or 2 hours at 180°C | Motorsports, foils, highly loaded structures | Medium Tg, high strength, high toughness, structural system - Lightweight prepreg | HEC, IMC, HMC, UHMC, Quartz | |
| TP150SC | 150c ultra low enathlpy very fast curing / snap cure system | 15-150gsm | 130˚C | 1.190 | 2 mins at 150˚C | Automotive, high volume production | Very fast curing, UV stable, high strength | E-Glass, HSC, HEC | |
| TP190 | 180˚C curing PES toughened multi functional super high strength system | 60-150gsm | 210˚C | 1.327 | 4 hours at 180˚C | Aerospace structural parts | High Tg, exceptional strength, toughness and compression after impact properties. Good hot wet performance. | HEC, IMC, HMC | |
| TP380CE | 120˚C curing Cyanate Ester system used for space applications | 15-150gsm | 365˚C | 1.305 | 120˚C for 6 hours Post cure at 260°C | Space structures, super thin skin for honeycomb | Low CTE, very high Tg capability - Ultra lightweight prepreg | HEC, IMC, HMC, UHMC, Pitch | |
| GF736 | 80˚C curing Adhesive film | 150-400gsm with 25gsm scrim glass, 25-150gsm unsupported | 110˚C | 1.300 | 8 hours at 80˚C 1 hours at 120°C | Honeycomb, certain core and steel bonding | Toughened for impact resistance and peel strength. Controlled flow. | Scim Glass 25gsm | |
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