Thin Ply Prepreg

Selector Chart

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Prepreg System Selector Chart

Name	Description	Fibre Weights	Dry Tg (Onset by E' DMA)	Typical Cure Cycle	Typical Applications	Features	Typical Fibres
TP 736LT	80°C curing - High strength marine grade - Lloyds approved	60-300gsm	135˚C	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
TP 513	120˚C curing with increased strength	30-150gsm	145˚C	2 hours at 120˚C or 1 hour at 135˚C	All round system	Versatile system - Lightweight prepreg	Quartz, HSC, HEC, IMC, HMC / UHMC
TP 402	135˚C curing high performance epoxy	15-150gsm	170˚C	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
TP 415	135˚C curing Rubber toughened version of 402 for sporting goods applications	15-150gsm	145˚C	2 hours at 135˚C	Sports equipment	Toughened system - Ultra lightweight prepreg	HEC, IMC, HMC, UHMC, PBO, Aramid
TP 135	135˚C curing PES toughened multi functional super high strength resin system	30-150gsm	165˚C	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
TP 150SC	150˚C ultra-low enthalpy very fast curing / snap cure system	15-150gsm	130˚C	2 mins at 150˚C	Automotive, high volume production	Very fast curing, UV stable, high strength	E-Glass, HSC, HEC
TP 190	180˚C curing PES toughened multi functional super high strength system	60-150gsm	210˚C	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
TP 380CE	120˚C curing Cyanate Ester system used for space applications	15-150gsm	365˚C	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	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

Note that NTPT measures Tg using DMA T Onset point which typically gives a result 15 to 25˚C lower than Tg by Peak Tan Delta. Tg by T onset is the safest number to use, please be aware of this when comparing NTPT data with that from other suppliers.

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NTPT™ has developed a unique process to spread reinforcement fibres and make the thinnest unidirectional prepreg tapes on the market, with fibre aerial weight down to 15gsm. A wide range of fibres can be processed, such as carbon, glass, quartz, aramid, and impregnated with a selection of in-house developed epoxy or cyanate ester resin systems.

Fibre Type	NTPT Thin Ply Prepreg Aerial Weights Available
Carbon	From 15gsm with MR70 12K
	From 30gsm with typical PAN-based fibres
	From 40gsm with pitch-based YSH70
	From 90gsm with pitch-based K63712
Glass	From 48gsm with 9μ S-glass fibres
Quartz	From 30gsm with 14μ fibres
Aramid	From 20gsm
PBO and other synthetics	From 30gsm

Thin plies offer significant improvements in the mechanical properties of composite laminates and NTPT™ makes it possible for composite fabricators to integrate thin plies into their process while improving quality and reducing lay-up time.

For more information about the benefits of Thin Ply Prepregs, visit Thin Ply Advantage

While NTPT™ is naturally known for expertise in lightweight prepreg materials, we understand that these products are often part of a wider solution needing a broader material portfolio. Customers typically want to marry the performance and chemistry of thin ply with more “conventional” prepregs.

NTPT™ offers a wide range of typical reinforcements, pre-impregnated with the same resin systems as Thin Ply products. The conventional range includes UD prepreg up to 300gsm woven (0/90) cloth prepregs, 300g and 400 g biaxials (+/-45), adhesive film, and prepreg peel ply. Other FAW materials, glass or Aramid prepregs can also be produced. If in doubt, please contact our sales team.