Epoxy Systems for Automotive Suspension Composites

Our award-winning systems for glass-reinforced suspension components are suitable for short cycle time RTM, prepreg, towpreg and filament winding processes. Benefits include:

Good dynamic mechanical properties and fatigue resistance
Good chemical resistance
High Tg
For leaf springs, coil springs or other dynamic components

These systems save energy twice—during manufacture, and by reducing vehicle weight.

Suspension Parts

EPIKOTE^TM Resin Systems	Suitability		Curing Conditions
EPIKOTE^TM Resin Systems	Mass Production	Class A Finish	Time[min]	Temp[^oC]	Glass Transition Temp [°C] (DSC Midpoint)	Process	Typical Applications
EP TRAC 06478 EK TRAC 06478 EK CATALYST TRAC 06478		N.A.	30min + 120 min	100^oC + 120^oC	110^oC + 120^oC	prepreg	leaf springs
	Remarks:Inhouse prepreg system systems, good dynamic mechanical properties.
EP 04976 EK 04976 EK CATALYST 04976		N.A.	120min + 180 min	80^oC + 140^oC	130^oC + 140^oC	Filament Winding	leaf springs
	Remarks:Potlife of >20 hours at 20^oC.
EP 05127 EK 05476		N.A.	60 min + 60 min + 120 min	80^oC + 110^oC + 180^oC	160^oC + 170^oC	Filament Winding	springs
	Remarks:Very good chemical resistance, high Tg; highest performing FiWi system pot life ~3h at 25^oC.
EP TRAC 06150 EK TRAC 06150 HA TRAC 06805		N.A.	5-10 min	110^oC + 120^oC	110^oC + 120^oC	RTM	leaf springs
	Remarks:Excellent fatigue properties. Very short cycle time, long resin injection window. The system is preferably combined with Internal Mold Release Heloxy Additive TRAC 06805.