Epoxy Systems for Structural Rail Composites

For high-strength, lightweight structural composite parts, such as load bearing interior parts, door mountings, shock absorbers and bogies, we offer EPIKOTE™ epoxy resin systems.

For prepreg
Can meet Rail Fire Safety Standards EN 45545 category HL2
Superior mechanical properties
Lighter than steel

	Curing Conditions		Remarks
	Time(h)	Temp(°C)
Vacuum Infusion/RTM Phenolic System
Cellobond Resin J2027X PHENCAT™ 382 Catalyst	1 h + 3 h post cure	60 - 80 °C	Low viscosity facilitates wet out of the reinforcement and the long pot life allows injection into warm tools.
Hand lamination Phenolic System
Cellobond Resin J2027X PHENCAT 10	1 h + 3-4 h post cure	60 - 80 °C	For the manufacture of flat panels or when using fine weave cloths. Pot life up to 20 min for moulding in cooler climates.
Cellobond Resin J2027X PHENCAT 382	1 h + 3-4 h post cure	60 - 80 °C	For the manufacture of flat panels or when using fine weave cloths. Pot life 25 min - 8 hours for moulding in warmer climates.
CELLOBOND Resin J2042X PHENCAT 10	1 h + 3-4 h post cure	60 - 80 °C	Thixotropic to minimize drainage or sagging in steep sided moulds. Pot life up to 20 min for moulding in cooler climates.
CELLOBOND Resin J2042X PHENCAT 382	1 h + 3-4 h post cure	60 - 80 °C	Thixotropic to minimize drainage or sagging in steep sided moulds. Potlife 25 min - 8 hours for moulding in warmer climates.
Prepreg Epoxy Systems
EPIKOTE 6200/6210 EPIKURE™ 710 Curing Agent EPIKURE 130 Catalyst	60 - 75 min	135 - 140 °C
Phenolic Systems
EPONOL 1790	1.5-2 h cure	130°C	Water based resin for the manufacture of carbon and glass-fibre fabric tacky and drapable prepregs.
EPONOL 7098	1.5-2 h cure	130°C	Solvent based modified resin with high impact strength for the manufacture of carbon and glass-fibre fabric tacky and drapable prepregs.