Sika - new epoxy resin

02.04.2010 nauCAT
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Sika - new epoxy resin
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Producer: SIKA (DE)

Sika Deutschland GmbH has introduced a new composite resin system, Biresin CR83, into the composites market. Biresin CR83 has been approved by Germanischer Lloyd for use in wind turbines and is also suitable for marine and industrial applications. The new resin system is particularly suitable for the resin infusion process, due to its low viscosity, good wetting characteristics and variable pot life.

Biresin CR83 has a very low tendency to crystallise which makes it very suitable for applications where storage in controlled temperature conditions is difficult. The low viscosity (155 – 170 mPa.s) and good wetting properties allow for very fast infusion with high quality impregnation. In recent trials Biresin CR83 infused the fibre lay-up in half the time of a typical, competitive infusion system and still gave 100% wet out of the fibers. This can reduce overall production cycle time and costs.

Biresin CR83 has 3 hardeners of different reactivity which allow the potlife to be varied at will. All hardeners are used in the same ratio and give excellent mechanical properties with a glass transition temperature ≥ 80°C.
 

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