Description
LC-E420 is a single or two side coated, 250⁰F (121⁰C) epoxy carbon prepreg designed for a multitude of sandwich panel construction(s) as well as multiple ply laminates. This system can be used in a low tack version (press applications) or high tack and drape for complex contours and shapes.
Advantages
LC-E420 can be layed up using various core materials without the use of additional film adhesives. Excellent strength and toughness allow for LC-E420 to perform well in a variety of finished part shapes and sizes. Low volatiles have also proven ideal for low void, multiple ply lay ups. A wide variety of cure cycles, cure temperatures and pressure also allow for LCE420 to be very user friendly throughout processing.
Physical Properties
Density: 1.4 G/cm3 per ASTM D792
Gel Time @ 275⁰F (135⁰C): 4 - 6 minutes
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 218°F (103°C)
Color: Cream
Tack: Medium
Shelf Life / Out Life / Storage
Shelf Life: 6 months from Certification Date
Out Life: 14 days @ 70⁰F (21⁰C)
Storage Temp: 40⁰F or below
Processing/Cure Cycle Recommendations
LC-E420 can be processed at temperatures from 235⁰F. (113⁰C.) for 90 minutes to 290⁰F. (143⁰C.) for 40 minutes, using low, medium or high pressure. A 250⁰F (121⁰C) cure for 60 minutes is optimal in most cases using press, vacuum bag or autoclave processing with 25 psi pressure.
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Mechanical Properties |
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Property |
Tested per Specification |
R.T. (75°F) |
R.T. Wet |
160°F |
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Ultimate Tensile Strength (psi)
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FTMS 406
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60,300
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51,500
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50,700
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Tensile Modulus
PSI x 10E6 |
FTMS 406
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3.7
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3.6
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3.6
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Ultimate Compression Strength (psi)
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FTMS 406
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62,500
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53,600
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51,000
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Compression Modulus
PSI x 10E6 |
FTMS 406
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3.7
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3.6
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3.6
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Ultimate Flexural Strength (psi)
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FTMS 406
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88,100
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N/A
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63,500
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Flexural Modulus
PSI x 10E6 |
FTMS 406
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3.6
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N/A
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3.2
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Interlaminar Shear (psi)
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FTMS 406
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6,200
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N/A
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N/A
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Sandwich Properties |
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Property |
Tested per Specification |
R.T. (75°F) |
N/A |
N/A |
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Sandwich Peel Strength (in lbs/in)
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FTMS 406
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5
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N/A
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N/A
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Flatwise Tensile strength
(psi) |
FTMS 406
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1,350
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N/A
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N/A
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*Tests performed using 2 plies LC-E420-C100 @ 43% RC, press cured @ at 250⁰ F, 25 psi pressure using ½” thick, 1/8” cell, 3# Nomex® Honeycomb Core.
**Additional fabric styles available upon request
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