BAYPREG Brosch GB neu_A4.fh11 - BaySystems - customized ...

10
UNBEATABLE
PROCESSING ADVANTAGES
Long potlife
Once the two components have been mixed together in a
cup, it takes 3 – 10 minutes for the initial thermal reaction
to start. The actual chemical reaction begins after 10 – 20
minutes and ends with solidification after a further 3 – 5
minutes (all figures are approximate). This means the
mixture can be processed by hand for up to 25 minutes at
ambient temperatures of between 20 and 23 °C.
Compression mold
Spray head
Long open time for the impregnated fiber
After application of the reactive mix using a 2-component
spray machine, the impregnated fiber has an open time of
up to 45 minutes at room temperature (20 – 23 °C). This
means that the fiber can be further processed in this period
without any loss of quality.
Short mold residence time
Introducing the impregnated fiber material into the heated
mold triggers the controlled reaction of the 2-component
system. The reaction is soon completed and the part cures
very quickly.
Low mold temperatures
Under normal circumstances, a mold temperature of 80 °C
is enough to ensure rapid, economical curing. However,
because temperatures of up to 120 °C are also possible,
the mold residence times can be shortened considerably
if desired. In special cases – if, for example, heat-sensitive
inserts or decorative films are being used – the mold
temperature can be reduced to 65 °C, although the parts
will then naturally have to spend longer in the mold in
order to achieve top-quality results.
No post-curing necessary
Following removal from the mold and subsequent cooling,
the composite part attains its final strength without any
need for annealing. As a result, energy costs can be lowered.
These energy savings, in combination with the shorter
production cycles made possible by the reduced mold
residence times, make an important contribution to costeffective
production.