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HexMC® / C / 2000 / R1A Product Data

Note: HexMC flow is greatly improved with temperature advancemant, typically by heating in an oven. Heat can be applied to HexMC as it comes off the roll, after patterns are cut, or as preforms are made. The material is highly formable right after staging but becomes very stiff after cooling. Recommended staging and the complementary cure cycle for a 3mm thick panel is as follows: Staging: 10 minutes at 100°C Curing 15 minutes at 120°C.

Mechanical properties

The glass transition temperature is 100°C as measured by DMTA following AITM 1-0003 for a 15 mn @ 120°C.

Note : These are typical values obtained with samples cut from a 4mm thick moulded plate, cured 15 mn at 120°C. Storage and handling

Store the product in its original (or equivalent) sealed packaging at -18°C. Leave product to reach room temperature before unrolling, to prevent condensation. The usual precautions when handling uncured synthetic resins and fine fibrous materials should be observed, and a Safety Data Sheet is available for this product. The use of clean disposable inert gloves provides protection for the operator and avoids contamination of material and components.

All information is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability. Users should make their own assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All sales are made subject to our standard terms of sale which include limitations on liability and other important terms.

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