HexPly
M10E
Epoxy Resin System
Product Data Sheet
Description
HexPly
M10E is an epoxy resin system preimpregnated into aramid, glass or graphite multiaxial fabrics and
unidirectional fibers. HexPly
M10E prepregs are recommended for the production of low cost, large thick-
sectioned industrial structures.
Features
Flexible Cure Cycle (185 F to 300 F)
Vacuum Bag or Autoclave Cure
High Flow, Low Viscosity System
Medium to High Tack
Can be Stored at Room Temperature for 60 Days
Optically Clear Resin
Properties
Glass transition temperature: Dry, 241 F, Wet, 194 F
Resin density 1.19
Barcol Hardness 33
Availability
Form
Hexcel
Designation
Fiber
Fiber Areal
Wt. G/m
2
Weave
Count
Warp x Fill
Available Widths
Standard Widths
in (cm)
Fabric PW 282 3K 197 Plain weave12 by 12 50
Graphite UD
AS3C-S
150-300 GSM
AS3C-S
12K
150-300 12 , 24
Physical Properties
Property Carbon Tapes
Tensile and compressiveM10E 37% AS3C-S, 300 GSM
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Mechanical Properties
Property Temperature Condition Carbon Tapes
Tensile Strength Room Temp. Dry 293 ksi
Tensile Modulus Room Temp. Dry 17.6 Msi
Tensile Strain Room Temp. Dry 1.54%
Compression Strength Room Temp. Dry 154 ksi
Compression Modulus Room Temp. Dry 17.0 Msi
Compression Strain (calculated) Room Temp. Dry 0.91%
Cure Cycle
185 F, 14 hours
200 F, 120 minutes
250 F, 30 minutes
300 F, 8 minutes
Cure Procedure
Vacuum bag or autoclave cure using ramp rate of 2-5 F per minute. Recommend hold at 250 F for 30 minutes.
Storage (maximum, from date of manufacture)
At 0 F, 18 months
At 41 F, 6 months
At 72 F, 2 months
FTI-329-MY20
HexPly
M10E
epoxy resin system
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