Prepreg Carbon Fibre Starter Kit - Easy Composites Europe

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Regular Prepreg Carbon Fibre Starter Kit

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Specificatie

Mechanische eigenschappen

Max. onderhoudstemperatuur	130	°C

Productgegevens

Diepvrieslevensduur (bij -18°C)	12	Maanden
Levensduur (bij 20°C)	30	Dagen

Algemene eigenschappen

Brutogewicht	5	kg

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Prepreg product - BELANGRIJK!

Onuitgehard prepreg-materiaal wordt opgeslagen bij -20°C en wordt vanuit onze fabriek nog bevroren verzonden. Deze prepreg heeft een 'out-life' van minstens 30 dagen bij kamertemperatuur, dus bij typische levertijden blijft er nog voldoende veilige 'out-life' over.

Tijdens zomermaanden of perioden met warm weer is het aan te raden om prepregs aan het begin van de week (maandag of dinsdag) te bestellen om extra verzenddagen in het weekend te voorkomen.

Tenzij je van plan bent het product onmiddellijk te gebruiken, moet het na ontvangst zo snel mogelijk worden ingevroren.

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Brand new updated XPREG® version of our Prepreg Starter Kit.

This comprehensive starter kit has now been updated to include the very latest XPREG® XC110 out-of-autoclave prepreg carbon fibre. Also included in the kit is a complete range of vacuum bagging consumables and connectors to ensure a problem-free and successful start into out-of-autoclave prepreg carbon fibre.

Available in both a regular starter kit size aimed at individuals and also a full 'professional' package for small-to-medium sized businesses wanting to move into cutting-edge prepreg carbon fibre manufacture. See the specification tab for a full list of the components and quantities included in each kit.

Verdere informatie

Compatibele mallen

To get the best results from the XPREG® XC110 prepreg system, you need to have moulds that are suitable for use at 120°C. Composite moulds made using high temperature epoxy resin/gelcoat or epoxy-prepreg are recommended. Fully mould materials include:

Geschikte Vormen/Gereedschap

Mallen/gereedschap moeten bestaan uit composietmallen op epoxybasis, epoxy gereedschapsplaat of metaal. In alle gevallen moeten de mallen temperatuurstabiel zijn tot minimaal 85°C, maar idealiter tot 120°C.

The following mould materials are fully compatible:

Hoge temperatuur epoxy handvormmallen (bijv. EG160 / EMP160)
Mallen voor prepreg van koolstof of glasvezel (bijv. XPREG® XT135)
Epoxy gereedschapspaneel (bijv. EB700 Epoxy gereedschapspaneel met S120 Board Sealer)
Mallen van aluminium / roestvrij staal
Gehard glas (voor vlakke platen/panelen)

Although it is possible to use vinylester tools (such as Uni-Mould) they are not recommended due to the increased possibility of surface imperfections (pin holes) which can occur when XPREG® XC110 is cured in the presence of vinylester.

See XC110 Technical Data Sheet and XC110 Processing Guide for full details on mould compatibility.

Curing Oven

To cure the XC110 prepreg carbon fibre included in the kit you will require an oven capable of accurately holding the set temperature, up to 120°C. Programmable ramp rates and set points are advantageous but not essential. You will need to maintain an active vacuum connection inside the oven and so a vacuum port (or hole) through the oven wall is required.

About Prepreg Carbon Fibre

Prepreg carbon fibre components are widely regarded as the pinnacle of advanced composites; their incredible performance and stunning appearance making them the most sought-after performance parts on the market. Prepreg carbon fibre is used to make the chassis and body panels of Formula 1 cars and the wings of the latest 'Dreamliner' passenger jets.

Traditionally, working with prepreg carbon fibre has required always required an autoclave, a very expensive piece of machinery used to cure the prepreg under high pressure and temperature. With this starter kit however, Easy Composites has put together a complete package of materials specially developed to mean that anyone can make stunning prepreg carbon fibre parts with only this kit and an oven (see notes below).

Worldwide Use

The EC.4 Compact Composites Vacuum pump optionally included with the kit can be only used on 240V systems and is available with a choice of power leads for compatibility.

Inhoud van de kit

The kit is available in two sizes; 'Regular' and 'Professional'. There is no difference in the materials used in the two kits and both kits will produce parts of exactly the same professional standard. The only difference is the quantity of the materials included. Both kits are available with or without a Composites Vacuum Pump.

	Regular Kit	Professional Kit
XPREG XC110 Prepreg Carbon 3K, 210g, 2/2 Twill	1m x 1250mm	5m x 1250mm
XPREG XC110 Prepreg Carbon Fibre 6K, 416g, 2/2 Twill	1m x 1250mm	5m x 1250mm
Ongeperforeerde verwijderbare folie	2m x 1.52m	2 x 5m x 1.52m
Vacuum Bagging Film LFT	5m x 1.52m	20m x 1.52m
Breather Cloth	2m x 1.52m	10m x 1.52m
Vacuum Bagging Gum Tape	2x 15m Rolls	5x 15m Rolls
Through Bag Connector	1 Unit	1 Unit
1/4 Turn Valve	1	1
8mm ID Hosetail Barb Connector	1	1
8mm ID Silicone Hose	2m	5m
Nitril Handschoenen	10 pairs	Doos van 100
EC4 Compact Composites Vacuum Pump (optional)	1	1

Please choose the right kit size for your needs and whether you require a vacuum pump using the drop-down list at the top of the page.

Kun je het antwoord dat je zoekt niet vinden?Stel een vraag aan ons technisch team.

....I'm looking to make a large moulding that won't fit in an oven. Can I still use vacuum bagged prepreg and leave for a longer cure time, or will the material not cure at room temperature? In the latter case should I use a wet layup and if so do I still vacuum? Thanks

Unfortunately, no - you cannot cure this prepreg properly without an elevated temperature. At ambient temperature the prepreg would partially cure but this should be considered more of a deterioration of the prepreg, not a proper flow and cure. At room temperature it would take many months for the prepreg to become even partially cured and during this time the resin would never flow in the same was as would in an oven. The end result would not resemble a proper laminate.

If your part is too large for an oven, it might be worth you considering our resin infusion starter kit instead. The resin infusion process will give you parts of comparable quality and performance to those made from prepreg carbon fibre without the requirement to cure the parts in an oven.

We recommend keeping pre-preg sealed in its bag in a freezer at -18 °C or colder. Providing it will fit in, most domestic or commercial freezers are perfectly suitable for storing prepregs.

Our starter kit includes a 240gsm surface layer and a 430gsm backing layer. Once vacuum bagged and cured the 240gsm will add around 0.25mm of thickness and the backing will add 0.45mm so the two layers together are 0.7mm thick. Of course, you can layer several layers of the 430gsm to increase the thickness of the laminate as required.

Yes, for a successful cosmetic finish, you will need to maintain constant vacuum throughout the cure process.

We always recommend an active vacuum connection be maintained to the parts throughout the curing process, as in the case of a very tiny leak, it will sometimes not damage the finished parts. If the bag still felt tight after the drop test but a tiny change in the pump not was detectable when opening the valve then this sort of micro-leak can probably be overcome. If, however, the bag actually feels slack after the drop-test then the leak needs to be found or the whole part re-bagged.

If you intend to cure you part in the oven without an active vacuum connection to it then you MUST have a perfect seal. Any leak in the bag whatsoever, without an active vacuum connection, will guarantee a failed part.

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