| Description |
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L-597 is a modified phenolic prepreg with low heat release properties designed for fast cure cycles in crushed core processing. L-597 is intended to be used as a single ply or multiple ply skin for aramid/phenolic honeycomb in aircraft interior honeycomb sandwich panels. |
| Advantages of L-597 |
- Creates sandwich panels by using the crushed core processing method for high volume applications requiring fast curing times.
- The L-597 system processes rapidly in most platen presses. With rapid open and close cycles, cure cycles as short as 10 minutes are possible using L-597.
- L-597 will allow the designer to create complex structure requiring flexible prepreg, capable of conforming to crushed core tooling.
- Meets stringent FAR burn requirements.
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| Physical Properties on 7781 Glass Fabric |
- Standard Weight: 0.097 lbs/ft2 (473 g/m2)
- Standard Resin Content: 38% by weight
- Volatile Content: 6% nominal
- Standard Tack: Low tack
- Cured Ply Thickness: 0.010” (0.254 mm)
- Other Weights, Resin Contents, and Fabrics are Available.
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| Availability |
- Up to 60" width in rolls up to 100 yards long (152 cm x 91 m)
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| Shelf Life |
- 6 months at 40°F (4°C) or below
- 14 days at Room Temperature (75°F or 24°C)
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| Cure Cycles |
- 30 minutes at 275°F (135°C), or
- 10-12 minutes at 290°F (143°C) Plus.
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| Flammability |
- Self Extinguishing per FAR part 25.853.
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