CYCOM® PR 520N RTM is a one-part, 179°C (355°F) curing epoxy resin system offering superior damage tolerance and good strain to failure required for composite primary structure applications.
Typical applications for CYCOM® PR 520N RTM include containment cases, engine blades, engine blade spacers/platforms, outer guide vanes, hinges, brackets, fittings and generally primary structure applications requiring superior toughness.
Features and Benefits
- One-part epoxy resin system
- 30 day out-life at room temperature [24⁰C (75⁰F)]
- 18 month shelf-life at -18°C (0°F)
- Low exotherm, i.e., thick part production capable
- ~500 cP (500 mPa·s) initial injection viscosity
- <50 cP (50 mPa·s) minimum viscosity
- Full cure after 2 hours at 179°C (355°F)
- Continuous hot/wet service performance >104°C (220°F)
- Low moisture absorption, ~0.6%
- High resin toughness
- Fully compatible binder, CYCOM ® 7720 RTM, available
- Secure, regional supply chain
Markets
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Processing Method
- Resin Transfer Molding
Chemical categories
| Chemical category | Chemical family | Chemical product |
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| Composite materials | Thermoset composite | Epoxy |
Product Functions
- Medium Service Temperature (70°C to 150°C)
Format
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Resins for Infusion |
Region of availability
- Africa & Middle East
- Asia Pacific
- Europe
- Latin America
- North America