There is provided a curable epoxy resin composition comprising a liquid bisphenol A epoxy resin, a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin, core shell particles, methyl tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, and an imidazole derivative curing catalyst. There is also provided a method of producing a cured composite component comprising carrying out a pultrusion process using reinforcement fibres and a curable composition according to the present invention, a fibre reinforced composite material comprising fibrous reinforcement material and a cured epoxy resin obtainable by pultruding a fibrous reinforcement material with a curable composition according to the present invention, the use of a composition according to the present invention as the curable resin in the production of fibre reinforced composites by pultrusion and a curable composition according to the present invention for use as a resin in a pultrusion process.
C08G 59/32 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups
C08G 59/42 - Polycarboxylic acidsAnhydrides, halides, or low-molecular-weight esters thereof
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
The manufacture of a prepreg involves impregnating a resin (12) into a structural layer (14) of electrically conductive fibres, the structural layer having a first outer face and a parallel second outer face, the fibres having interstices therebetween, the manufacture involves the steps of: a) bringing the resin into contact with the first outer face; b) passing the structural layer of fibres and resin through at least one induction heater (16) that generates a magnetic field; c) heating the electrically conductive fibres as the magnetic field induces eddy currents in the electrically conductive fibres; d) conducting heat from the heated fibres to the resin in contact with the fibres, such that the temperature of the resin increases to form a heated resin with a reduction in its viscosity; e) impregnation of the heated resin into the interstices between the fibres under capillary action, thereby forming the prepreg.
A prepreg comprising a structural layer of electrically conductive fibres having interstices therebetween, the structural layer having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, the faces each defining an x-y plane separated from each other by a distance equal to the thickness of the structural layer in a z-direction, orthogonal to the x-y planes; the electrically conductive fibres being parallel to the x-y planes; the prepreg comprising resin impregnated within the structural layer and present within the interstices between the fibres; wherein the first outer face comprises a plurality of raised regions, each raised region comprising a plurality of electrically conductive fibres that are oriented with the x-y planes, and have a raised thickness extending out from the first outer face in the z-direction; and wherein the raised regions are parallel longitudinal raised strips having a defined width in the x-y plane, a defined length in the x-y plane, and comprising a bundle of electrically conductive fibres aligned with the length of the raised strips.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
A curable prepreg comprising a structural layer of unidirectional electrically conductive fibres having interstices therebetween, having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, and comprising thermosetting resin impregnated within the structural layer and present within the interstices, and a first layer of thermosetting resin in contact with the first outer face of the structural layer, wherein the ratio of the electrical conductivity in the x-direction, parallel to the conductive fibres, to the electrical conductivity in the y-direction perpendicular to the conductive fibres, is less than 1000.
A resin layer, having a generally planar form and having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, and supported on its first outer face by a supporting structure, parallel to and in contact with the first outer face, wherein the layer comprises a skeletal structure embedded within the resin, the skeletal structure comprising: a plurality of studs distributed throughout the plane of the layer, each stud having a length in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the layer, and terminating in a first end and a second end, the studs having a length extending from at least the first face to at least the second face; and a framework of solid connections, connecting each solid stud to a plurality of adjacent studs, particularly for use as part of a prepreg.
H01B 5/14 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive layers or films on insulating-supports
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
H01B 5/16 - Non-insulated conductors or conductive bodies characterised by their form comprising conductive material in insulating or poorly conductive material, e.g. conductive rubber
A process for forming a spliced prepreg tape by joining adjacent ends (22, 24) of a first and a second prepreg tape (2, 3, 4), each prepreg tape comprising a respective first and second prepreg layer (12, 18) comprising fibrous material and curable thermosetting resin, each prepreg tape further comprising a respective first and second releasable polymeric backing sheet (14), the process involving: peeling of the first polymeric backing sheet from the first prepreg layer, so as to provide a first peeled end region, and optionally peeling of the second polymeric backing sheet from the second prepreg layer, so as to provide a first peeled end region (30), and optionally a second peeled end region (32), over which peeled end region or regions the prepreg layer is separated from its respective polymeric backing sheet; overlapping the first and second prepreg tapes at the first peeled end region, and if present the second peeled end region, so as to form a preliminary spliced join (34, 38), the preliminary spliced join comprising first and second adjacent layers of prepreg and first and second adjacent layers of polymeric backing sheet; ultrasonically welding of the preliminary spliced join (36) to merge together the first and second adjacent layers of prepreg and to merge together the two adjacent layers of polymeric backing sheet to form the spliced prepreg tape.
B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
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SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING A TOWPREG MATERIAL
There is provided a method for applying resin to a fibre to form a pre-impregnated fibre (e.g. a towpreg), comprising directing a nozzle towards a first surface of a fibre, wherein a tip of the nozzle and the first surface of the fibre are separated by a separation distance and the nozzle is configured to deliver fluid across the separation distance to the fibre; delivering a resin through the nozzle to the fibre; and moving the fibre relative to the nozzle in a direction substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the fibres to apply resin to the fibre along its length. There is further provided a system for applying resin to a fibre to form a pre-impregnated fibre (e.g. a towpreg) according to the method of the invention, comprising a conveyor configured to convey a fibre from a first point to a second point in a direction substantially parallel to its longitudinal axis; a nozzle directed towards a third point between the first and second points, wherein the nozzle is configured to deliver a fluid to the fibre at or around the third point; and a fluid source in fluid communication with the nozzle. There is also provided a pre-impregnated fibre material, comprising a fibre having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side is at least partially coated with a resin arranged in a pattern of ovals which partially overlap and are spaced apart in a longitudinal direction.
There is provided a method for determining the temperature to which a length of material is heated during passage through a heating step in a continuous process, comprising the steps of measuring the temperature of the material at one or more distances along the length of the material after the heating step; and calculating the temperature of the material at the heating step based on the temperature at the one or more distances along the length of the material. There is further provided a method of monitoring the temperature to which a moulding material is heated in an impregnation step during a continuous manufacturing process, comprising the steps of combining a layer of fibrous reinforcement and a layer of thermoplastic or thermosetting resin, and at least partially impregnating the resin into the layer of fibrous reinforcement in an impregnation step to form an at least partially impregnated moulding material; measuring the temperature of the at least partially impregnated moulding material at one or more distances along the length of the moulding material after passage through the impregnation step; and calculating the temperature to which the moulding material was heated in the impregnation step based on the temperature at the one or more distances along the length of the moulding material.
There is provided a surfacing material comprising an ultraviolet (UV) resistant polymer layer, a thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer and a fibrous support, wherein a first surface of the UV resistant polymer layer forms an outermost surface of the surfacing material and the second surface of the UV resistant polymer layer contacts a first surface of the thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer, and the second surface of the thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer contacts a first surface of the fibrous support. There is also provided methods of forming cured composite structures having an ultraviolet resistant outer surface utilising a surfacing material of the invention, and cured composite structures incorporating a UV resistant surfacing layer of the invention.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A prepreg comprising a structural layer of electrically conductive fibres having interstices therebetween, the structural layer having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, the faces each defining an x-y plane separated from each other by a distance equal to the thickness of the structural layer in a z-direction, orthogonal to the x-y plane; the electrically conductive fibres being parallel to the x-y planes; the prepreg comprising resin impregnated within the structural layer and present within the interstices between the fibres; and a first layer of resin in an x-y plane and in contact with the first outer face of the structural layer having a thickness in the z-direction; wherein a number of electrically conductive fibre ends deviate from being parallel to the x-y planes, extend out of the structural layer and into the z-direction, the deviating fibres entering and passing through essentially the entire thickness of the first layer of resin.
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
B32B 5/06 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer needled to another layer, e.g. of fibres, of paper
B32B 27/04 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as impregnant, bonding, or embedding substance
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
11.
THERMALLY CURABLE RESIN BLEND AND ITS USE IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS
A thermally curable resin blend, comprising a) from 50 to 90 wt% cycloaliphatic curable epoxy resin having an epoxy equivalent weight of greater than 350, b) from 2 to 25 wt% of a tri- or tetra- functional epoxy reactive diluent having an epoxy equivalent weight of less than 200, and c) a curing agent; a process of thermally curing such a resin blend, the cured resin, a prepreg impregnated with the curable resin blend, and a composite material obtainable by curing such a prepreg.
There is provided a surfacing material comprising: a) a fibrous support layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first edge and an opposing second edge, and first and second ends; and5 b) a lightning strike protection (LSP) layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first edge and an opposing second edge, and first and second ends; wherein the first surface of the LSP layer contacts the second surface of the fibrous support layer, and the first edge of the LSP layer extends beyond the 10 first edge of the fibrous support layer. There is also provided methods for manufacturing a cured composite structure using the materials of the invention.
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
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B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
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B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
B32B 15/02 - Layered products essentially comprising metal in a form other than a sheet, e.g. wire, particles
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/42 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising condensation resins of aldehydes, e.g. with phenols, ureas or melamines
13.
USE OF HYDROXY SUBSTITUTED URONES AS CURE ACCELERATORS
Urone compounds containing at least 2 orthohydroxyphenyl urea units where the units are coupled via a divalent or multivalent bridging group which may be heterointerrupted are used as cure accelerators for thermosetting resin systems particularly fibre filled epoxy resin.
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
14.
Urea derivatives and their use as curatives and curative accelerators for resin systems
Bisorthohydroxy aromatic urones and their use as curatives and cure accelerators in resin systems particularly epoxy resin systems provide formulations with good outlife, low curing temperatures and desirable glass transition temperatures after curing, they are particularly useful in prepregs used in the production of components for the aerospace and wind turbine industries.
C07C 275/40 - Derivatives of urea, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of urea groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton being further substituted by nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
There is provided a resin composition for producing a composite part, comprising: a) from 30 to 90 wt % by weight of the composition of an epoxy resin component; and b) from 5 to 50 wt % by weight of the composition of a curative component; wherein the epoxy resin component comprises N,N,N′,N′-tetraglycidyl-4,4′-diamino-3,3′-dimethyldiphenylmethane (M-TGDDM) in an amount of at least 30 wt % by weight of the epoxy resin component; and further wherein the curative component comprises one or more of a diaminodiphenyl sulfone, a diaminobenzophenone, a fluorene diamine, a methylene bis aniline, including hybrid methylene bis anilines, or a substituted diamine toluene. There is also provided the use of N,N,N′,N′-tetraglycidyl-4,4′-diamino-3,3′-dimethyldiphenylmethane (M-TGDDM) as a compression performance improving additive in a resin composition for producing a composite part. There are also provided curable composite components, cured composite components produced therefrom and the use of such components as aircraft components.
C08L 87/00 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds, obtained otherwise than by polymerisation reactions only involving unsaturated carbon-to-carbon bonds
A process for forming a spliced prepreg tape by joining adjacent ends (22, 24) of a first and a second prepreg tape (2, 3, 4), each prepreg tape comprising a respective first and second prepreg layer (12, 18) comprising fibrous material and curable thermosetting resin, each prepreg tape further comprising a respective first and second releasable polymeric backing sheet (14), the process involving: peeling of the first polymeric backing sheet from the first prepreg layer, so as to provide a first peeled end region, and optionally peeling of the second polymeric backing sheet from the second prepreg layer, so as to provide a first peeled end region (30), and optionally a second peeled end region (32), over which peeled end region or regions the prepreg layer is separated from its respective polymeric backing sheet; overlapping the first and second prepreg tapes at the first peeled end region, and if present the second peeled end region, so as to form a preliminary spliced join (34, 38), the preliminary spliced join comprising first and second adjacent layers of prepreg and first and second adjacent layers of polymeric backing sheet; ultrasonically welding of the preliminary spliced join (36) to merge together the first and second adjacent layers of prepreg and to merge together the two adjacent layers of polymeric backing sheet to form the spliced prepreg tape.
A curable prepreg comprising a structural layer of unidirectional electrically conductive fibres having interstices therebetween, having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, and comprising thermosetting resin impregnated within the structural layer and present within the interstices, and a first layer of thermosetting resin in contact with the first outer face of the structural layer, wherein the ratio of the electrical conductivity in the x-direction, parallel to the conductive fibres, to the electrical conductivity in the y-direction perpendicular to the conductive fibres, is less than 1000.
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
C08J 5/10 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material characterised by the additives used in the polymer mixture
B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
A resin layer, having a generally planar form and having a first outer face and an essentially parallel second outer face, and supported on its first outer face by a supporting structure, parallel to and in contact with the first outer face, wherein the layer comprises a skeletal structure embedded within the resin, the skeletal structure comprising: a plurality of studs distributed throughout the plane of the layer, each stud having a length in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the layer, and terminating in a first end and a second end, the studs having a length extending from at least the first face to at least the second face; and a framework of solid connections, connecting each solid stud to a plurality of adjacent studs, particularly for use as part of a prepreg.
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 3/12 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 3/30 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids characterised by a layer formed with recesses or projections, e.g. grooved, ribbed
19.
A PREPREG, A METHOD OF TESTING THEREOF AND A PROCESS FOR ITS MANUFACTURE
A prepreg comprising a structural layer comprising fibres having interstices therebetween, and comprising curable thermosetting resin impregnated within the structural layer and present within the interstices, wherein the prepreg comprises a test region that is free of curable thermosetting resin; a method of testing the pregreg, wherein the method comprises the steps of a) carrying out a measurement test on a test area of the test region, followed by b) inferring a property of the prepreg from the results of the measurement; and a process for the manufacture of the prepreg, the process comprising the steps of: providing a structural layer comprising fibres, having a first face and a second face, and a first impregnating layer comprising curable thermosetting resin; bringing the first face of the structural layer into contact with the first impregnating layer; compressing the structural layer and first impregnation layer together so that curable resin impregnates the fibrous layer so that it is present between the interstices between the fibres, thereby forming the prepreg; wherein the first impregnating layer comprises a region where no impregnation occurs, thereby producing the test region of the prepreg that is free of curable resin.
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B32B 5/28 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer impregnated with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
The host compound in a clathrate is an amino or hydroxyl containing aromatic phosphorous compound, clathrates containing a resin curative and their use in curable resin compositions to produce moulded articles particularly fibre reinforced articles.
There is provided a surfacing material comprising an ultraviolet (UV) resistant polymer layer, a thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer and a fibrous support, wherein a first surface of the UV resistant polymer layer forms an outermost surface of the surfacing material and the second surface of the UV resistant polymer layer contacts a first surface of the thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer, and the second surface of the thermocurable or thermoplastic resin layer contacts a first surface of the fibrous support. There is also provided methods of forming cured composite structures having an ultraviolet resistant outer surface utilising a surfacing material of the invention, and cured composite structures incorporating a UV resistant surfacing layer of the invention.
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
The present invention is concerned with a moulding material comprising: a) A primary non-woven fibre layer; b) A secondary non-woven fibre layer, and c) A resin layer; wherein the resin layer bonds the secondary non-woven fibre layer to a first surface of the primary non-woven fibre layer, and the resin layer is exposed on the second surface of the primary non-woven layer.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
B32B 5/10 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer reinforced with filaments
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
A moulding material which comprises: (a) a structural reinforcement layer comprising a fibrous reinforcement material optionally in combination with a second resin composition; and (b) a surface enhancing layer, for contacting a surface of a mould or tool, comprising a first non-woven fibre carrier in combination with a first resin composition containing a rheology modifier and a curing agent, wherein the first resin composition provides an external mould or tool-contacting surface of the moulding material. The moulding material can be cured to form a moulded article having a high quality surface finish that requires minimal preparation before painting and/or application in its intended use. The moulded article may be provided with sacrificial discontinuous indicator means to assist in uniform removal of a part of the surface enhancing layer of the moulded article for specific applications.
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B29C 70/18 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length in the form of a mat, e.g. sheet moulding compound [SMC]
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A prepreg or semipreg precursor comprising a fibre reinforcement and a resin composition fused thereto, the resin composition containing at least one epoxy resin and a latent curing agent, wherein the epoxy resin and the latent curing agent form a solid phase at ambient temperature, the latent curing agent forming a discrete phase within the epoxy resin. The stabilized uncured resin composition and prepregs and semipregs incorporating the same are easy to handle, have desirable curing temperatures and show good outlife at ambient to mid range temperatures.
An assembly (113) for composite manufacture is provided. The assembly comprises a cured resin impregnated reinforcement material (112) comprising a fibre component and a resin matrix component, in which the resin matrix component comprises polyurethane, the assembly having a length to width ratio of at least 5:1, and the assembly defining a longitudinal direction (L) along its length; and a peel ply (116) in contact with the cured resin impregnated reinforcement material (112), the peel ply (116) comprising a woven layer having a plurality of longitudinal fibres (118) extending in the longitudinal direction (L); and a plurality of transverse fibres (120) extending in a transverse direction (T) normal to the longitudinal direction (L); in which the areal density of the plurality of transverse fibres (120) is higher than the areal density of the plurality of longitudinal fibres (118).
B29C 70/52 - Pultrusion, i.e. forming and compressing by continuously pulling through a die
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/68 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts by incorporating or moulding on preformed parts, e.g. inserts or layers
A self-adhesive prepreg comprising a fibre reinforcement layer having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the fibre reinforcement layer has been pre-impregnated with a self-adhesive resin composition. The self-adhesive may be used as a structural reinforcement and is especially adapted for direct bonding to oily steel or galvanized steel in the automotive, aerospace and other sheet metal fabrication industries.
C08G 59/30 - Di-epoxy compounds containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
C08G 59/32 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups
C08G 59/38 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups together with di-epoxy compounds
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
Bisorthohydroxy aromatic urones and their use as curatives and cure accelerators in resin systems particularly epoxy resin systems provide formulations with good outlife, low curing temperatures and desirable glass transition temperatures after curing, they are particularly useful in prepregs used in the production of components for the aerospace and wind turbine industries.
C07C 275/34 - Derivatives of urea, i.e. compounds containing any of the groups the nitrogen atoms not being part of nitro or nitroso groups having nitrogen atoms of urea groups bound to carbon atoms of six-membered aromatic rings of a carbon skeleton being further substituted by singly-bound oxygen atoms having nitrogen atoms of urea groups and singly-bound oxygen atoms bound to carbon atoms of the same non-condensed six-membered aromatic ring
An adhesive composition comprising a silane-modified epoxy resin, a dicyclopentadiene novolac epoxy resin and a curing agent. The composition shows good oily steel bonding, even in the absence of CTBN rubber or rubber adducts as toughening agents, with good Tg values of the cured resin and good Tg retention after hot wet aging.
C08G 59/30 - Di-epoxy compounds containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
C08G 59/32 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
A method of manufacture of a composite component is provided, the method comprising the steps of providing two layers of pre-preg composite material, one of which has an edge adjacent a surface of the other. Pressure and, optionally, vibrational energy is applied to the edge to thereby smooth the ply drop.
Formulations comprising from 10 to 80% by weight of the formulation of a halogenated epoxy resin; from 1 to 15% by weight of the formulation of an antimony based fire retardant; from 1 to 10% by weight of the formulation of an inorganic or non-polymeric organic phosphorous containing fire retardant; and from 1 to 30% by weight of the formulation of a curative system are provided. The formulations are particularly suitable for producing aircraft interior composite components having good fire retarding properties, low smoke emission, low smoke toxicity and low heat release properties. The formulations also have excellent processing and mechanical properties. Further components may be included in the compositions to improve various properties, including the fire retarding, low smoke emission, low smoke toxicity and low heat release properties and to also further improve the processing and mechanical properties, including toughness. Compositions produced from the formulations have excellent processing and mechanical properties, and may also have good surface finishes.
C08G 59/30 - Di-epoxy compounds containing atoms other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
A curative system comprising a combination of adipic acid dihydrazide and/or isophthalic dihydrazide and a clathrate in which the guest compound of the clathrate comprises an imidazole, an imidazoline or diazabicycloalkanes (DBCA).
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C07C 257/22 - Compounds containing carboxyl groups, the doubly-bound oxygen atom of a carboxyl group being replaced by a doubly-bound nitrogen atom, this nitrogen atom not being further bound to an oxygen atom, e.g. imino-ethers, amidines with replacement of the other oxygen atom of the carboxyl group by nitrogen atoms, e.g. amidines having nitrogen atoms of amidino groups further bound to nitrogen atoms, e.g. hydrazidines
C07D 235/00 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazole or hydrogenated 1,3-diazole rings, condensed with other rings
C07D 247/02 - Heterocyclic compounds containing rings having two nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, according to more than one of groups having the nitrogen atoms in positions 1 and 3
C08G 59/00 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per moleculeMacromolecules obtained by reaction of epoxy polycondensates with monofunctional low-molecular-weight compoundsMacromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
The present invention is concerned with a moulding material comprising: a) A primary non-woven fibre layer; b) A secondary non-woven fibre layer, and c) A resin layer; wherein the resin layer bonds the secondary non-woven fibre layer to a first surface of the primary non-woven fibre layer, and the resin layer is exposed on the second surface of the primary non- woven layer.
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 7/03 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers with respect to the orientation of features
B32B 7/09 - Interconnection of layers by mechanical means by stitching, needling or sewing
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
A moulding material which comprises: (a) a structural reinforcement layer comprising a fibrous reinforcement material optionally in combination with a second resin composition; and (b) a surface enhancing layer, for contacting a surface of a mould or tool, comprising a first non-woven fibre carrier in combination with a first resin composition containing a rheology modifier and a curing agent, wherein the first resin composition provides an external mould or tool-contacting surface of the moulding material. The moulding material can be cured to form a moulded article having a high quality surface finish that requires minimal preparation before painting and/or application in its intended use. The moulded article may be provided with sacrificial discontinuous indicator means to assist in uniform removal of a part of the surface enhancing layer of the moulded article for specific applications.
B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29C 70/64 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising fillers only the filler influencing the surface characteristics of the material, e.g. by concentrating near the surface or by incorporation into the surface by force
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
B32B 27/26 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using curing agents
There is provided a resin composition for producing a composite part, comprising: a) from 30 to 90 wt% by weight of the composition of an epoxy resin component; and b) from 5 to 50 wt% by weight of the composition of a curative component; wherein the epoxy resin component comprises N,N,N',N'-tetraglycidyl-4,4'-diamino- 3,3'-dimethyldiphenylmethane (M-TGDDM) in an amount of at least 30 wt% by weight of the epoxy resin component; and further wherein the curative component comprises one or more of a diaminodiphenyl sulfone, a diaminobenzophenone, a fluorene diamine, a methylene bis aniline, including hybrid methylene bis anilines, or a substituted diamine toluene. There is also provided the use of N,N,N',N'-tetraglycidyl-4,4'-diamino-3,3'- dimethyldiphenylmethane (M-TGDDM) as a compression performance improving additive in a resin composition for producing a composite part. There are also provided curable composite components, cured composite components produced therefrom and the use of such components as aircraft components.
A fast cure cycle for thermocurable resins coupled with long storage stability is achieved by applying a curative containing particulate cure initiator to the surface of a layer of the thermocurable resin and by employing conditions of temperature and pressure to drive the curative into the resin to cause rapid cure of the resin.
A prepreg or semipreg precursor comprising a fibre reinforcement and a resin composition fused thereto, the resin composition containing at least one epoxy resin and a latent curing agent, wherein the epoxy resin and the latent curing agent form a solid phase at ambient temperature, the latent curing agent forming a discrete phase within the epoxy resin. The stabilized uncured resin composition and prepregs and semipregs incorporating the same are easy to handle, have desirable curing temperatures and show good outlife at ambient to mid range temperatures.
This invention relates to a curative composition and its use in curing epoxy resins and prepregs, adhesives and moulded materials derived therefrom. The curative composition comprises a clathrate comprising a host component and a guest component, the host comprising a carboxylic acid or ester compounds as defined or phenolphthalin and the guest comprising an imidazole or imidazoline component.
The host compound in a clathrate is an amino or hydroxyl containing aromatic phosphorous compound, clathrates containing a resin curative and their use in curable resin compositions to produce moulded articles particularly fibre reinforced articles.
C08G 59/00 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per moleculeMacromolecules obtained by reaction of epoxy polycondensates with monofunctional low-molecular-weight compoundsMacromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups
C09J 163/00 - Adhesives based on epoxy resinsAdhesives based on derivatives of epoxy resins
A self-adhesive prepreg comprising a fibre reinforcement layer having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the fibre reinforcement layer has been pre-impregnated with a self-adhesive resin composition. The self-adhesive may be used as a structural reinforcement and is especially adapted for direct bonding to oily steel or galvanized steel in the automotive, aerospace and other sheet metal fabrication industries.
An assembly (113) for composite manufacture is provided. The assembly comprises a cured resin impregnated reinforcement material (112) comprising a fibre component and a resin matrix component, in which the resin matrix component comprises polyurethane, the assembly having a length to width ratio of at least 5:1, and the assembly defining a longitudinal direction (L) along its length; and a peel ply (116) in contact with the cured resin impregnated reinforcement material (112), the peel ply (116) comprising a woven layer having a plurality of longitudinal fibres (118) extending in the longitudinal direction (L); and a plurality of transverse fibres (120) extending in a transverse direction (T) normal to the longitudinal direction (L); in which the areal density of the plurality of transverse fibres (120) is higher than the areal density of the plurality of longitudinal fibres (118).
There is provide a process for unwinding material from a spool (2) wherein the angle (Θ) of take off at the first contact point (4) for the unwind is always in the range 0±20°, and wherein the first contact point (4) for the unwind is no more than 600 mm from the axis (3) of rotation of the spool (2). There is also provided an apparatus for the unwinding of material from a spool (2) comprising an axis (3) upon which a spool (2) may be rotatably mounted and a static first contact point (4) for the unwound material positioned no more than 600 mm from the centre of the axis (3), wherein the angle (Θ) of take off at the first contact point (4) for the unwind is always in the range 0±20°.
A fast cure cycle for thermocurable resins coupled with long storage stability is achieved by applying a curative containing particulate cure initiator to the surface of a layer of the thermocurable resin and by employing conditions of temperature and pressure that drive the curative into the resin to cause rapid cure of the resin.
An adhesive composition comprising a silane-modified epoxy resin, a dicyclopentadiene novolac epoxy resin and a curing agent. The composition shows good oily steel bonding, even in the absence of CTBN rubber or rubber adducts as toughening agents, with good Tg values of the cured resin and good Tg retention after hot wet aging.
C08G 59/14 - Polycondensates modified by chemical after-treatment
C08G 59/32 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
A method of manufacture of a composite component is provided, the method comprising the steps of providing two layers of pre-preg composite material, one of which has an edge adjacent a surface of the other. Pressure and, optionally, vibrational energy is applied to the edge to thereby smooth the ply drop.
A curative system comprising a combination of adipic acid dihydrazide and/or isophthalic dihydrazide and a clathrate in which the guest compound of the clathrate comprises an imidazole, an imidazoline or diazabicycloalkanes (DBCA).
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
Formulations comprising from 10 to 80% by weight of the formulation of a halogenated epoxy resin; from 1 to 15% by weight of the formulation of an antimony based fire retardant; from 1 to 10% by weight of the formulation of an inorganic or non-polymeric organic phosphorous containing fire retardant; and from 1 to 30% by weight of the formulation of a curative system are provided. The formulations are particularly suitable for producing aircraft interior composite components having good fire retarding properties, low smoke emission, low smoke toxicity and low heat release properties. The formulations also have excellent processing and mechanical properties. Further components may be included in the compositions to improve various properties, including the fire retarding, low smoke emission, low smoke toxicity and low heat release properties and to also further improve the processing and mechanical properties, including toughness. Compositions produced from the formulations have excellent processing and mechanical properties, and may also have good surface finishes.
A curative resin containing at least 50 wt % of an epoxy phenolic resin comprising a mixture of a carboxylic hydrazide and a hydroxy substituted urone.
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
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Ultrasonic welding of fibre reinforced thermosetting resin sections
Process for forming a permanent join between two sections of fibrous material contained in a thermosetting resin matrix, said process comprising overlaying the two sections and subjecting the overlaid sections to ultrasonic welding to form a permanent join between the two sections, wherein there is no significant change in the sub-ambient Tg of the fibrous material contained in the thermosetting resin matrix in the region of the permanent join.
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical properties Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations
This invention relates to a curative composition and its use in curing epoxy resins and prepregs, adhesives and moulded materials derived therefrom. The curative composition comprises a clathrate comprising a host component and a guest component, the host comprising a carboxylic acid or ester compounds as defined or phenolphthalin and the guest comprising an imidazole or imidazoline component.
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
The invention relates to an intermediate material (132) for the manufacture of composite components, having a prepreg layer (116) and an interleaving layer (120) made up of at least two sections of thermally joined thermoplastic interleaving material sections (120a, 120b). The invention also relates to a method of manufacture of such an intermediate material.
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 37/22 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of both discrete and continuous layers
The invention relates to a particulate curing component for a thermosetting resin, the particulate curing component comprising particles of a solid resin, wherein a curative for the thermosetting resin is dispersed within the particles of solid resin. The invention also relates to methods of forming particulate curing components and compositions comprising particulate curing components.
C08J 3/21 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring in the presence of a liquid phase the polymer being premixed with a liquid phase
C08J 3/24 - Crosslinking, e.g. vulcanising, of macromolecules
C08J 3/22 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring using masterbatch techniques
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08K 9/04 - Ingredients treated with organic substances
There is provide a process for unwinding material from a spool (2) wherein the angle (Θ) of take off at the first contact point (4) for the unwind is always in the range 0 ± 20°, and wherein the first contact point (4) for the unwind is no more than 600 mm from the axis (3) of rotation of the spool (2). There is also provided an apparatus for the unwinding of material from a spool (2) comprising an axis (3) upon which a spool (2) may be rotatably mounted and a static first contact point (4) for the unwound material positioned no more than 600 mm from the centre of the axis (3), wherein the angle (Θ) of take off at the first contact point (4) for the unwind is always in the range 0 ± 20°.
This invention relates to a resin composition. The resin composition comprises a first polyfunctional epoxy component (i) comprising an epoxy resin based on a alkylol alkane triglycidyl ether monomer, and a second component, (ii) comprising an epoxy resin. The composition further comprise a third component, (iii) comprising a hydrazide based curative in combination with either (a) a urone based curative or (b) an imidazole based curative or both.
C08G 59/38 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups together with di-epoxy compounds
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
A curable polymeric resin composition comprising i. a resin system comprising at least one resin component, ii. a curative system, and iii. a particle system comprising a multistage polymeric particle comprising a polymer composition (PC1) comprising a) one stage (A) comprising a polymer (A1) having a glass transition temperature of less than 10°C b), one stage (B) comprising a polymer (B1) having a glass transition temperature of at least 60°C and c) and a polymer (C1) having a glass transition temperature of at least 30°C wherein at least the component a) and the component b) of composition (PC1) are part of a multistage polymer (MP1), and characterized in that the polymer (C1) has a mass average molecular weight Mw of at least 100 000g/mol and that the component c) represents at most 40wt% of the composition based on the total weight of.
There is provided a curative system for epoxy resins comprising an alkyl benzene diamine and an additional aromatic amine. There is also provided the use of an alkyl benzene diamine to enhance the performance of an aromatic amine as a curative for an epoxy resin in an infusion processes for the production of fibre reinforced composites; a curable epoxy resin composition containing a mixture of an epoxy resin and a curative system according to the invention; the use of a composition according to the invention as the curable resin in the production of fibre reinforced composites and/or in the production of fibre reinforced composites by infusion processes; a fibre reinforced composite comprising fibrous reinforcement material and a cured epoxy resin obtainable by curing a curable epoxy resin composition according to the invention, and a process for the production of fibre reinforced composites wherein a fibrous reinforcement material is laid up and a curable epoxy resin composition according to the invention is infused through the fibrous reinforcement material at a temperature of 80 to 130°C and, once the composition has infused the fibrous reinforcement material, the temperature is raised to 150 to 190°C.
The present invention relates to a curable polymeric resin composition comprising a resin component, a curative system comprising at least one component in the form of an amine based curative, and a multistage polymeric particle. The polymeric resin composition has a viscosity of less than 100 mPa.s at a temperature of 110°C.
The present invention relates to a composite material (10) comprising a layer of electrically conductive material (12) being provided on both sides with a lightweight fibrous veil (14), each veil (14) being coated on its surface remote from the electrically conductive material layer (12) with a curable thermosetting resin matrix material (16).
B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
B32B 15/092 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising epoxy resins
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
A reinforcing composite comprising a plurality of layers of reinforcing composite material forming a stack wherein at least one layer of the stack comprises a moulding compound (114) comprising consolidated resin impregnated fiber elements, wherein the resin impregnated fiber elements are obtained from off-cuts or scrap material (112) derived from cutting single layers of reinforcing composite material and/or stacks comprising multiple layers of reinforcing composite material (110).
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29B 17/00 - Recovery of plastics or other constituents of waste material containing plastics
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
B29C 70/14 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of short length, e.g. in the form of a mat oriented
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
B29K 63/00 - Use of epoxy resins as moulding material
There is provided a process for preparing a prepreg (31) comprising reinforcement fibre (13) impregnated with a thermosetting resin matrix (20), said process comprising: a) providing a layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13); b) applying a layer (24) of a first thermosetting resin matrix (20) to the first surface (15) of the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) and bringing the first surface (15) of the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) into contact with the support surface (5) of a first continuous belt (3), so that the layer (24) of first thermosetting resin matrix (20) is positioned between, and in contact with, the first surface (15) of the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) and the support surface (5) of the first continuous belt (3); c) heating the layer (24) of first thermosetting resin matrix (20) applied to the first surface (15) of the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) in contact with the support surface (5) of the first continuous belt (3); d) bringing the second surface (17) of the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) into contact with the support surface 9) of a second continuous belt (7); e) heating the layer (24) of first thermosetting resin matrix (20) and the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) between the support surfaces of the first and second continuous belts (3, 7) so that the first thermosetting resin matrix (20) impregnates the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13); f) cooling the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) impregnated with the first thermosetting resin matrix (20) between the support surfaces of the first and second continuous belts (3, 7); and g) removing the layer (24) of reinforcement fibre (13) impregnated with the first thermosetting resin matrix (20) from the support surfaces of the first and second continuous belts (3, 7).
B29C 70/50 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of indefinite length, e.g. prepregs, sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or cross moulding compounds [XMC]
B29B 15/12 - Coating or impregnating of reinforcements of indefinite length
A fiber tow spreading apparatus comprising: fiber supply for supplying a fiber tow; a fiber spreader for spreading the filaments of the fiber tow to form a spread tow having an increased width; a guide member for directing the fiber tow in relation to the fiber spreader; a driver for driving the fiber tow in relation to the fiber spreader; wherein the driver comprises a moveable contacting surface to which the fiber is adhered.
The present invention defines a pultrusion apparatus. The apparatus comprises a portion for receiving fibres, a portion for injecting resin into the fibres, a portion for impregnating the resin injected fibres, and a portion for shaping the impregnated fibres, wherein the fibres, following their passage through the receiving portion, converge in the resin injection portion to receive the resin and the resin flows outwards following injection as the fibres progress from the injection portion through the impregnation portion.
The invention relates to a resin infusion process wherein a curable flowing fluid resin composition is supplied to form a curable matrix around a fibrous reinforcement material, wherein the curable flowing fluid resin composition comprises a resin component (1) and an activator component (2), and at least one property of the curable flowing fluid resin composition is monitored prior to supply.
B29C 31/06 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity in measured doses
B29C 31/10 - Feeding, e.g. into a mould cavity of several materials
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
G05D 24/02 - Control of viscosity characterised by the use of electric means
G05D 11/13 - Controlling ratio of two or more flows of fluid or fluent material characterised by the use of electric means
B29C 70/48 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs and impregnating the reinforcements in the closed mould, e.g. resin transfer moulding [RTM]
The invention relates to a particulate curing component for a thermosetting resin, the particulate curing component comprising particles of a solid resin, wherein a curative for the thermosetting resin is dispersed within the particles of solid resin. The invention also relates to methods of forming particulate curing components and compositions comprising particulate curing components.
Process for forming a permanent join between two sections of fibrous material contained in a thermosetting resin matrix, said process comprising overlaying the two sections and subjecting the overlaid sections to ultrasonic welding to form a permanent join between the two sections, wherein there is no significant change in the sub-ambient Tg of the fibrous material contained in the thermosetting resin matrix in the region of the permanent join.
This invention relates to a composition comprising a semisolid epoxy resin containing a curative dispersed therein. The curative has a particle size such that at least 90% of the particles have a size below 25 pm at ambient temperature of 21° C., wherein the composition further comprises a diluent containing a particulate filler. The composition is used as matrix in prepregs. The use of the diluent increases peel strength of the composition when brought into contact with metal or wood substrate.
C08J 5/10 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material characterised by the additives used in the polymer mixture
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
A63C 5/12 - Making thereofSelection of particular materials
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
B32B 15/092 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising epoxy resins
A curable sheet-like composite material comprising a layer of curable resin and at least one layer of structural fibres and comprising an outer backing layer of substantially resin-free material which is gas permeable but is substantially non-permeable with respect to the curable resin at room temperature.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
B32B 3/10 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 17/02 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
The present invention relates to a composite material (10) comprising a layer of electrically conductive material (12) being provided on both sides with a lightweight fibrous veil (14), each veil (14) being coated on its surface remote from the electrically conductive material layer (12) with a curable thermosetting resin matrix material (16).
B29C 70/88 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts characterised primarily by possessing specific properties, e.g. electrically conductive or locally reinforced
Meta and para alkenyl phenols are reacted with hydroxyl benzophenone to produce compounds of the genera formula or which are used as curatives for polymaleimide resins.
C07C 45/64 - Preparation of compounds having C=O groups bound only to carbon or hydrogen atomsPreparation of chelates of such compounds by reactions not involving the formation of C=O groups by introduction of functional groups containing oxygen only in singly bound form
This invention relates to a process for the production of a fibrous material embedded in a matrix of liquid or semi solid curable resin. The process comprises the steps of applying the resin to a continuously moving web of the fibrous material and subjecting the moving web with the resin applied thereto to ultrasound.
An adhesive composition comprising an aromatic epoxy resin, an epoxy resin rubber adduct, an amine curing agent; and optionally one or more of an oil absorbent, a corrosion inhibitor and a urone accelerator, wherein the adhesive composition is curable at 150° C. in no more than 210 seconds.
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
C08G 59/02 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per molecule
C08G 59/18 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups
C08G 59/20 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the epoxy compounds used
C08G 59/32 - Epoxy compounds containing three or more epoxy groups
C08G 59/56 - Amines together with other curing agents
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08L 63/00 - Compositions of epoxy resinsCompositions of derivatives of epoxy resins
B32B 15/092 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising epoxy resins
An improved surface finish on articles moulded from prepregs is obtained by providing a surface finishing film on the surface of the prepreg and a surface venting layer on the surface of the surface finishing film in which the finishing film comprises a flowable tacky resin and the venting layer contains perforations which allow passage of the resin through the venting layer to provide removable adhesion between the surface of the mould and the moulding composition during moulding.
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
72.
Amino benzoates or benzamides as curing agents for epoxy resins
Amino benzoates have been found to be useful curing agents for epoxy resins particularly para amino benzoates containing at least two primary amine groups and at least two carboxyl moieties, the amino benzoates are particularly useful as curatives in prepregs.
This invention relates to an additive for a thermoset resin matrix having a core and a reactive cross-linked thermoset coating. The reactive cross-linked thermoset coating is the reaction product of a thermoset resin and a curative in a dispersant.
C08L 83/00 - Compositions of macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions forming in the main chain of the macromolecule a linkage containing silicon with or without sulfur, nitrogen, oxygen, or carbon onlyCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
Uncured epoxy resin for use in making prepreg for aerospace applications. The resin includes an epoxy resin component comprising difunctional epoxy resin, trifunctional epoxy resin and/or tetrafunctional epoxy resin and a sufficient amount of [3-(4-aminobenzoyl) oxyphenyl]4-aminobenzoate (3-ABOAB), as a curing agent, such that the uncured resin can be stored at room temperature of at least 6 weeks and wherein the uncured resin can be fully cured in no more than 2 hours at a temperature of between 175° C. and 185° C.
Preforms for use in molding composite parts are made directly from composite chips that are composed of fibers and an uncured thermosetting resin. Cold composite chips are formed into a stream of non-agglomerating chips that is used to fill the cavity of a preform tool. The non-agglomerating chips flow into the preform tool cavity to form a population of non-cohesive composite chips. The non-cohesive composite chips are then heated to form a preform made up of a consolidated population of cohesive composite chips in which the non-sticky uncured thermosetting resin of the non-cohesive chips has been converted to a sticky uncured thermosetting resin.
B29C 43/02 - Compression moulding, i.e. applying external pressure to flow the moulding materialApparatus therefor of articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
B29B 11/16 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition comprising fillers or reinforcements
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Method of measuring a parameter of a composite moulding material
A method of controlling a process for the manufacture of a multicomponent sheet material having a desired pre-determined parameter comprising applying electromagnetic energy to interact with the sheet material whereby the interaction modifies the applied energy, detecting the modified energy, comparing the modified energy or data derived from it with data relating to the pre-determined parameter and modifying at least one step of the process whereby the data relating to the modified energy is modified towards the data relating to the pre-determined parameter.
G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
G01N 23/16 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the material being a moving sheet or film
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 70/16 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length
B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
The present invention defines a pultrusion apparatus. The apparatus comprises a portion (3) for receiving fibres, a portion (4) for injecting resin into the fibres, a portion for impregnating the resin injected fibres, and a portion for shaping the impregnated fibres, wherein the fibres, following their passage through the receiving portion, converge in the resin injection portion to receive the resin and the resin flows outwards following injection as the fibres progress from the injection portion through the impregnation portion.
A resin composition for producing a composite, wherein the composition comprises (a) resin component comprising a glycidyl bisphenol Z epoxy resin, and (b) a curing agent.
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
A resin composition for producing a composite, wherein the composition comprises (a) resin component comprising a glycidyl bisphenol Z epoxy resin, and (b) a curing agent.
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
A curable multilayer moulding material composite comprises a prepreg (6) provided with a support structure (2) on at least one surface thereof and a surface finishing film (3) provided on the surface of the support structure (2) remote from the prepreg (6). The material further comprises a surface venting (4) structure provided on the surface of the finishing film remote from the support structure.
B32B 37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding
B32B 5/24 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer
Process for producing a composite material comprising depositing a prepreg containing a radiation initiated curing agent onto a mould using automated apparatus and applying heat and second source radiation to at least partially cure the prepreg at least simultaneously with the deposition of the prepreg. Also epoxy resin formulations of a mixture of a liquid epoxy resin and a solid or semi-solid epoxy resin containing a photoinitiator are used as the matrix in prepregs which are cured or partially cured by radiation to avoid the need for thermal cure in an oven. The formulation is particularly useful in the production of wind turbine blades especially in an automated process. Additionally an automated tape laying apparatus comprising compaction device, a heat source and a second radiation source.
A surfacing material for use in an automatic tape laying device, comprising a layer of reinforcement material and a conducting surface layer in contact with the reinforcement material, wherein the surface layer extends beyond the surface of the reinforcement material. The surfacing material provides improved surface conductivity perpendicular to the tape direction.
B29C 70/30 - Shaping by lay-up, i.e. applying fibres, tape or broadsheet on a mould, former or coreShaping by spray-up, i.e. spraying of fibres on a mould, former or core
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 3/06 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for securing layers togetherLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions for attaching the product to another member, e.g. to a support
This invention relates to an epoxy resin formulation containing a curative that can be cured at 150°C to 95% cure in no more than 150 seconds, and can be cured at 120°C to 95% cure in no more than 4 minutes. This results in a cured resin having a Tg no greater than 140°C wherein the formulation further contains a mould release agent.
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
Mechanically attaching articles made from composites has problems due to the difference in properties of the composite in the x, y planar direction and the z perpendicular direction, this results in different properties between the composite and the attachment member such as differences in coefficients of thermal expansion which can weaken the joint further leading to differences in moisture uptake which can further reduce the strength and robustness of the joint. The invention relates to the selection of the position of a joint in order to reduce such problems and to operating the moulding process in a way that improves the provision of mechanical attachments such as bolt holes.
B29C 65/56 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using mechanical means
B29C 65/48 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor using adhesives
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B29C 70/22 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in at least two directions forming a two dimensional structure
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessoriesAuxiliary operations
One or more layers of structured thermoplastic polymer, such as a light weight veil of thermoplastic polymer fibers, are located within the interleaf zone of laminates that are composed of fibrous layers and thermosetting resin. The thermoplastic veils are used in the interleaf zones as a replacement for thermoplastic toughening particles.
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/28 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising copolymers of synthetic resins not wholly covered by any one of the following subgroups
D06M 15/19 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with macromolecular compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment with synthetic macromolecular compounds
B32B 37/10 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the pressing technique, e.g. using direct action of vacuum or fluid pressure
The invention relates to a prepreg comprising a structural layer of conductive fibres comprising thermosetting resin in the interstices, and a first outer layer of resin comprising thermosetting resin, and comprising a population of conductive free filaments located at the interface between the structural layer and the outer resin layer which, when cured under elevated temperature, produces a cured composite material comprising a cured structural layer of packed conductive fibres and a first outer layer of cured resin, the outer layer of cured resin, comprising a proportion of the population of conductive free filaments dispersed therein, and to a process for manufacturing prepregs wherein the electrically conductive fibres pass a fibre disrupting means to cause a proportion of the fibres on an external face of the sheet to become free filaments.
B29B 13/00 - Conditioning or physical treatment of the material to be shaped
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B05D 3/12 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by mechanical means
B29C 70/02 - Shaping composites, i.e. plastics material comprising reinforcements, fillers or preformed parts, e.g. inserts comprising combinations of reinforcements and fillers incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced or non-filled layers
B29C 70/50 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of indefinite length, e.g. prepregs, sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or cross moulding compounds [XMC]
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
B29K 77/00 - Use of polyamides, e.g. polyesteramides, as moulding material
An adhesive composition comprising an aromatic epoxy resin, an epoxy resin rubber adduct, an amine curing agent; and optionally one or more of an oil absorbent, a corrosion inhibitor and a urone accelerator, wherein the adhesive composition is curable at 150°C in no morethan 210 seconds.
C08G 59/20 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the epoxy compounds used
C08G 59/68 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the catalysts used
A prepreg comprising: a fiber reinforcement; and a curable resin which comprises: 25 to 35 weight percent tetrafunctional epoxy resin based on the total weight of the curable resin; 18 to 28 weight percent difunctional epoxy resin based on the total weight of the curable resin; 4 to 18 weight percent polyether sulfone based on the total weight of the curable resin; 2 to 10 weight percent polyamide 12 particles based on the total weight of the curable resin; 2 to 10 weight percent polyamide 11 particles based on the total weight of the curable resin; 1 to 8 weight percent potato shaped graphite particles based on the total weight of the curable resin; and 17.4 to 27.4 weight percent of a curing agent for said curable resin based on the total weight of the curable resin.
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
B32B 5/28 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer impregnated with or embedded in a plastic substance
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
Amino benzoates have been found to be useful curing agents for epoxy resins particularly para amino benzoates containing at least two primary amine groups and at least two carboxyl moieties, the amino benzoates are particularly useful as curatives in prepregs.
Liquid alkoxy-substituted methylene bis anilines have been found to be useful curing agents for epoxy resins and have also been found to be more readily formulated with epoxy resins, the substituents on the aromatic groups of the methylene bis anilines include an alkoxy group and/or the mixtures of materials are selected in order to obtain the liquid products.
A resin composition for producing a composite part, comprising a first resin component comprising a glycidyl ether epoxy resin, a second resin component comprising a naphthalene based epoxy resin, and an amino-phenyl fluorene curative; wherein the epoxy resin components a) and b) contain up to 33 wt % of the second resin component.
C08G 59/20 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the epoxy compounds used
C08G 59/40 - Macromolecules obtained by polymerising compounds containing more than one epoxy group per molecule using curing agents or catalysts which react with the epoxy groups characterised by the curing agents used
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08L 67/00 - Compositions of polyesters obtained by reactions forming a carboxylic ester link in the main chainCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
C08L 79/04 - Polycondensates having nitrogen-containing heterocyclic rings in the main chainPolyhydrazidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
C08L 79/08 - PolyimidesPolyester-imidesPolyamide-imidesPolyamide acids or similar polyimide precursors
This invention relates to a use of a non-woven thermoplastic resin in combination with a curable moulding material comprising a fibrous reinforcement material and a thermoset resin material by bringing the thermoplastic resin in contact with the curable moulding material during or following assembly of the moulding material. The thermoplastic resin has a melting point below the gel temperature of the thermoset resin material to reduce the void fraction and increase the ILSS of a cured moulding manufactured from said moulding material forming a laminate structure in comparison to a cured moulding manufactured from said moulding material in which the fabric is absent forming the laminate structure.
B29C 70/46 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B29B 11/16 - Making preforms characterised by structure or composition comprising fillers or reinforcements
B29C 70/22 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in at least two directions forming a two dimensional structure
This invention relates to an additive for a thermoset resin matrix having a core and a reactive cross- linked thermoset coating. The reactive cross-linked thermoset coating is the reaction product of a thermoset resin and a curative in a dispersant.
A composite structure (10) comprising one or more electrically conductive pathways (12) and one or more isolators for isolating the pathways (12) from the bulk of the structure (10).
B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
H01B 3/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties
A composite material, the composite material comprising at least one prepreg, said prepreg comprising at least one polymeric resin and at least one fibrous reinforcement; and conducting particles dispersed in the polymeric resin.
B32B 3/02 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions
B32B 5/22 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous
H05F 3/02 - Carrying-off electrostatic charges by means of earthing connections
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites
C08J 5/04 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material
C08J 5/06 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material using pretreated fibrous materials
C08J 5/10 - Reinforcing macromolecular compounds with loose or coherent fibrous material characterised by the additives used in the polymer mixture
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
96.
A METHOD OF MEASURING A PARAMETER OF A COMPOSITE MOULDING MATERIAL
A method of controlling a process for the manufacture of a multicomponent sheet material having a desired pre-determined parameter comprising applying electromagnetic energy to interact with the sheet material whereby the interaction modifies the applied energy, detecting the modified energy, comparing the modified energy or data derived from it with data relating to the pre-determined parameter and modifying at least one step of the process whereby the data relating to the modified energy is modified towards the data relating to the pre-determined parameter.
G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
G01N 23/087 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption the radiation being X-rays using polyenergetic X-rays
A strip of curable prepreg comprising unidirectional fibers aligned with the length of the strip, the fibers being at least partially impregnated with curable thermosetting resin and comprising a flexible polymeric sheet on an outer face of the strip, wherein the strip has a substantially rectangular cross-section defining a width and a thickness of the strip.
B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
B26D 1/24 - Cutting through work characterised by the nature or movement of the cutting memberApparatus or machines thereforCutting members therefor involving a cutting member which does not travel with the work having a cutting member moving about an axis with a circular cutting member, e.g. disc cutter coacting with another disc cutter
B29C 70/08 - Fibrous reinforcements only comprising combinations of different forms of fibrous reinforcements incorporated in matrix material, forming one or more layers, with or without non-reinforced layers
B32B 3/08 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 5/00 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer
B32B 37/16 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/08 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments the fibres or filaments of a layer being specially arranged or being of different substances
B32B 7/06 - Interconnection of layers permitting easy separation
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
B29C 70/38 - Automated lay-up, e.g. using robots, laying filaments according to predetermined patterns
B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
B29K 67/00 - Use of polyesters as moulding material
B29K 105/24 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cross-linked or vulcanised
98.
Conductivity of resin materials and composite materials
A resin material is provided which comprises at least one thermoset resin, carbon conductive additive material, and at least one thermoplastic polymer resin. The thermoplastic polymer resin dissolves in the thermoset polymer resin and phase separates upon cure. There is also provided a method of making the resin material, and additionally a composite material that comprising said resin material in combination with a fibrous reinforcement. The resin material and composite material may each be used in an uncured or cured form, and may find particular use as a prepreg material.
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
C08K 7/24 - Expanded, porous or hollow particles inorganic
C08G 59/02 - Polycondensates containing more than one epoxy group per molecule
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
C08L 53/00 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers
99.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITES
The present invention concerns a process for the production of wind turbine structures. In the process, a stack of prepregs is located inside a vacuum bag. Each of the prepregs comprises a mixture of fibrous reinforcement and from 20 % to 85 wt % of an epoxy resin of EEW 150 to 1500 and containing from 0.5 to 10 wt % of a curing agent. The curing agent comprises a urea curing agent and an imidazole curing agent, and is free of dicyandiamide. The epoxy resin is cured by application of an externally applied temperature in the range 70°C to 110°C for a period of from 4 to 8 hours.
B32B 5/10 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by a fibrous layer reinforced with filaments
B32B 5/26 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer another layer also being fibrous or filamentary
B32B 5/28 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by the presence of two or more layers which comprise fibres, filaments, granules, or powder, or are foamed or specifically porous one layer being a fibrous or filamentary layer impregnated with or embedded in a plastic substance
B32B 17/04 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like in the form of fibres or filaments bonded with or embedded in a plastic substance
B29C 70/80 - Moulding sealing material into closure members
B29C 70/20 - Fibrous reinforcements only characterised by the structure of fibrous reinforcements using fibres of substantial or continuous length oriented in a single direction, e.g. roving or other parallel fibres
C08J 5/24 - Impregnating materials with prepolymers which can be polymerised in situ, e.g. manufacture of prepregs
F03D 3/04 - Wind motors with rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the air flow entering the rotor having stationary wind-guiding means, e.g. with shrouds or channels
100.
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO EPOXY RESIN FORMULATIONS
Epoxy formulations comprising a polyfunctional epoxy resin, a solid bisphenol A epoxy resin, a phenolic end capped bisphenol A resin, a rubber epoxy adduct and a curative are provided as is their use in prepregs and as matrix materials in laminates of metal foil and fibre reinforced epoxy resins.
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