- very high strength and stiffness to weight ratio
- good impact strength and chemical resistance
- high fatique resistance
- low resin absorption
Properties
Outstanding strength and stiffness to weight ratio
Good impact strength
Low resin absorption
High fatigue resistance
Advantageous fire behavior (self-extinguishing)
High sound and thermal insulation
Good styrene resistance
Applications
Marine: Hulls, decks, bulkheads, superstructures, interiors
Rail and automotive: Roof panels, interiors, floors, doors, partition walls, side skirts, front-ends
Renewable Energy: Rotor blades, nacelles, turbine generator housings
Aerospace: Interiors, radomes, galley carts, general aviation (fuselage and wing)
Industrial: Tooling, tanks, ductwork, containers, covers, applications for recreation and sports
Processing
Contact molding (hand/spray)
Vacuum infusion
Resin injection (RTM)
Adhesive bonding
Prepreg processing (up to 80 °C, 176 °F)
Thermoforming