Epotec Systems For Wind Energy Applications

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Epotec Systems for Wind Energy Applications

Epotec® epoxy systems for Wind Energy Applications are designed to meet stringent process and
application requirements and offer a unique combination of performance and cost effectivenes. The
Company offers a wide range of Germanischer Lloyd (GL) certified systems with product portfolio con-
sisting of Tooling Resin Systems, Gel Coats, Resin Infusion System, Resin Systems for Prepegs,
Expandable Epoxy Systems, Adhesive Systems and Hand-Lay up Systems.

Features:

Versatile to different processes and blade designs.


Provide optimum combination of properties under static & dynamic loading conditions.
Robust systems
Designed to manage process and environmental variations.

Tooling Resin Systems


Epotec® Tooling Systems allow manufacturing of customized tools for specific uses and include systems suitable for hand
lamination as well as infusion process. Low curing shrinkage enables manufacturing of precise composite tools in most com-
plex shapes quickly and easily. The tools offer low thermal expansion and provide excellent strength to weight ratio.

Epotec System Mixing Mix viscosity2 Tg3


Ratio1 Features
YD595/TH7295 100:30 500 - 1000 115 - 125 Moderate reactivity and temperature resistance

YD535LV/TH7353 100:25 350 - 400 130 - 140 Moderate reactivity, high temperature resistance

YDL574/TH7363 100:30 250 - 300 115 - 125 Low viscosity, Moderate reactivity and temperature
(RI: <20m. molds) resistance
YDL594/TH7365 100:35 200 - 300 115 - 125 Low viscosity, Slow reactivity and moderate
(RI: >20 m. molds) temperature resistance

1Part by weight (pbw), 2 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25oC, 3 Glass transition temperature oC

Gel Coats
Epotec® Surface / Gel Coat Systems are designed to provide optimum tack free time and excellent surface finish after curing
process.

Epotec System Mixing TFT2 Tg3 Features


Ratio1
YDGC 1651/TH 8266 100:45 2-3 65 - 75 Clear, moderate reactivity.
reactivity

YDGC 1651 / TH 8267 100:45 4-5 65 - 75 Clear, slow reactivity.


reactivity

YDGC 1652 / TH 8268 100:15 1-2 125 - 135 Fast reactivity – designed for repair applications.
applications
(pigmented)
YDGC 1653 / TH 8269 100:40 2-3 80 - 90 Cycloaliphatic, moderate reactivity and temperature
(pigmented) resistance.
resistance
1Part by weight (pbw), 2Tack Free Time @ 25oC in hours, 3Glass transition temperature oC

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Resin Infusion Systems
Epotec® Resin for Infusion/ VARTM provide low initial viscosity and reactivity varying from few minutes to several hours at
ambient temperature. The choice can be made depending on process conditions, geometry of the component and end use
requirements. The systems can be used in combination with variety of reinforcements and core materials to make high
strength structural components for sporting goods, marine, aeronautics, automobiles, wind energy applications.
Epotec System Mixing Mix Tg3 Features
Ratio1 viscosity2
YD535LV/TH7253-8 100:35 200 - 300 75 - 85 One resin-six hardener system with fast to
(TH7256-8) slow reactivity ( 10 mins. to > 10 hrs)

YD585/TH7255E-7E 100:32 200 - 300 75 - 85 One resin-two hardener system , fast


hardener has low viscosity
YD535SP/TH8257SP 100:34 200 - 300 75 - 85 Slow reacting system, faster strength built-
up in comparison to systems of similar
reactivity
1 Part by weight (pbw), 2 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C (cP), 3 Glass Transition Temperature (°C).

Resin Systems for Prepegs


Epotec® Prepreg Resin systems are solvent free systems which provide long shelf life at room temperature. These systems
are suitable for wide variety of reinforcements and components of different dimensions

Epotec System Mixing Shelf life2 Tg3 Features


Ratio1
YD143 - > 60 130 - 140 Single component, long shelf life at ambient conditions.
conditions

YD565/TH7252 100:20 >15 115 - 125 Low mix viscosity, solvent free system.
system

YD570/TH7252 100:20 >30 115 - 125 Moderate shelf life , solvent free system.
system

1 Part by weight (pbw), 2 in days @ 25°C 3 Glass Transition Temperature (°C),

Expandable Epoxy Systems


Epotec® Expandable Epoxy systems are suitable for production of light weight, rigid and dimensionally stable components
starting from prototypes to bulk production.

Epotec System Mixing Foaming Tg3 Cured Density Features


Ratio1 time2 (kg/m3)
YD1107D130..D150/TH7152 100:25 15-20 100-110 130-150

YD1100/TH7152 100:27 15-20 80-90 180-220 Closed cell in-situ non CFC
foam system with density
YD1106250..D350/ 100:40 20-30 85-95 250-500 130 - 500 kg/m32.
TH 7161

o o
1Part by weight (pbw), 2 100 gms mix @ 25 C in minutes, 3 Glass transition temperature C
Adhesive Systems
Epotec® Epoxy Adhesive Systems are designed to join various similar and dissimilar substrates providing excellent adhe-
sion over wide range of service conditions. Specialized characteristics such as thixotropy, high temperature non-
sag/slump resistant make them useful for applications in windmill blades and other structural composite applications.

Epotec System Mixing Mix viscosity2 Tg23 Features


Ratio1
YD1535G/TH7254G 100:45 Thixotropic 75 - 85 Fast curing adhesive for repair applications.
applications
paste
YD1535G/TH7256G 100:45 Thixotropic 75 - 85 Moderately reactive adhesive for small to medium
paste size components.
components

YD1535G/TH7257G 100:45 Thixotropic 75 - 85 Slow reacting toughened system for main shell
paste bonding, designed for fast strength built-up.
built-up

1Part o
by weight (pbw), 2Glass transition temperature C

Hand-Lay up Resin Systems


Epotec® Resin and Curing Agent System for Hand - Lay Up Resins are designed to provide optimum initial mix viscosity
which enables good wetting and fibre impregnation with minimal dripping on vertical & inclined surfaces. The choice of
system can be made depending on the application and curing conditions. Faster curing hardners are preferred for repair
applications.

Epotec System Mixing Mix Tg3 Features


Ratio1 viscosity2
YD535/TH7253 - 8 100:35 800 - 1400 75 - 90 One resin-six hardener system with fast to slow
reactivity
YD580C/TH7253C - 8C 100:33 800 - 1400 75 - 90 One resin-six hardener system with fast to slow
reactivity, designed for fast strength built-up &
high mechanical stiffness

1 Part by weight (pbw), 2 Brookfield Viscosity @ 25°C (cP), 3 Glass Transition Temperature (°C).

DISCLAIMER : All recommendations for use of our products whether given by us in writing, verbally or to be implied from the results of tests carried out
by us are based on the current state of our knowledge. Although the information contained in this sheet is accurate, no liability can be accepted in respect
of such information. We warrant only that our product will meet the designated specifications and make no other warranty either express or implied,
including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose as the conditions of application are beyond our control.

Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand) Ltd.


888/167 , 16th floor Mahatun Plaza, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok -10330.
Tel Nos. : +66- (2) -2535031-33, Fax Nos.: +66-(2)-2453-5030
www.epotec.info

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