ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B

ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B RESIN SYSTEM is a low-viscosity, highly toughened resin system with a long injection window, enabling the manufacture of large parts. It is specifically developed for direct process applications and infusion at ambient temperatures.

RTU Product Type: Resin System (Unspecified)

Product End Uses: Ballistic Armor Systems

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Composites Processing Methods: Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM)

Features: Easier Processing, Excellent Fracture Toughness, Excellent Toughness, Fast Cure, Heat Resistance, Low Temperature Curing, Low Viscosity, Toughened

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Features
  • Flexible processing and cure cycle
  • Low viscosity and long injection window at ambient temperatures
  • Rapid cure due to moderate enthalpy
  • Low temperature cure (121ºC) with 130ºC glass transition temperature
  • High fracture toughness K¹C 1.8 MPa√m
Features and Benefits
  • Flexible processing and cure cycle
  • Low viscosity and long injection window at ambient temperatures
  • Rapid cure due to moderate enthalpy
  • Low temperature cure (121°C) with 130°C glass transition temperature
  • High fracture toughness K1C 1.8 MPa√m

Applications & Uses

Composites Processing Methods
Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Application Information

ARA DEFEND® 50100 RESIN SYSTEM is a two-component liquid infusion system designed for the manufacture of components requiring high-damage tolerance or multiple impact events, such as composite ballistic armor systems.

Application Information

ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B is a two-component liquid infusion system designed for the manufacture of components requiring high-damage tolerance or multiple impact events, such as composite ballistic armor systems.

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Uncured Resin Properties

ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B - 1

  • ARA DEFEND® 50100 Part A and ARA DEFEND® 50100 Part B are added to approriate kettle
  • Mixing under full vacuum at room temperature until homogeous and free of air
  • Mold temperature at room temperature
  • Injection / infusion lines at room temperature
  • Mold / bagging leakage: below 15 mbar in 5 min
  • Vacuum Infusion: below 5 mbar
  • Cure Cycle: 180 min at 121°C, no post cure required (degree of cure >90%)
Processing Information

Uncured Resin Properties

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Processing Information

  • ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B are added to approriate kettle
  • Mixing under full vacuum at room temperature until homogeous and free of air
  • Mold temperature at room temperature
  • Injection / infusion lines at room temperature
  • Mold / bagging leakage: below 15 mbar in 5 min
  • Vacuum Infusion: below 5 mbar
  • Cure Cycle: 180 min at 121ºC, no post cure required (degree of cure min. 90%)

 

Neat Resin Properties

 

Property Value Unit Test Method Condition
DSC Onset Temperature 81 ºC ASTM 3418  
DSC Enthalpy 385 J/g    
DSC Peak 197 ºC    
Cure Schedule 3hr     at121ºC
Density 1.15 g/cm³    
DMA, Tg 130 ºC D-4065  
Degree of Cure 90 %    
Tensile Strength 8.05 ksi D-638  
Tensile Modulus 355 ksi    
Tensile Elongation 8.63 %    
Flexural Strength 14.7 ksi D-790  
Flexural Modulus 351 ksi    
Flexural Strain 7.1 %    
Fracture Toughness, K1C 1.8 MPa√m D-5045  
Fracture Toughness, G1C 1629 J/m²    

 

Laminated Properties

 

Property Value Unit Test Method Condition
Fiber type

463 S-2 Plain weave glass

    24 oz/yd²
Fiber volume, Fv 50 %    
Tensile strength 80 ksi D-3039  
Tensile modulus 4.3 msi    
Compression strength 46 ksi D-6641  
Compression modulus 4.2 msi    
ILSS 5.8 ksi D-2344  
Flexural strength 62 ksi D-7264  

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Americas

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • ARA DEFEND® 50100 Part A and ARA DEFEND® 50100 Part B should be stored in a dry place at 23°C - 25°C.
  • Under these storage conditions the shelf life is 24 months. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Storage Conditions

ARA DEFEND® 50100 A/B should be stored in a dry place at 23°C - 25°C. Under these storage conditions the shelf life is 24 months. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.339 %(W)%(W)Hardener : Resin