ARALDITE® CW 2245 / ARADUR® HY 2966-2

ARALDITE® CW 2245 / ARADUR® HY 2966-2 is an optimally filled casting system for processing and curing at room temperature or slightly higher temperatures. ARALDITE® CW 2245 is a modified, solvent-free epoxy resin containing an inorganic filler. ARADUR® HY 2966-2 is a low-viscosity polyamine hardener.

 

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RTU Product Type: Casting Resin

Product End Uses: Ferrite Core Transformers, Proximity Switches, Suppressor Chokes, Voltage Regulator

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Processing & Application Methods: Casting, Vacuum Casting

Product Features: Flexible, Good Thermal Shock Resistance, High Temperature Curing, Low Viscosity, Room Temperature Curing

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Features and Benefits
  • Low viscosity.
  • Flexible castings.
  • Good thermal shock resistance.

Applications & Uses

Application Information
  • Voltage regulators.
  • Suppressor chokes.
  • Proximity switches.
  • Ferrite core transformers.
Processing Information

Preparation

CW 2245 contains fillers, which tend to settle over time. It is therefore recommended to carefully homogenize the complete contents of the container before use. In the storage vessels of the production equipment, the pre-filled products should be stirred up from time to time to avoid sedimentation and irregular metering.

 

Mixing

The casting mix is best prepared by heating the resin up to 40 - 50 °C before stirring in the hardener. Brief degassing of the mix under 5 - 10 mbar vacuum improves the mixture homogeneity and enhances the dielectric properties of the castings.

 

Curing

To determine whether cross-linking has been carried to completion and the final properties are optimal, it is necessary to carry out relevant measurements on the actual object or to measure the glass transition temperature. Different gel and cure cycles in the customer’s manufacturing process could lead to a different degree of cross-linking and thus a different glass transition temperature.

Processing Methods

Casting; vacuum casting.

Regulatory & Compliance

Manufacturing Facility Standards

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanical & Physical Properties

Condition: at 23°C. Cured for 24h/RT + 6h/60°C.

 

Property Value Unit Test Method
Glass transition temperature 55 °C ISO 6721
Specific gravity 1.6 g/cm³ DIN 55 990
Tensile modulus 6400 MPa ISO 527
Tensile strength 40 MPa ISO 527
Elongation at break 0.9 % ISO 527
Coefficient of thermal expansion (Alpha 1 < Tg) 39 ppm/K ISO 11359-2
Coefficient of thermal expansion (Alpha 2 > Tg) 128 ppm/K ISO 11359-2
Thermal conductivity 0.71 W/mK ISO 8894-1
Hardness 85 Shore D DIN 53505
Flammability V-0 (6 mm) - UL 94
Water absorption (1 day at 23°C) 0.6 % by wt. ISO 62/80
Water absorption (30 min at 100°C) 0.9 % by wt. ISO 62/80
Electrical Properties

Condition: at 23°C. Cured for 24h/RT + 6h/60°C

 

Property Value Unit Test Method
Dielectric strength (2 mm specimen) 24.6 kV/mm IEC 60243-1
Dielectric loss factor (tan δ, 50Hz, 25°C) 5.3 % IEC 60250
Dielectric constant (εr, 50Hz, 25°C) 5.26 - IEC 60250
Tracking resistance (CTI) >600 - IEC 60112
Electrolytic corrosion A-1 - IEC 60426
Volume resistivity (ρ, 25°C) 4.4x10¹⁴ Ω cm IEC 60093

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • EIMEA

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Store the components in a dry place according to the storage conditions stated on the label in tightly sealed original containers.
  • Under these conditions, the shelf life will correspond to the expiry date stated on the label.
  • After this date, the product may be processed only after reanalysis.
  • Partly emptied containers should be tightly closed immediately after use.

Other

Physical Form
Processing & Application Methods
Product End Uses
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.09%(W)Hardener : Resin