ARALDITE® LY 1564 / ARADUR® 917 / ACCELERATOR 960-1

ARALDITE® LY 1564 / ARADUR® 917 / ACCELERATOR 960-1 is a low-viscosity epoxy resin ARADUR® 917 is an anhydride hardenerACCELERATOR 960-1 is used as an amine accelerator, Hot Curing Epoxy System Industrial composites (tubes, pipes, profiles)

RTU Product Type: Impregnating Resin System, Laminating Resin System

Product End Uses: Industrial Composites, Pipes, Profiles, Tubes

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Composites Processing Methods: Filament Winding, Pultrusion, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Wet Lay-Up

Features: Easier Processing, Fast Cure, Good Mechanical Properties, Long Potlife, Low Temperature Curing, Low Viscosity

Cure Method: Heat Cure

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Features
  • Araldite® LY 1564 with Aradur® 917 and Accelerator 960-1 exhibits a low mix viscosity at room temperature in combination with a long pot life.
  • Nevertheless very short cure cycles can be achieved at cure temperatures above 120 °C for an economical production.
  • The system shows good fibre impregnation properties and is easy to process. The cured system has excellent mechanical properties.

Applications & Uses

Composites Processing Methods
Cure Method
Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Processing Information
  • Filament Winding
  • Pultrusion
  • Wet lay-up
  • Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM)
Processing Recommendation
  • The temperature where gelation is being carried out should not be higher than necessary.
  • A high gelation temperature induces shrinkage and generates internal stress within the part.

Properties

Physical Form
Notes

Typical Cure Cycles

 

  • 0.5 - 1 h 130 °C
  • or 4 h 100 °C
  • or 4 h 80 °C and 4 h 120 °C

Technical Details & Test Data

Properties of The Cured, Neat Formulation
Property Value Unit Test Method At Condition
Glass Transition Temperature 88 - 98 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 80°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 110 - 120 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 100°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 94 - 102 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

1h 130°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 122 - 130 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 115 - 123 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 80°C + 4h 140°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 115 - 123 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 80°C + 8h 140°C, 10 K/min

Glass Transition Temperature 112 - 120 °C ISO 11357-2, DSC

4h 80°C + 4h 160°C, 10 K/min

Tensile Test Tensile strength 75 - 91 MPa ISO 527

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Tensile Test Elongation at tensile strength 4 - 5 % ISO 527

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Tensile Test Ultimate strength 75 - 91 MPa ISO 527

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Tensile Test Ultimate elongation 4.5 - 5.5 % ISO 527

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Tensile Tensile modulus 3100 - 3200 MPa ISO 527

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Flexural Test Flexural strength 150 - 165 MPa ISO 178 4h 100°C
Flexural Test Elongation at flexural strength 6 - 7 % ISO 178 4h 100°C
Flexural Test Flexural modulus 3250 - 3450 MPa ISO 178 4h 100°C
Flexural Test Flexural strength 140 - 150 MPa ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Flexural Test Elongation at flexural strength 6 - 7 % ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Flexural Test Flexural modulus 3000 - 3100 MPa ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Fracture Properties Fracture toughness K1C 0.59 - 0.7 MPa√m ISO 13586

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Fracture Properties Fracture energy G1C 100 - 125 J/m² ISO 13586

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Water Absorption 0.13 - 0.15 % ISO 62

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C, 1 day H₂O 23 °C

Water Absorption 0.40 - 0.45 % ISO 62

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C, 1 day H₂O 23 °C

Flexural Test Flexural strength 880 - 980 MPa ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Flexural Test Elongation at flexural strength 2.0 - 2.2 % ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

Flexural Test Flexural modulus 44000 - 46000 MPa ISO 178

4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

 

Shear Strength - 54 - 58MPa  ASTM D 2344 at 4h 80°C + 4h 120°C

 

Note

  • Short beam: Laminate comprising 12 layers unidirectional
  • E-glass fabric (425 g/m²)
  • Fibre volume content: 59 - 64 %
  • Laminate thickness t = 3.0 - 3.3 mm

Safety & Health

First Aid Information
  • Contamination of the eyes by resin, hardener or mix should be treated immediately by flushing with clean, running water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • A doctor should then be consulted. Material smeared or splashed on the skin should be dabbed off, and the contaminated area then washed and treated with a cleansing cream (see above).
  • A doctor should be consulted in the event of severe irritation or burns.
  • Contaminated clothing should be changed immediately. Anyone taken ill after inhaling vapours should be moved out of doors immediately. In all cases of doubt call for medical assistance.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Provided that Araldite® LY 1564, Aradur® 917 and Accelerator 960-1 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers at the storage temperatures mentioned in the MSDS they will have the shelf lives indicated on the labels.
  • Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use. Because Aradur® 917 is sensitive to moisture, storage containers should be ventilated with dry air only.
Handling Information
Safety Precautions
Protective clothing Yes
Gloves Essential
Arm protectors

Recommended when skin contact likely

Goggles/safety glasses Yes
Respirator/dust mask Recommended
Skin Protection
Skin protection before starting

Apply barrier cream to exposed skin

Skin protection after washing

Apply barrier or nourishing cream

Cleansing of contaminated skin

Dab off with absorbent paper, wash with warm water and alkali-free soap, then dry with disposable towels. Do not use solvents

Clean shop requirements

Cover workbenches, etc. with light coloured paper. Use disposable breakers, etc.

Disposal of spillage

Soak up with sawdust or cotton waste and deposit in plastic-lined bin

Ventilation
Ventilation of workshop

Renew air 3 to 5 times an hour

Ventilation of workplace

Exhaust fans. Operatives should avoid inhaling vapours.