ARALDITE® LY 1568 / ARADUR® 3489

ARALDITE® LY 1568 / ARADUR® 3489 is structural composites industrial composites

 

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RTU Product Type: Laminating Resin System

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Processing & Application Methods: Filament Winding, Infusion, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), Wet Lay-Up

Product Features: High Flexibility, Low Viscosity

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Product Features
  • Laminating system with low viscosity and high flexibility.
  • The reactivity of this system can be adjusted on demand.

Applications & Uses

Processing Information
  • Infusion
  • Resin Transfer Moulding
  • Wet Lay-up
  • Filament Winding

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Build Up (Rhemoeter Agr2, Plate/Plate 25 Mm, 100 Rpm)

ARALDITE® LY 1568 / ARADUR® 3489 - Viscosity Build Up (Rhemoeter AGR2, plate/plate 25 mm, 100 rpm) - 1

Processing Guidelines
Components Parts by weight Parts by volume
Araldite® LY 1568 100 100
Aradur® 3489 28 35

 

  • We recommend that the components are weighed with an accurate balance to prevent mixing inaccuracies which can affect the properties of the matrix system. The components should be mixed thoroughly to ensure homogeneity. It is important that the side and the bottom of the vessel are incorporated into the mixing process.
  • When processing large quantities of mixture the pot life will decrease due to exothermic reaction. It is advisable to divide large mixes into several smaller containers.
Properties of The Cured, Neat Formulation
Property Value Unit Test Method at Condition
Glass transition temperature (TG) 142 - 149 °F IEC 1006

Cure: 15 h at 122°F1006, 10 K/min

Glass transition temperature (TG) 167 - 172 °F IEC 1006

Cure: 6 h at 158°F, 10 K/min

Glass transition temperature (TG) 169 - 174 °F IEC 1006

Cure: 4 h at 176°F, 10 K/min

Glass transition temperature (TG) 171 - 176 °F IEC 1006

Cure: 8 h at 176°F, 10 K/min

Glass transition temperature (TG) 174 - 181 °F IEC 1006

Cure: 5 h at 212°F, 10 K/min

Tensile strength 9.7 - 10.3 MPa ISO 527

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Elongation at tensile strength 4.4 - 5.0 % ISO 527

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Ultimate strength 7.8 - 8.4 MPa ISO 527

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Ultimate elongation 10.5 - 11.0 % ISO 527

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Tensile modulus 413 - 435 MPa ISO 527

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Flexural strength 17.4 - 18.8 Kpsi ISO 178

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Elongation at flexural strength 5.5 - 6.5 % ISO 178

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Ultimate strength 14.5 - 16.6 Kpsi ISO 178

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Ultimate elongation 9.0 - 10.0 % ISO 178

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Flexural modulus 61.2 - 63.2 Kpsi ISO 178

Cure: 8 h at 176°F

Fracture toughness (K1C) 636 - 727 psi√inch PM 258-0/90

Cure: 8 h at 80°C

Fracture energy (G1C) 0.84 - 1.06 inch-lb./inch² PM 258-0/90

Cure: 8 h at 80°C

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • Araldite® LY 1568 should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, away from heat and humidity, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 5 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.
  • Aradur® 3489 should be stored in a dry place, in the sealed original container, away from heat and humidity, at temperatures between +2°C and +40°C (+35.6°F and +104°F). Under these storage conditions, the shelf life is 3 years. The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Other

Processing & Application Methods
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.2%(W)Hardener : Resin