RENGEL® SW 18 / REN® HY 5159

RENGEL® SW 18 / REN® HY 5159 is a gel coat resin temperature-resistant polishable epoxy system

 

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RTU Product Type: Gelcoat Resin System

Product End Uses: Tools

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Product Features: Heat Resistance, High Gloss, Polishable

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
RTU Product Type
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Features and Benefits
  • Excellent styrene resistance
  • Polishable (high gloss)
  • Heat resistant

Applications & Uses

Product End Uses
Application Information
  • Production of wet lay-up tools
  • Vacuum forming tools
  • Polyester moulding
  • RTM moulds

Technical Details & Test Data

Mixed Ratio Information
Mix ratio Parts by weight  
RenGel® SW 18 100 100
Ren® HY 2404 20  
Ren® HY 5159   16

Mix the two components thoroughly in the ratio indicated.
Apply in thin layers with a brush or spatula, wait until gelcoat has gelled, but ensure that it is still slightly tacky before proceeding.
Post-curing will improve final properties.

 

Cured Properties
Resin/Hardener mix: Volume Unit SW 18 / HY 2404

SW 18 / HY 5159

Appearance     Green Green
Pot life at 25°C 250 ml min 10 - 15 25

Demoulding time

  h 12 12

After cure: with HY 2404: 14 hours at 60°C
After cure: with HY 5159: 14 hours gradually to 80°C 
 

Density ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.3 1.3
Hardness ISO 868 Shore D 85 - 90 85 - 90
Deflection Temperature ISO 75 °C 85 100
Abrasion Taber mm³/100U 55 - 60 55 - 60

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information

Provided that RenGel® SW 18, Ren® HY 2404 and Ren® HY 5159 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.The products should be handled when in the temperature range of 20 - 25°C.

Handling Precautions

Our products are generally quite harmless to handle provided that certain precautions normally taken when handling chemicals are observed. The uncured materials must not, for instance, be allowed to come into contact with foodstuffs or food utensils, and measures should be taken to prevent the uncured materials from coming in contact with the skin, since people with particularly sensitive skin may be affected. The wearing of impervious rubber or plastic gloves will normally be necessary; likewise the use of eye protection. The skin should be thoroughly cleansed at the end of each working period by washing with soap and warm water. The use of solvents is to be avoided. Disposable paper ( not cloth towels ) should be used to dry the skin. Adequate ventilation of the working area is recommended.

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Processing & Application Methods
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.16%(W)Hardener : Resin