RENLAM® LY 1918 / REN® HY 956

RENLAM® LY 1918 / REN® HY 956 is a ready-to-use resin designed for tooling and moldmaking applications, particularly for casting, lamination, molds, tools, and vacuum forming tools. It offers anti-stick properties, low viscosity, and room temperature curing, making it ideal for efficient and easy moldmaking processes.

 

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RTU Product Type: Casting Resin, Laminating Resin System

Product End Uses: Lamination, Mold, Tools, Vacuum Forming Tools

Processing & Application Methods: Casting, Lamination

Product Features: Anti-Stick Properties, Low Viscosity, Room Temperature Curing

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
Product Features
  • Low viscosity
  • Curing at room temperature
  • Curing time is determined by the choice of hardener
  • No stickiness even after curing at room temperature
  • All combinations can be colored with Araldite color pastes

Applications & Uses

Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Application Information
  • Casting or laminating resin for general mold and tool making.
  • With appropriate fillers, also suitable for backing models and molds.

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information

Processing

 

Resin Hardener

Weight Proportions

RenLam® LY 1918 Ren® HY 956 100 : 45

 

 

Mix the two components thoroughly in the specified ratio, then impregnate each layer of fabric before applying it to build the laminate. Post-curing improves the final properties.

Resin/Hardener Mixture: Mixed Viscosity (mPa.s) Processing Time 500g Batch (minutes)

Minimum Curing Time (Hours)

RenLam® LY 1918 : Ren® HY 956 1020 25 20 - 24

After curing, 7 days at room temperature or 14 hours at 40 °C
 

Molding Material of the Mixture

RenLam® LY 1918 : Ren® HY 956

Density (g/cm³) 1.17
Shore Hardness D ISO 686 85
Compressive Strength ISO 604 (MPa) 116
Flexural Strength ISO 178 (MPa) 134
Impact Strength ISO 179 (kJ/m²) 28
Heat Resistance ISO 75 (°C) 67
Water Absorption 24 hours (%) 0.21
Water Intake 3 days (%) 0.34

Safety & Health

Caution Measures

Our products can be processed safely, provided that the usual precautions for handling chemicals are observed.Uncured materials should be kept away from food. To avoid allergic reactions, it is strongly recommended to wear impermeable rubber or plastic gloves and safety goggles. Hands must be thoroughly washed with warm water and soap after each use. The use of solvents should be avoided. Afterwards, the skin should be dried with disposable paper towels – not textiles. The work area should be well ventilated; an extraction system above the workstation may be required. A description of all precautionary measures is included in the safety data sheets for the individual products. We will be happy to send these to you upon request.

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Provided that RenLam® LY 1918 and Ren® HY 956 are stored in a dry place.Partially emptied containers should be resealed immediately after use.The product should be processed in the temperature range 18-25°C.

Other

Processing & Application Methods
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Mix Ratio0.25%(W)Hardener : Resin