RENLAM® LY 5138-2 / REN® HY 5138

RENLAM® LY 5138-2 / REN® HY 5138 is a liquid, ready-to-use resin designed for tooling and moldmaking applications. It offers good thermal stability, long potlife, low color formation, low viscosity, and a non-tacky surface, ensuring reliable performance and high-quality results in various moldmaking processes.

RTU Product Type: Laminating Resin System

Product End Uses: Molds/Dies/Tools

Chemical Family: Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives

Composites Processing Methods: Laminating

Features: Good Thermal Stability, Long Potlife, Low Color Formation, Low Viscosity, Non-tacky surface

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Ready-to-Use Product Features
Product Features
  • Low viscosity
  • Contains neither solvent nor reactive diluent
  • Very low colour
  • Long pot life
  • No tackiness even after curing at room temperature
  • Thermal stability at 70 - 80°C with appropriate post curing

Applications & Uses

Composites Processing Methods
Product End Uses
Markets
Applications
Application Information

General mould and tool making, where increased thermal stability is required

Properties

Physical Form

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Information

Processing

Mix Ratio

Parts by Weight

RenLam® LY 5138-2 100
Ren® HY 5138 23


Mix the two components thoroughly in the ratio indicated, then impregnate each layer of cloth as it is laid up to construct the laminate. Post-curing will improve final properties

Resin/Hardener mix:

Volume

Unit

RenLam® LY 5138-2 : Ren® HY 5138

Appearance     Colourless
Viscosity at 25°C   mPa.s 500 - 700
Pot Life at 25°C 500 ml min 60 - 90
Demoulding Time   h 20 - 24

After cure: 7 days at RT or 8 hours at 80 °C

Density ISO 1183 g/cm³ 1.1
Deflection Temperature ISO 75 °C 75 - 80

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Safety & Health

Handling Information

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. 
 

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Provided that RenLam® LY 5138-2 and Ren® HY 5138 are stored in a dry place in their original, properly closed containers. Partly emptied containers should be closed immediately after use.The product should be used when in the temperature range 18-25°C.

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Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity500.0-700.0 mPa.smPa.sat 25°C