HexPly® M34

HexPly® M34

HexPly® M34

Product catalog summary
Description
HexPly® M34 is an epoxy system designed for low-temperature curing of large structural components, particularly in industrial markets. It is self-extinguishing, offering excellent fire-resistant properties and meeting German and French rail qualifications. It is ideal for manufacturing sandwich structures with excellent adhesion to PVC foam cores and has a good shelf life at room temperature.

Benefits and Features
  • Halogen free
  • 10 days shelf life at room temperature
  • Self-adhesive on foam (PVC) and honeycomb
  • Low pressure moulding capability (0.8-3 bar)
  • Good flexibility and handleability of prepregs
  • Suitable for thick laminates with low exotherm

Resin Matrix Properties
Cured at 75°C (167°F) for 8 hours, the matrix has a glass transition temperature of 80ºC (176ºF), a cured resin density of 1.26 g/cm³, a flexural strength of 120 MPa, and a modulus of 3.8 GPa.

Prepreg Curing Conditions
The standard cure cycle is 8 hours at 75ºC (167ºF) with a pressure between 0.8 and 3 bar. Alternative cycles include 65ºC for 16 hours, 90ºC for 90 minutes, and 120ºC for 40 minutes.

Typical Mechanical Properties
For HexPly® M34 prepregs, the mechanical properties vary based on the fabric type and weight. For example, 0° tensile strength ranges from 400 MPa for E-glass balanced fabric to 900 MPa for HS 12k carbon balanced fabric.

Prepreg Storage Life
  • Shelf Life at 23 ± 2 °C (73 °F): 10 days
  • Guaranteed Shelf Life at -18 °C (0 °F): 12 months

Precautions for Use
Standard precautions should be observed when handling uncured synthetic resins and fibrous materials. A Safety Data Sheet is available, and the use of clean, disposable, inert gloves is recommended to protect the operator and avoid contamination.

Additional Information
Hexcel is a leading supplier of composite materials, offering a comprehensive range of products including carbon fibre, structural film adhesives, RTM materials, honeycomb sandwich panels, and more. For US quotes and orders, call toll-free 1-800-688-7734. For other worldwide sales office numbers, visit the Hexcel website.
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Catalog excerpts

HexPly® M34-1

I laxP.y M34 is a-i epoxy system, specifically developed for ow temperature cuing <y lame structura components, particularly in industrial markets, HsjiRy M34 is a sel;-extin;;.!Snng îysten. p'ov din:;; excel ont f-ro-ros ;tan* proper c-s. ard meeting the German and French rail qualifications DIN 5510, S3-SR2-ST2 and NF F 16-101 (M2, F1). HexPly1 M34 piepieg is beai for mí nu'act uri ifl sand-.vici structures, p-ov-di'vi e\ce en: ad'iasior :o -VG 'oam cores. HexPly* M34 exhibits a good shell life at Room Temperature tor a low temperature curing system. ■ 10 days sheit lite at RT ■ Self adhesive on foam (PVC) and on honeycomb ■ Low pressure moulding capability 0.8-3 bar (12-43 Psi) ■ Good tcxbi :. e ■ : i:y o1 prepregs ■ Suitable for thick laminates - low exotherm

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HexPly® M34-2

HexPly® M34 Resin Matrix Properties Rheology Gel Time Viscosity/poise Gel Time (minutes) 10 3 300 250 10 2 200 10 1 120 ˚C (250 ˚F) 90 ˚C (195 ˚F) 6 min 50 min 150 100 10 0 50 0 -1 10 20 40 60 80 100 120 60 70 Temperature ˚C 80 90 100 110 120 Temperature ˚C Cured Matrix Properties cured at 75°C (167°F) - 8H Test Glass transition temperature Cured resin density Flexural Values 80ºC (176ºF) 1.26 g/cm3 Str = 120 MPa (17.4 Ksi) Mod = 3.8 GPa (551 Ksi) Method DMA Prepreg Curing Conditions The standard cure cycle is 8 hours at 75ºC (167ºF), at a pressure between 0.8 and 3 bar. The following alternative...

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HexPly® M34-3

75°C (167°F) curing epoxy matrix Typical Mechanical Properties on HexPly® M34 prepregs Main references (Others available) E-glass Balanced fabric 600 g/m2 E-glass Balanced fabric 300 g/m2 HS 12k carbon Balanced fabric 600 g/m2 0° Tensile strength MPa (Ksi) 400 (58) 600 (87) 900 (130) 0° Tensile modulus GPa (Msi) 20 (2.9) 21 (3) 65 (9.4) 0° Flexure strength MPa (Ksi) 670 (97) 700 (101) 950 (137) 0° Flexure modulus GPa (Msi) 20 (2.9) 20 (2.9) 65 (9.4) / 540 (78) 600 (87) 53 (7.7) 50 (7.2) 70 (10) 50 55 60 TEST 0° Compression strength MPa (Ksi) 0° Short beam strength MPa (Ksi) Fibre volume content...

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HexPly® M34-4

HexPly® M34 Product Data Prepreg Storage Life n n Shelf Life @ 23 + 2 °C (73 °F) 10 days Guaranteed Shelf Life @ -18 °C (0 °F) 12 months Precautions for Use The usual precautions when handling uncured synthetic resins and fibrous materials should be observed, and a Safety Data Sheet is available for this product. The use of clean, disposable, inert gloves provides protection for the operator and avoids contamination of material and components. Important All information is believed to be accurate but is given without acceptance of liability. Users should make their own assessment of the suitability...

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