HexPly® M77

HexPly® M77

HexPly® M77

Product catalog summary
Description
HexPly® M77 is a formulated epoxy resin matrix designed for prepreg applications with short cure cycles. It supports processing temperatures from 80°C to 160°C and can be used with carbon, glass, or aramid fibers. It offers a long out-life at room temperature.

Benefits and Features
  • High toughness and excellent tack life
  • Suitable for pressures from 1 to 10 bar
  • Short cure cycle between 120°C and 160°C
  • Good surface finish with medium tack and excellent drape
  • Controlled flow for ease of processing
  • Long out-life at room temperature

Resin Matrix Properties
  • Glass transition temperature (Tg) after 130°C for 15 min: 125°C
  • Density: 1.22g/cm³
  • Color: Milky
  • Viscosity: Dynamic viscosity varies with temperature

Curing Conditions
The ideal cure cycle is 7 minutes at 120°C with pressure between 1 and 10 bar. Alternative cycles range from 480 minutes at 80°C to 1.5 minutes at 160°C.

Prepreg Types and Mechanical Properties
Mechanical properties are based on a 130°C cure for 10 minutes at 5 bar pressure. Various prepreg types are listed with their reinforcement, fabric weight, resin content, and mechanical properties such as tensile strength and modulus.

Storage Life
  • 6 weeks at +23°C
  • 6 months at +5°C
  • 18 months at -18°C

Precautions for Use
Standard precautions for handling uncured synthetic resins and fibrous materials should be observed. A Safety Data Sheet is available. Use clean disposable gloves to protect operators and avoid contamination.

Important Notice
Information is provided without liability. Users should assess product suitability for their needs. Sales are subject to standard terms, including liability limitations.

Contact Information
Hexcel provides a range of composite materials for aerospace and other industries. For US inquiries, call 1-800-688-7734. For global contacts, visit the Hexcel website.
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Catalog excerpts

HexPly® M77-1

HexPly® M77 80 – 160 °C curing epoxy matrix Product Data Description ® HexPly M77 is a formulated epoxy resin matrix, specifically designed for prepreg applications and short cure cycles. It is a very versatile matrix, allowing a range of processing temperatures from 80°C up to 160°C. ® HexPly M77 is based on a modified epoxy resin. It can be pre-impregnated into carbon, glass or aramid fibres and exhibits a significant long out-life at room temperature. High Toughened epoxy High Excellent tack life Suitable for a range of pressures (1 to 10 bar) Short cure cycle at 120 – 160°C Good surface finish Medium tack and excellent drape Controlled flow for ease of processing Long out-life at room temperature Resin Matrix Properties Tg after 130°@ 15 min: Density: Colour: Viscosity:

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HexPly® M77-2

Curing Conditions The ideal cure cycle is 7 min at 120°C, at a pressure between 1 and 10 bar. Alternative cure cycles can be used: Temperature 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 Prepreg Types and Cured Prepreg Mechanical Properties Mechanical Properties are based on 130 °C cure for 10 min, at 5 bar pressure. Product name Prepreg data fabric direction non woven + fleece non woven + fleece non woven + fleece mechanical data

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HexPly® M77-3

Storage Life 6 weeks 6 months 18 months Precautions for Use The usual precautions when handling uncured synthetic resins and fine 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. All users should make their own assessment of the suitability of any product for the purposes required. All sales are made subject to our standard...

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