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7080 GC 7086 GC

7080 GC 7086 GC

7080 GC 7086 GC

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: RESOLCOAT 7080GC is an epoxy gelcoat designed for composite tooling production. It offers high mechanical and chemical resistance, particularly against Styrene, and ensures a high gloss finish for polyester or vinyl ester parts. The gelcoat is suitable for large composite tooling due to its self-leveling and air release properties, and can be applied using a brush, roller, or airless method.
Specifications: The recommended application thickness is between 500 µm and 900 µm at 25°C, achievable in one coat without sagging. The gelcoat cures at room temperature, with final properties obtained after a post-curing cycle.
Mixing Ratio: The gelcoat and hardener should be mixed in a ratio of 100:30 by weight. Accurate mixing is crucial to maintain mechanical properties, and the mixture should be used within its pot life to avoid exothermic reactions.
Application Guidelines: The gelcoat can be overcoated within an hour if the surface remains tacky. For cured surfaces, sanding and degreasing are recommended before laminating. Workshop temperatures should be maintained between 18-25°C for optimal application.
Curing and Mechanical Properties: The gelcoat becomes touch dry in 4 hours at 25°C and is fully cured in 7 days at room temperature or 15 hours at 60°C. It has a hardness of 85 Shore D and an elongation to break of 5%.
Packaging and Storage: Available in kits of 1.3 kg, 6.6 kg, and 32.5 kg. The shelf life is one year in sealed containers stored between 10°C and 30°C.
Health and Safety: Basic safety precautions include avoiding skin contact and wearing masks when producing dust. In case of eye contact, rinse with water and seek medical advice. The product is labeled as harmful to the environment and an irritant.
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7080 GC 7086 GC-1

Technical Data Sheet - 01/28/2009 RESOLCOAT 7080 GC Hardener 7086 GC Epoxy Gelcoat for Tooling Application and demoulding at room temperature High modulus & mechanical properties TG > 90°C RESOLCOAT 7080GC epoxy gelcoat is formulated for the production of composites tooling. It enables to manufacture tooling with no contraction and its Novolac based formula guarantees the highest mechanical and chemical resistance, notably to Styrene. Polyester or Vinyl ester parts manufactured on the 7080GC gelcoat will release with high gloss for numerous cycles. If needed to be repaired, polishing the repaired area will enable to regain a high gloss surface aspect. This new generation system, optimized with excellent self levelling characteristics and excellent air release, is suitable for the manufacture of large composite tooling. It can be applied by brush roller or airless while guaranteeing low toxicity working conditions to the users. The recommended application thickness ranges from 500 m to 900 m @ 25°C, which it is possible to achieve in one coat on a vertical surface without sag. Laminates can be released from the moulds after room temperature curing. The minimum time before demoulding will depend on the cure schedule of the associated laminate. Final thermo-mechanical properties will be obtained after a post curing cycle defined according later in this technical data sheet. Page 1/4 RESOLTECH RESOLVING YOUR ENGINERING CHALLENGES www.resoltech.com

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7080 GC 7086 GC-2

Gelcoat 7080 GC Hardener 7086 GC Tooling Epoxy Gelcoat MIXING RATIO Resin 7080 GC Hardener 7086 GC 100 pbw 30 pbw Warning: the mixing ratio must be accurately followed. It is not possible to change the ratio, it would result in lower mechanical properties. The mixture should be thoroughly stirred to ensure full homogeneity. It is important to note that epoxy systems tend to heat up much faster in a pot than as a thin film. It is preferable to only mix the necessary amount usable within the given pot life. Keeping the mixture in flat open containers reduces the risks of exothermic reaction. APPLICATION...

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7080 GC 7086 GC-3

Gelcoat 7080 GC Hardener 7086 GC REACTIVITY @ 23°C Reactivity measures on Trombotech according to ISO 2535 Norm Gel time on 100g 60 min Temperature at exothermic peak on 100g ND 4h Touch Dry on 1 mm layer CURE & POST CURING The 7080GC system will cure at room temperature enabling to release parts from the moulds at room temperature after 24h. A further post-cure of 15h at 60 °C will enable the gelcoat to obtain 100% of it´s mechanical characteristics. Touch dry on 900 m : Hard & sandable : Releasable from mould: Full cure : 4 Hours @ 25 ºC 12 Hours @ 25 ºC 24h at room temperature 7 days at room...

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7080 GC 7086 GC-4

Gelcoat 7080GC LABELLING 7080GC 7086GC X H C Irritant Harmful for the Environment PACKAGING HEALTH & SAFETY - 1,30 kg kit: 1 kg of 7080GC + 0.3kg. of 7086GC - 6,6kg kit: 5 kg of 7080GC + 1,5 kg. of 7086GC - 32,5kg kit: 25 kg of 7080GC + 7,5 kg. of 7086GC It is advised to follow basic rules such as avoiding skin contact, wear masks when producing dust. Please read our standard health and safety sheet for more information. In case of eye contamination, wash with water and seek medical advice. TRANSPORT & STORAGE Shelf life is one year in sealed containers as provided. Keep containers sealed and...

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