Motorsport
Composite materials in carbon fibre are excellent for the motorsport industry. Here, the lightness of the materials, the structural integrity during a collision in order to grant the pilot’s safety and resistance to high temperatures are of great importance.
Microtex Composites constantly invests in Research & Development, in order to offer to its customers a wide range of carbon fibre materials and resin systems of the latest generation, which were developed to meet the rigorous needs of the motorsport sector. This includes not only Formula 1, but also all motorsport formulas.
In particular, our resin systems boast great resistance to high temperatures and are therefore optimal for the manufacturing of components, ranging from chassis to elements located close to very hot areas, such as breaking systems, exhaust systems and engine.
Further applications for motorsport are all elements requiring flame-retardant resin systems.
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Microtex solutions for Motorsport
E3-150
E3 MATRIX SERIES is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 70°C to 140°C; designed for structural applications and available in several product variants. The viscosity of the system offers processing flexibility and a wide range of handling characteristics.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 80-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E4-123
E4-123 is a 125°C thermosetting epoxy prepreg designed for structural applications. The high viscosity of the system offer flexible processing and a range of handling characteristics. E4-123 matrix exhibit high mechanical properties and, properly postcured, can be used at continuous operating temperatures up to 100°C. Higher not continuous operating temperatures can be supported.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 85-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E4-195
E4-195 is a toughened thermosetting epoxy prepreg resin system designed specifically for a wide range of structural components in automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Post-cure | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | 80-160 | 2h 180°C | 12 months | 6 weeks |
E3-150
E3 MATRIX SERIES is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 70°C to 140°C; designed for structural applications and available in several product variants. The viscosity of the system offers processing flexibility and a wide range of handling characteristics.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 80-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E4-123
E4-123 is a 125°C thermosetting epoxy prepreg designed for structural applications.
The high viscosity of the system offer flexible processing and a range of handling characteristics.
E4-123 matrix exhibit high mechanical properties and, properly postcured, can be used at continuous operating temperatures up to 100°C. Higher not continuous operating temperatures can be supported.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 85-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E3-150
E3 MATRIX SERIES is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 70°C to 140°C; designed for structural applications and available in several product variants. The viscosity of the system offers processing flexibility and a wide range of handling characteristics.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 80-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E4-123
E4-123 is a 125°C thermosetting epoxy prepreg designed for structural applications.
The high viscosity of the system offer flexible processing and a range of handling characteristics.
E4-123 matrix exhibit high mechanical properties and, properly postcured, can be used at continuous operating temperatures up to 100°C. Higher not continuous operating temperatures can be supported.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 85-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E3-150
E3 MATRIX SERIES is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 70°C to 140°C; designed for structural applications and available in several product variants. The viscosity of the system offers processing flexibility and a wide range of handling characteristics.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 80-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
E9-150
E9-150 Series is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 80°C to 140°C; the system is designed for general applications and is available in several product variants.
The viscosity of the system offers flexible processing and a range of handling characteristics.
E9 matrix exhibit good mechanical properties and, properly postured, can be used at continuous operating temperatures up to 90°C. Higher not continuous operating temperatures can be supported.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 80-140 | 12 months | 6 weeks | Autoclave |
X1-304
X1-304 is a 130°C curing matrix for FST applications designed to deliver good performances and aesthetic features laminates whilst meeting demanding fire requirements. This resin system complies with the Standard UL94-V03, FAR/ JAR25.8532 for some specific configurations. FST third party lab certifications are available upon request.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 100-130 | 12 months | 3 weeks | Autoclave |
E3-150
E3 MATRIX SERIES is a thermosetting epoxy matrix family with process temperatures ranging from 70°C to 140°C; designed for structural applications and available in several product variants. The viscosity of the system offers processing flexibility and a wide range of handling characteristics.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 80-130 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
X1-120
X1 MATRIX series is a thermosetting epoxy matrix series with high cosmetic results and is available in several product variants.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 80-140 | 12 months | 4 weeks | Autoclave |
X2-121
X2-121 is a thermosetting epoxy matrix with process temperature of 80°C. Versatile, high strenght pre-preg system. The system is designed for “OoA” (Out of Autoclave) processing, notably oven vacuum bag curing.
| DMA E' onset Tg | Cure range | Shelf-life -18° | Out-life 21° | Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 80-140 | 12 months | 8 weeks | OoA |
