RM-3002 BISMALEIMIDE (BMI) PREPREG FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
RM-3002 Bismaleimide (BMI) Prepreg Product Information Developed using state-of-the-art formulating technologies, RM-3002 BMI prepreg products deliver superior hot/wet performance in airframe, missile and propulsion applications at service temperatures up to 400 F (204 C). RM-3002 next-generation BMI delivers improved damage tolerance at higher temperatures vs. industry-standard BMI s. Renegade precision-quality prepregs exhibit excellent handling characteristics and are available in woven and unidirectional form on various fibers including carbon, quartz and S2 glass. A wide variety of nano-materials can be incorporated into this resin system for tailored laminate properties and multi-functional performance. Renegade offers Paste (RM- 3006 and RM-3007) and Film (RM-3011) Adhesives compatible with RM-3002. Renegade also offers similar resin systems for RTM (RM-3000) or VARTM (RM-3010) processing. RM-3002 Resin Properties Cured Resin Density 1.27 g/cc Resin Flex Strength 21 ksi (145 MPa) Resin Flex Modulus 620 ksi (4275 MPa) Resin Flex Strain to Failure 3.6% Resin CTE 57 ppm/ C 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 1
RM-3002 Typical Mechanical Properties on Carbon Fabric (*Normalized to 60% FV) Test Units Test Method Condition T650-35-6K-UC309-5HS 0 Tension Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM D3039 RT Dry 129 (889) 0 Tension Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM D3039 RT Dry 10.9 (75.1) 0 Compression Strength ksi (MPa) ASTM D695 RT Dry 114 (786) 0 Compression Modulus Msi (GPa) ASTM D695 RT Dry 9.9 (68.2) 0 Short Beam Shear Strength ksi (MPa) ASTM D2344 RT Dry 11.7 (80.7) 0 Flexural Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM D790 RT Dry 157 (1082) 0 Flexural Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM D790 RT Dry 10.3 (71.0) 90 Tension Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM D3039 RT Dry 146 (1010) 90 Tension Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM D3039 RT Dry 10.9 (75.1) 90 Compression Strength ksi (MPa) ASTM D695 RT Dry 113 (782) 90 Compression Modulus Msi (GPa) ASTM D695 RT Dry 9.3 (64.1) 90 Compression Strength ksi (MPa) ASTM D695 400 F (204 C) Dry 85.8 (592) 90 Compression Modulus Msi (GPa) ASTM D695 400 F (204 C) Dry 10.2 (70.3) 90 Short Beam Shear Strength ksi (MPa) ASTM D2344 RT Dry 11.1 (76.5) 90 Flexural Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM-D790 RT Dry 163 (1120) 90 Flexural Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM-D790 RT Dry 8.9 (61.4) 90 Flexural Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM-D790 350 F (177 C) Dry 150 (1030) 90 Flexural Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM-D790 350 F (177 C) Dry 8.9 (61.4) 90 Flexural Strength* ksi (MPa) ASTM-D790 400 F (204 C) Dry 138 (951) 90 Flexural Modulus* Msi (GPa) ASTM-D790 400 F (204 C) Dry 9.2 (63.4) 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 2
Test Method & Test Conditions ASTM D2344 (0) Short Beam Shear Strength, ksi (MPa) ASTM D3518 In-Plane Shear Strength, ksi (MPa) ASTM D3518 In-Plane Shear Modulus, Msi (GPa) ASTM D6641 (0,90) Compression Strength, ksi (MPa) ASTM D6272 Flexural Strength, ksi (MPa) ASTM D6272 (0,90) Flexural Modulus, Msi (GPa) *Average Vf 59.5% Mechanical Testing Typical Properties IM-7 Carbon Uni-Tape, 145 gsm Room Temp 350 F (177 C) Dry 350 F (177 C) Wet 400 F (204 C) Dry 400 F (204 C) Wet 15.2 (105) 9.6 (66.2) 5.4 (37.2) 9.0 (62.1) 4.7 (32.4) 12.0 (82.7) 12.1 (83.4) 9.1 (67.7) 11.6 (80.0) - 0.64 (4.4) 0.53 (3.7) 0.33 (2.3) 0.48 (3.3) - 135 (931) 86.1 (594) 88.6 (611) 88.0 ( 607) 77.2 (498) 192 (1320) - - - - 17.6 (121) - - - - Moisture Absorption(% weight gain) Wet Conditioning: 160 F (71 C), 85% RH, to Equilibrium - 1.0 % RM-3002 Typical Open Hole Compression and Fracture Toughness Properties IM7 12K Carbon Uni-Tape, 145 gsm, 0/90 Laminates Test Method & Test Conditions Open Hole Compression, ksi (MPa) ASTM D7028 Avg. Fiber Volume: 61.2% Mode 1 G Ic, in-lbs/in 2 (m-kg/m 2 ) Interlaminar Fracture Toughness, ASTM D5528 Avg. Fiber Volume: 59.5% Mode 2 G IIc, in-lbs/in 2 (m-kg/m 2 ) Interlaminar Fracture Toughness, ASTM D5528 Avg. Fiber Volume: 59.5% Room Temp 350 F (177 C) Dry 350 F (177 C) Wet 400 F (204 C) Dry 400 F (204 C) Wet 450 F (232 C) Wet 48 (331) 44 (303) 38 (262) 41 (283) 38 (262) 31 (214) 1.94 (34.6) 110.3 (1970) - - - - - - - - - - 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 3
Notched Compression In-Plane Shear Strength ASTM-D3846-02 Combined Loading Compression Strength / Modulus ASTM-D6641-09 10 GHz, X band ASTM D2520, (0,90), Avg. 6 measurements RM-3002 Typical Properties on Astroquartz III Style 4581 Fabric 13 ksi (90 MPa) Dry, Room Temp 78 ksi (538 MPa) / 3.8 Msi (26 GPa) Dielectric Constant 3.3 Dry, Room Temp Dielectric Loss 0.005 Cure 375 ± 10⁰F (191 ± 5.56 C)/6-hours (standard cure) RM-3002 Typical Glass Transition (Tg) Development By Varying the Post Cure Temperature *Wet Tg data run after soak to saturation Post Cure 475 F (246 C) / 6 hours (standard post cure) Tg taken at G inflection (5-10 o C/ min. ramp rate) 545 F (285 C) Dry/ 455 F (235 C) Wet* 375⁰F (191 C) /3 hours No Post Cure 450 F (232 C) Dry 375⁰F (191 C) /3 hours 375⁰F (191 C) / 3 hours 478 F (248 C) Dry 375⁰F (191 C) /3 hours 440 F (227 C) / 6 hours 527 F (275 C) Dry 375⁰F (191 C) /3 hours 475 F (246 C) / 6 hours 545 F (285 C) Dry 375⁰F (191 C) /3 hours 510 F (256 C) / 6 hours 642 F (339 C) Dry Typical TOS Properties of RM-3002 on Carbon Fabric Property Condition Value Weight Loss Thermal Oxidative Stability 410 F, 150 psia, 125 Hours 0.11% 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 4
Temperature Deg F. Viscosity in Poise RM-3002 Typical Viscosity Profile 400 RM-3002 Viscosity 350 1000000 300 250 200 1000 150 100 50 0 1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 Time in minutes Please contact Renegade for other types of viscosity data to support your specific application. 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 5
Renegade Recommended Bagging Scheme for RM-3002 Equivalent Materials can be used. 1 - Any steel material capable of withstanding cure conditions; 1/8 inch (0.32cm) minimum thickness. 2 - The amount of bleeders plies to use depends upon the target resin content. Bleeders can be placed on both sides of the laminate or just on the top. 3 - Any steel material capable of withstanding cure conditions; 1/8 inch (0.32cm) minimum thickness, cut to the same dimensions as prepreg stack-up (do not over-hang edges of lamina). 4 - Use any sealant tape capable of withstanding cure conditions making sure to cover with a suitable release film so that there is no transfer to the breather. 5 - Optional breather strings can be placed in the corners of the laminate going under the dams and making contact with the breather material. 6 - Use any glass breather that will withstand the cure conditions and use enough material to allow a breath path from vacuum ports, monitors, and parts. 7 - Use any vacuum bagging film that will withstand the cure conditions. 8 Tape down all the bleeders, porous and non-porous PTFE coated fiberglass release film, and all the way around the edge of the part so that no resin is able to flow out except through the breather strings. Please contact Renegade for alternate bagging options that may be more optimum for your application. 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 6
Temperature ( F), Pressure (psig), and Vacuum (inhg) Renegade Recommended Cure Cycle for RM-3002 All temperatures and times are based upon the lagging thermocouple unless otherwise specified. Step 1: Apply full vacuum Step 2: Apply 85 psi (4.1 kpa), vent vacuum at 30 psi (1.4 kpa) Step 3: Heat to 260 F±10 F (127 C±5.56 C) at 3 F(1.67 C)/min Step 4: Hold 1 hour Step 5: Heat to 375 F±10 F (191 C±5.56 C) at 3 F(1.67 C)/min Step 6: Hold 4 hours Step 7: Cool to 70 F (21 C) at 4 F(2.22 C)/min, vent pressure 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 Time (minutes) Temperature Vacuum Pressure Please contact Renegade for alternate cure cycle options that may be more optimum for your application. 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 7
Temperature ( F) Renegade Recommended Post Cure Cycle for RM-3002 Air Circulating Oven Wrap panels in 7781 style glass Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Heat to 475 F ± 10 F (246 C ± 5.56 C) at 2-5 F(1.11-2.78 C)/min. Note: A lower temperature post cure may be more appropriate for your application. Hold 6 hours Cool to 70 F (21 C) at 5 F(2.78 C)/min 500 475 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 Time (minutes) Temperature Please contact Renegade for alternate post cure cycle options that may be more optimum for your application. 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 8
Renegade Materials Corporation is a global leader in manufacturing composite materials for aerospace applications. We deliver light-weight, highly-engineered prepregs, adhesives and hybrid composite systems to enable maximum fuel efficiency in commercial and military aircraft structures. For pricing or additional information on Renegade products, please call us at 937-350-5274 or visit our website at www.renegadematerials.com This document and any pricing provided on this product are considered proprietary, confidential and competition-sensitive and are not to be disclosed to any third parties without express written consent of Renegade Materials. Revision Date: 26-April-2017 KOA 3363 South Tech Boulevard Miamisburg, OH 45342 Tel: 937-350-5274 Fax: 937-350-5275 Page 9