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Toray MicroPly™ EF8020

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Product description

Toray MicroPly™ EF8020 is a modified, high-strength, structural epoxy film adhesive for honeycomb core and laminate bonding. EF8020 has a strong self-filleting action in honeycomb-to-skin bonds.

Toray MicroPly™ EF8020 film adhesive is protected on one side by a release paper and on the other by a polyethene separator. A lightweight polyester carrier is incorporated into the adhesive film to ensure easy handling while cutting and positioning.

Toray EF8020 is compatible for co-cure with Toray’s 8020 prepreg and SC8020 syntactic core.

Product benefits/features

  • Flexible low-to-medium cure schedule 70–130°C (158–266°F)
  • Accurate control of adhesive distribution
  • Ideal for honeycomb sandwich construction
  • Bonding in both composite and metallic structures

Market segments

  • High Temperature
  • Sport & Recreation
  • Motorsport & Formula 1
  • Automotive
  • Energy
  • Medical
  • Industrial

Details

Product category Film Adhesives
Processing Out of Autoclave / Vacuum bag
Press forming
Autoclave
Resin type Epoxy
Tg (Dry, onset) 102 °C / 215 °F
Cure temperature (Optimal) 80 °C / 176 °F
Cure temperature (Lowest) 70 °C / 158 °F
Cure temperature (Highest) 130 °C / 266 °F
Out life 30 days

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Toray Advanced Composites UK

Toray Advanced Composites UK
Send email +44 1773 530899

Need more information?

At Toray our goal is your success. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact us. 

Toray Advanced Composites USA

Toray Advanced Composites USA
Send email +1 (408) 465 8500

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