CUREPAD

Uncured Non-Silicone Rubber
Use to solve surface finish and consolidation problems

DESCRIPTION:
Composite materials allow the design of highly contoured and complex shapes. To adequately compact tight radii or to create smooth surface finish on non-tool side areas, reusable pressure intensifiers and caul sheets can be made using CUREPAD.

APPLICATION:
Cut CUREPAD into the appropriate size to fit the area in question.  Release film must be used to isolate CUREPAD during its initial cure.  Uncured, it will bond to itself and other materials. CUREPAD can be reinforced by co-curing with prepreg.  If the part is fiberglass, use this material to reinforce CUREPAD. If the part is aramid or carbon, use carbon fiber prepreg cloth. The initial cure can be performed on a part or during the cure of a part.  CUREPAD intensifiers and caul sheets must be isolated from prepregs and adhesives.

FEATURES/BENEFITS:
Prevents resin from accumulating in radii.  Allows bag side part areas to be smooth when desired. Controls fiber displacement in troublesome layups.  Intensifiers made with CUREPAD are reusable for many cures.

TECHNICAL DATA:

	TYPICAL VALUES
Color	Black
Durometer	50 +/-5 Shore A
Elongation	600%
Minimum Cure Time/Temperature	2 hr/250°F (121°C) or 1 hr/350°F (176°C)
Minimum Cure Pressure	30 psi
Maximum Use Temperature	400°F (204°C)
Shelf life	12 months at 0°F (-17°C)

The above values are “Typical Values” which have a nominal range about them and are notintended for specification purposes.

AVAILABILITY:
Roll size  42″ x 0.125″ x 10′