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– NO LIMIT – A TOUGH LIGHTWEIGHT FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCTION
THE PU COMPOSITE SYSTEM FOR<br />
THE SPORTS AND LEISURE INDUSTRY<br />
Customers of up-market sports and leisure equipment<br />
tend to be very well informed. They know exactly<br />
what performance they expect from their equipment<br />
and they want a design that suits their lifestyle.<br />
TOUGH AND LIGHTWEIGHT FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCTION<br />
When they buy something, they send a clear<br />
message to the manufacturers about the quality<br />
and durability they want from the products<br />
and about the desired level of innovation.<br />
The key factors for the equipment manufacturers<br />
are the versatility of the polyurethane components<br />
used to make the products and an optimum<br />
production process. Criteria such as environmental<br />
protection and customization are also becoming<br />
increasingly important.<br />
The <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ® 2-component polyurethane system<br />
satisfies all these requirements. Its outstanding<br />
versatility sets completely new standards both<br />
in industrial-scale production and in small-scale<br />
<strong>customized</strong> manufacture.
CONTENTS<br />
4 Baypreg ®<br />
, the future-proof alternative<br />
6 An extremely versatile material<br />
8 Manufacturers hold the trump cards<br />
10 Unbeatable processing advantages<br />
12 Facts and figures<br />
14 Everything is possible...<br />
16 An alliance with nature – A successful partnership<br />
18 Your contacts: All you need to know
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Rear section of camper van<br />
with a core of expanded polystyrene<br />
THE FUTURE-PROOF<br />
ALTERNATIVE<br />
...to conventional epoxy resins.<br />
Baypreg ® has been successfully used for the production of<br />
composite polyurethane parts since 1990. Over the years, the<br />
product range has been extended from the original core<br />
business of water sports and now covers the entire leisure<br />
segment. Key applications are in the camping, skiing and<br />
snowboarding segments. Many leading manufacturers of<br />
high-strength moldings see Baypreg ® as a convincing alternative<br />
to conventional epoxy resins. The arguments for using<br />
Baypreg ® are indeed persuasive, because Baypreg ®<br />
- is solvent-free<br />
- is suitable for all compression molding processes<br />
- is compatible with almost any core materials such as<br />
polystyrene, wood, plastics, PU, aluminum and paper<br />
honeycomb<br />
- can be processed with many reinforcing fiber materials<br />
(e.g. glass, carbon and natural fibers)
Baypreg ® , in this case Baypreg ® F, a grade developed espe-<br />
cially for automotive applications – has been used in the automotive<br />
industry for many years in fully automated processes.<br />
Paper honeycomb structures are generally used as the core<br />
material in combination with natural fibers or glass fibers for<br />
surface reinforcement.<br />
Sailing boat with<br />
glass fiber reinforcement<br />
Wakeboard with<br />
glass fiber reinforcement<br />
Baypreg ® is also the product of choice when parts cannot be<br />
produced on automated production lines due to their complicated<br />
shape or complex design. By modifying the system<br />
to make it react more slowly, Baypreg ® provides an easy-touse,<br />
economical solution for prototypes, small production<br />
runs or special <strong>customized</strong> products. This is especially useful<br />
for medium-sized companies.<br />
Natural fiber composites<br />
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<strong>BAYPREG</strong> ®<br />
GLASS-FIBER<br />
COMPOSITES<br />
•<br />
AN EXTREMELY<br />
VERSATILE MATERIAL<br />
Baypreg ® parts made of glass fiber-reinforced boast a range<br />
of truly outstanding properties including very high impact<br />
strength and torsional rigidity even at low temperatures.<br />
Typical applications include sandwich elements for the sports<br />
and leisure sector, such as snowboards, wakeboards and<br />
skis, where maximum demands are made on the material's<br />
properties.<br />
• Rescue board – Manufacturer:<br />
Karl Niedersüss, Rohrbach, Austria
Baypreg ® parts reinforced with natural fibers have<br />
extra stability and are especially light in weight.<br />
Baypreg ® has an extremely wide range of applications.<br />
It is used, for example, to manufacture steps and rear<br />
sections for recreational vehicles (RVs), trunk floors,<br />
tables and wall panels, floors and walls for stage<br />
building, and ultra-light rescue boards for use in<br />
accidents and emergencies.<br />
Glass fiber mat<br />
•<br />
<strong>BAYPREG</strong> ®<br />
NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES<br />
•• Table made of Baypreg ® – Manufacturer:<br />
Triple-E Meubilair B. V., Winsum (F.R.), NL<br />
••<br />
Natural fiber mat<br />
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Glass fiber – impregnated with <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ®<br />
Natural fiber – impregnated with <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ®<br />
Aramid fiber – impregnated with <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ®<br />
MANUFACTURERS<br />
HOLD THE TRUMP CARDS<br />
Baypreg ® is available in two versions:<br />
– As a resin for sandwich structures where an optimum<br />
bond between the individual elements is essential.<br />
The material is also suitable for bonding decorative<br />
surfaces.<br />
– As a resin incorporating a release agent for molded<br />
articles without decorative facings, for example structural<br />
components in interior applications.
A MATERIAL WITH<br />
MANY FACES<br />
Baypreg ® can be readily processed with all kinds of<br />
conventional fiber materials such as glass carbon<br />
and natural fibers. Because of the relatively low<br />
viscosity of <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ® , outstanding wetting and<br />
saturation of the fiber materials is ensured.<br />
Baypreg ® provides an excellent bond to many core<br />
materials such as polyurethane, polystyrene, wood<br />
and various honeycomb structures. It can be processed<br />
at a wide range of mold temperatures,<br />
extending from 120 °C down to just 65 °C. This means<br />
that <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ® can also be used in combination<br />
with heat-sensitive inserts and decorative films.<br />
• Step for a camper van – Manufacturer:<br />
Formtec, PUR-Verarbeitungs GmbH, Dornstetten, D<br />
•<br />
Carbon fiber mat<br />
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Core materials
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UNBEATABLE<br />
PROCESSING ADVANTAGES<br />
Long potlife<br />
Once the two components have been mixed together in a<br />
cup, it takes 3 – 10 minutes for the initial thermal reaction<br />
to start. The actual chemical reaction begins after 10 – 20<br />
minutes and ends with solidification after a further 3 – 5<br />
minutes (all figures are approximate). This means the<br />
mixture can be processed by hand for up to 25 minutes at<br />
ambient temperatures of between 20 and 23 °C.<br />
Compression mold<br />
Spray head<br />
Long open time for the impregnated fiber<br />
After application of the reactive mix using a 2-component<br />
spray machine, the impregnated fiber has an open time of<br />
up to 45 minutes at room temperature (20 – 23 °C). This<br />
means that the fiber can be further processed in this period<br />
without any loss of quality.<br />
Short mold residence time<br />
Introducing the impregnated fiber material into the heated<br />
mold triggers the controlled reaction of the 2-component<br />
system. The reaction is soon completed and the part cures<br />
very quickly.<br />
Low mold temperatures<br />
Under normal circumstances, a mold temperature of 80 °C<br />
is enough to ensure rapid, economical curing. However,<br />
because temperatures of up to 120 °C are also possible,<br />
the mold residence times can be shortened considerably<br />
if desired. In special cases – if, for example, heat-sensitive<br />
inserts or decorative films are being used – the mold<br />
temperature can be reduced to 65 °C, although the parts<br />
will then naturally have to spend longer in the mold in<br />
order to achieve top-quality results.<br />
No post-curing necessary<br />
Following removal from the mold and subsequent cooling,<br />
the composite part attains its final strength without any<br />
need for annealing. As a result, energy costs can be lowered.<br />
These energy savings, in combination with the shorter<br />
production cycles made possible by the reduced mold<br />
residence times, make an important contribution to costeffective<br />
production.
Free of solvents<br />
Because Baypreg ® is solvent-free, it presents few problems<br />
in terms of safety and toxicology when processed<br />
by compression molding. Nevertheless, the safety precautions<br />
listed in the EU directives must be observed during<br />
processing.<br />
A TOUGH LIGHTWEIGHT FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCTION<br />
Outstanding mechanical properties<br />
The composite materials have high tensile and flexural<br />
strength despite their low weight per unit area. The glass<br />
transition temperature (approx. 100 °C) is also superior<br />
to that of many comparable materials.<br />
High impact strength<br />
Glass fiber composites are noted for their extremely high<br />
impact strength even at very low temperatures.<br />
Unlimited design freedom<br />
Baypreg ® can also be used to make parts with complex<br />
geometries. Fasteners, fixing devices or stabilizers can be<br />
directly integrated, and subsequent machining is also<br />
possible.<br />
... but that's not all<br />
If short cycle times and high productivity are imperative,<br />
ultra-fast Baypreg ® F systems developed specifically for<br />
the automotive industry by Bayer MaterialScience are the<br />
answer.<br />
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Baypreg ® sheets<br />
without fiber mats<br />
••<br />
Baypreg ® laminate<br />
with 65% glass fiber<br />
• Camper van steps, load test<br />
•• Fracture under load<br />
force > 4,000 N<br />
Flexural tests<br />
Flex modulus (N/mm 2 )<br />
Flexural stress (N/mm 2 )<br />
Outer fiber strain (%)<br />
Tensile tests<br />
Tensile E-modulus (MPa)<br />
Tensile stress (MPa)<br />
Impact test<br />
Impact strength (kJ/m2 )<br />
Torsion pendulum test<br />
Glass transition temp. (Tg °C)<br />
Viscosity D48/s 25°C<br />
Flexural tests<br />
Flex modulus (N/mm2)<br />
Flexural stress (N/mm2)<br />
Outer fiber strain (%)<br />
Tensile tests<br />
Tensile E-modulus (MPa)<br />
Tensile stress (MPa)<br />
Torsion pendulum test<br />
Glass transition temp. (Tg °C)<br />
FACTS AND FIGURES<br />
Baypreg ®<br />
2872<br />
98<br />
4,63<br />
3106<br />
64<br />
18,27<br />
90<br />
Baypreg ®<br />
with internal<br />
release agent<br />
1400<br />
24500<br />
690<br />
3,35<br />
22200<br />
450<br />
90<br />
Baypreg ®<br />
with internal<br />
release agent<br />
2625<br />
94<br />
5,36<br />
2684<br />
59<br />
22,83<br />
90<br />
Baypreg ®<br />
low viscosity<br />
2100<br />
21200<br />
650<br />
3,35<br />
26800<br />
450<br />
90<br />
Baypreg ®<br />
high viscosity<br />
5400<br />
27700<br />
756<br />
3,42<br />
27500<br />
480<br />
105
10 4<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
10 3<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
10 2<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
10 1<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
SPECIALIST INFORMATION:<br />
GLASS TRANSITION TEMPERATURE<br />
Torsion pendulum process DIN EN ISO 6721-2 B<br />
Material: Baypreg ® VP PU 60BV 11<br />
w: 7,96 mm / h: 1,22mm / L: 50 mm<br />
10 0<br />
10 -1<br />
10<br />
Torsion storage modulus G’ to<br />
Damping tan �<br />
Elongation �<br />
°C -100 -80 -60 -40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 °C<br />
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2-comp. metering/spraying unit<br />
- Baypreg ® systems are normally processed with fiber<br />
materials by compression molding. This requires a heatable<br />
mold made of aluminum or steel, capable of resisting a<br />
clamping pressure of 5 bar.<br />
Spraying Compression molding<br />
EVERYTHING IS<br />
POSSIBLE...<br />
- The <strong>BAYPREG</strong> ® components can be metered and mixed<br />
manually or processed on an industrial scale on 2-component<br />
polyurethane machines. The ready-to-use polyurethane<br />
system is then applied to one or both sides of the fiber<br />
material by pouring or spraying.
Opening<br />
- The fiber material is cut to size and placed in the mold,<br />
which may be treated with release agent.<br />
- If the fiber mat is treated outside the heated mold, open<br />
times of up to 45 minutes at room temperature (20 – 23 °C)<br />
are possible. Closing the heated mold triggers the forming<br />
and curing process.<br />
THE VARIABLE POLYURETHANE<br />
COMPOSITE SYSTEM<br />
Compression molding time as<br />
a function of temperature<br />
Formtemperatur (°C)<br />
120<br />
100<br />
80<br />
65<br />
Molding time (min)<br />
2 - 3<br />
4 - 5<br />
6 - 8<br />
12 - 13<br />
Further processing<br />
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• Trunk floor<br />
•• Composite component<br />
••• Trunk lid<br />
TOUGH AND LIGHTWEIGHT FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCTION<br />
• ••<br />
AN ALLIANCE WITH NATURE –<br />
A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP<br />
In modern-day industrial production, natural fibers like hemp,<br />
flax and sisal are making an unexpected comeback. In combination<br />
with natural fibers, Bayer MaterialScience's Baypreg ®<br />
polyurethane system produces high-quality, hard-wearing,<br />
break-resistant and lightweight composite parts that can resist<br />
even severe mechanical stresses and long-term vibrations.<br />
•••
•<br />
AN ALLIANCE WITH NATURE –<br />
FOR THE SAKE OF THE ENVIRONMENT<br />
Combining Baypreg ® with an ecologically friendly core material<br />
such as a honeycomb made of recycled paper results in a<br />
modern, innovative system for the manufacture of high-tech<br />
products using renewable raw materials. It is also entirely<br />
free of solvents. The use of annual plants like hemp, sisal and<br />
flax as renewable resources encourages their cultivation.<br />
•• •••<br />
By virtue of their rapid growth, the plants reduce the content<br />
of carbon dioxide (CO2 ) in the environment. On incineration<br />
of the solvent-free parts at the end of their useful life, the<br />
CO2 originally bound by the plant is released back into the<br />
natural cycle.<br />
• Klapptisch<br />
•• Flachssamen<br />
••• Hanfgewebematte<br />
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YOUR CONTACTS:<br />
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW<br />
Would you like to find out more about Baypreg ® ?<br />
We have all the information you need.<br />
Just give us a call.<br />
TOUGH AND LIGHTWEIGHT FOR COMPOSITE PRODUCTION<br />
Elke Springer<br />
Bayer MaterialScience AG<br />
<strong>BaySystems</strong> Elastomers<br />
Spraying & Reinforcement<br />
51368 Leverkusen<br />
Tel. ++49 – 214 30 2 67 17<br />
Fax ++49 – 214 30 2 62 93<br />
elke.springer@ bayerbms.com<br />
Dr. Dirk Wegener<br />
Bayer MaterialScience AG<br />
<strong>BaySystems</strong> Elastomers<br />
Spraying & Reinforcement<br />
51368 Leverkusen<br />
Tel. ++49 – 214 30 3 12 03<br />
Fax ++49 – 214 30 2 62 93<br />
dirk.wegener@ bayerbms.com
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