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SikaBiresin® CR132

(formerly Biresin® CR132)

Composites resin system for hand lay-up process with Tg up to 135 °C

SikaBiresin® CR132 is an epoxy resin system suitable for the production of high performance fiber reinforced composite components and molds in hand lay-up where a high termal resistance of up to 135 °C is required.  

  • Good impregnation of dry fabrics, mult-axials and non-woven fiber preforms and non-draining properties due to optimized mixed viscosity
  • Tg up to 135 °C (depending on curing conditions)
  • Three hardeners (B) gives a wide range of processing times
  • Hardeners (B) are pigmented blue to assist in mixing and to help see where has been laminated
 
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PRODUCT BENEFITS

  • Good impregnation of dry fabrics, mult-axials and non-woven fiber preforms and non-draining properties due to optimized mixed viscosity
  • Tg up to 135 °C (depending on curing conditions)
  • Three hardeners (B) gives a wide range of processing times
  • Hardeners (B) are pigmented blue to assist in mixing and to help see where has been laminated
 

Areas of Application

SikaBiresin® CR132 is especially suited to the hand lay-up process and can be used for the production of composites components in many areas as well as resin system for mold- and toolmaking. This product is suitable for experienced professional users only. Tests under actual processing conditions and with additional materials such as fibers and release agents must be performed to proof material compatibility.  

Product Details

Typical Product Data
Properties

SikaBiresin® CR132 (A)

SikaBiresin®
CH132-2 (B)

SikaBiresin®
CH132-5 (B)

SikaBiresin®
CH132-7 (B)

Chemical base

Epoxy resin

Amine hardener

Amine hardener

Amine hardener

Color

Translucent

Blue

Blue

Blue

Mixing ratio

by weight

by volume

100 : 28 

100 : 28 

100 : 32 

100 : 34 100 : 34  100 : 39

Density

liquid

cured

1.14 g/ml

0.95 g/ml

0.93 g/ml

0.93 g/ml

1.16 g/ml1.15 g/ml 1.15 g/ml
Viscosity (CQP029-4)

 

mixed

1900 mPa·s

10 mPa·s 

20 mPa·s 

30 mPa·s

360 mPa·s 600 mPa·s  550 mPa·s

Pot life (CQP021-3 / Gel Timer TECAM)

 

60 min.

150 min. 

210 min. 

Curing conditions

8 hours

125 °C

125 °C

125 °C

Tensile strength (CQP036-2 / ISO 527)

 

83 MPa

77 MPa

78 MPa

Tensile modulus (CQP036-2 / ISO 527)

 

2700 MPa

2650 MPa

2450 MPa

Tensile elongation (CQP036-2 / ISO 527)

 

6.6 %

4.6 %

5.7 %

Flexural strength (CQP027-2 / ISO 178)

 

125 MPa

115 MPa

114 MPa

Flexural modulus (CQP027-2 / ISO 178)

 

2750 MPa

2750 MPa

2700 MPa

Shore D hardness (CQP023-1 / ISO 868)

 

87

87

87

Impact resistance (CQP038-2 / ISO 179)

 

47 kJ/m²

32 kJ/m²

33 kJ/m²

Glass transition temperature by DSC (CQP301-5 / ISO 11357)

 

130 °C

135 °C

135 °C

Heat deflection temperature (CQP030-1 / ISO 75A)

 

118 °C

136 °C

130 °C

Shelf life

24 months

12 months

12 months

12 months

CQP = Corporate Quality Procedure

Application

Application Information

Application

The resin system is optimized for processing temperatures between 18 °C – 25 °C. Consider the change in processing parameters if the resin system is processed at different temperatures. The curing must be performed at temperature ≥ 18 °C.
Prior to application, check both components for crystallization. The crystallization process can be reversed by heating the product to 60 °C – 70 °C until the crystals are no longer visible.
Containers must be closed tightly immediately after each use to prevent moisture ingress.

Removal

Uncured SikaBiresin® CR132 can be removed from tools and equipment with Sika® Reinigungsmittel 5 or another suitable solvent. Once cured, the material can only be removed mechanically. Hands and exposed skin shall be washed immediately using industrial hand cleaner and water.
Do not use solvents on skin.

STORAGE CONDITIONS

All components must be stored between 15 °C – 30 °C.

Prior to use check the material for homogeneity and crystallization and make sure to temper it to processing temperature.

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