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FILM ADHESIVES / RESIN SYSTEMS

Film Adhesives / Resin Systems

Aldila manufactures a variety of epoxy-based resin systems, that cure between 180 degrees F and 400 degrees F. Aldila's baseline resin system is AR250, which is a low-flow, toughened, 250 degree F cure system with a 160 degree F service temperature. AR250 has been in production for nearly 20 years, and Aldila has developed a number of variants based on this original chemistry, as well as new resin systems designed for higher temperature and fire retardant applications. Please review the resin systems table below for additional information by resin designation and type:

Aldila Resin Systems
Resin Designation	Cure Temp/F	Service Temp/F	Resin Description
AR 180	180	160	Low temp cure system, toughened, low flow, moderate tack Out Time: 30 days maximum Target markets and applications: Marine and Wind Energy
AR 250	250-300	180	Standard temp cure system, toughened, low flow, moderate tack Out Time: 30 days maximum Target markets and applications: Industrial and Recreational
FR 250	250-300	180	Standard temp cure system, short cure time, toughened, medium flow, high tack Out Time: 21 days maximum Target markets and applications: Aircraft Interiors and flame resistant applications
AR 251	250-300	180	Standard temp cure system, short cure time, toughened, high flow, high tack Out Time: 21 days maximum Target markets and applications: Industrial and Recreational
AR 252	225-300	180	Standard temp cure system, short cure time, toughened, low flow, moderate tack Out Time: 21 days maximum Target markets and applications: Ballistic Armor, Industrial and Recreational
AF 251 AF 52 AF 254 AF 256	250-300	180	Standard temp cure systems, tailored cure times, highly toughened, medium flow Out Time: 21 days maximum Target markets and applications: Industrial and Recreational
AR 350	350	250-275	High temp cure system, non-structural, high flow, moderate tack Out Time: 14 days maximum Target markets and applications: Industrial, cosmetic and surface finishes
AR 351	350	250-275	High temp cure system, toughened, high flow, moderate tack Out Time: 14 days maximum Target markets and applications: Higher service temperature applications that require surface hardness and fracture toughness
AR 400	425-450	325	BMI High Temp 425 to 450 cure system, toughened, high flow, high tack Target markets and applications: Engine cowlings, exhaust ducts, and rocket motor casings.