With its unique combination of property and processing advantages, Cyclics CBT® resin is revolutionizing the composites industry. It provides an ideal solution for applications where light weight, improved fatigue, high service temperatures, and excellent resistance to chemicals and impact are critical.
Cyclics CBT® 160 resin is well suited for use in pultrusion and
compression molding applications. Via a reaction with the catalyst contained in CBT 160, it is converted into the engineering thermoplastic PBT.
Cyclics CBT® 500 resin is effective in low-pressure or vacuum-
assisted resin transfer molding (RTM). It is compatible with virtually all
standard glass, carbon, and basalt fibers, offering superior wet-out and
higher fiber loading with lower void content. These advantages provide better mechanical properties and enhanced fatigue life.
- Superior fiber wet-out is achieved more rapidly.
- CBT resins do not generate heat during curing and can be processed at constant temperatures.
- CBT resins cure twice as fast as thermoset systems in large, thick parts.
- Manufacturing cycle times are radically decreased with increased production rates.
- End product is PBT thermoplastic with post-processing treatments possible, such as thermoforming, compression molding, and filament winding.
- End product has better mechanical properties with lower void content and higher fiber loading.
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