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May 14, 2010 |
Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. |
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Launch of Ecological & Economical Quick cure Prepreg "#395" |
Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. (MRC), the manufacturer of carbon fibers and intermediate materials, introduced #395 Prepreg, a new product aiming at reducing processing cost and environmental load on customers’ site. MRC has successfully developed #395 Prepreg achieving high level of both toughness and quick cure.
MRC will continue providing solutions required in current market (cost and eco conscious) with innovative technology and products.
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1. Features of #395 Prepreg
A: Quick Cure
Benefit: #395 Prepreg can be cured in a shorter duration comparing with conventional prepreg (130 Celsius degree cure), which assists customers to improve productivity.
#395 Prepreg also helps reduce energy consumption (heating for cure), which results in reducing total cost and environmental load through the production process.
MRC Test Data
- #395 Prepreg is fully cured under 130 Celsius degree in 30 min comparing with conventional curing condition of 130 Celsius degree in 1 hour in sheet wrapping application.
- #395 Prepreg is fully cured under 140 Celsius degree in 5 min in press forming application.
B: High Toughness
The toughness of #395 Prepreg is excellent by applying “Block Copolymer Technology”
MRC Test Data
- 40% toughness improvement is achieved as resin base. (comparing with conventional resin)
C: Low Resin Flow
#395 Prepreg has controlled less Resin Flow aiming at excellent surface appearance of finished products.
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2. Applications
- Sporting Goods (Golf shafts, Tennis rackets, Fishing rod, Ice hockey sticks etc.)
- Bicycle and Automotive parts
For all kinds of applications, #395 Prepreg assists to improve product performance with its high toughness. In addition, quick cure feature helps to reduce total cost and environmental load.
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For further inquiries, please contact: |
Public and Investor Relations Office
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The contents shown herein are accurate as of the time of posting.