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 VAN ORIN, Illinois USA — Wildman's is pleased to announce the release of their Proline Epoxy. This is the best epoxy I have used so far, it dries harder than the other brands I have used. It comes to a complete cure faster with no need to bake it and its stronger.
Best of all, it's less expensive. - $119.99 per Gallon set
- $45.99 per Quart set
Compare it to other brands and you will see the difference yourself.
DESCRIPTION
Proline is a 100% reactive low viscosity, unfilled, clear laminating resin with high performance characteristics. This resin and hardener combination make a very strong laminate capable of high temperature with standard room temp cure. Minimum odor and good color along with its excellent wetting characteristics make it an excellent choice for high performance laminations of glass, carbon fiber, and Kevlar.
SPECIFICATIONS Resin
Viscosity at 25 °C: 500 – 700 cPs
Color, Gardner: 1 max.
Mix ratio: 100 Parts by weight
Physical Form: Clear Liquid
Pounds/Gallon @ 25°C: 9.2 Lbs Hardener
Viscosity at 25 °C: 100-200 cPs
Color, Gardner: <6
Mix ratio: 20 Parts by weight
Pounds/Gallon at 25 °C: 8.5 Lbs PROPERTIES
Laminate Neat
Mix Ratio: 100:20 By Weight -
Pot Life at 72F: 20 minutes -
Mixed Viscosity at 72F: 800-875 cPs -
Cured Hardness: 90 Shore D* 92 Shore D
Specific Gravity, Grams/CC: 1.17 1.17
Tensile Strength PSI: 46,120* 10,548
Flexural Strength, PSI 71,251* 17,210
Heat Deflection Temp (Tg): 245F * / ** 235F**
* Properties testing with A 10 Ply Laminate Style 7628 Glass Fabric, 60% Glass / 40% Resin
**TG with standard room temp cure, higher TG can be accomplished with a Post Cure CURING
Standard cure time at room temperature is approximately 24 hours, can be handled and demolded in as little as 8 hours. Faster cure times can be accomplished by using elevated temperature, example full cure in approximately 2 hours at 150F. Do not cure or post cure at temperatures over 300F. Ensure proper ventilation when curing or post curing with temps over 125F.
SAFETY and HANDLING
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin, eyes and clothing Wash thoroughly after handling. (Always use gloves) Only mix as much as you will need for a 15 minute period, it is better to mix several smaller amounts than to mix a single large amount as this helps decrease exothermic reactions. Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, and smoking. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Website: http://www.wildmanrocketry.com/
03-10-2008 08:48 PM
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
I am in the market for some top quality epoxy. How does this compare vs. US Composites and West? Right now I am using the stuff from the local hobby store in 6, 15 and 30 minutes varieties.  |
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03-12-2008 12:57 PM
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Certified Level Two
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
Ah,
This stuff I think is meant more for laminating body tubes with fiberglass
and other cloths for added strength. I suppose it could be used for construction per se but I think that would be overkill. It is meant to be mixed
by weight not just pour a little out and eyeball it.
PowerPoxy weld is a good product for construction and fillets. Not for
laminating though.
Kurt
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03-12-2008 01:17 PM
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Will fly beer for rockets
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
Hi Kurt,
Many of us use "overkill" epoxy for our fillets and construction as well. I use 2032 Aeropoxy almost exclusively for construction. I measure it using graduated plastic containers and I add the appropriate modifier to enhance viscosity or strength (silica or carbon fiber) or to reduce weight (micro balloons) and make it easier to finish. I like the fact that it gives me more pot time. I've even gotten pretty good at measuring out 5 ml of hardener and 15 ml of resin from a gallon can. 
I still use hobby epoxy when I am at the range or I just need to tack something in place quickly. I keep 5 or 6 minute containers and 20 or 30 minute containers in my range box for that purpose, but whenever I am in the "workshop" I prefer to use the Aeropoxy.
I don't know how the ProLine epoxy compares to Aeropoxy. |
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03-12-2008 02:24 PM
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Crazier every day L3#7764
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
Quote: I don't know how the ProLine epoxy compares to Aeropoxy.
I'm no epoxy expert, but a quick look at the tech pages of West Systems (what I use), Aeropoxy, and Proline, and it " appears" that Proline is a stronger product when comparing Shore "D" hardness, Tensile and Flexural strength, Tg and other specs.
What makes the comparisons hard though is the fine print*.
West Systems specs are based on "Neat epoxy specimens, i.e., containing no fillers or fiber reinforcements, were used for testing."
http://www.westsystem.com/...alphysicalproperties.htm
Aeropoxy is based on "(1) Fiberglass Properties Were Derived With a 10 Ply Laminate, Hand Lay-up, Style 181 Glass Fabric, 55% Glass Content"
http://www.ptm-w.com/index.asp?pgid=176
Proline is based on "* Properties testing with A 10 Ply Laminate Style 7628 Glass Fabric, 60% Glass / 40% Resin"
http://www.rocketryplanet.com/content/view/2275/28/
It's not really apples to apples testing result, so it really makes it hard to say for sure which is the best, unless you have alot more knowledge than I do on epoxys, or 181 VS 7628 glass fabric. |
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03-12-2008 03:35 PM
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soon to be JR L1
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
Not to hjack thread but I have built 2-3 rockets with NHP epoxy, none have been flown. Is that stuff any good?
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03-12-2008 04:01 PM
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Will fly beer for rockets
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
It's certainly good enough to fly!
I've seen some scabbed together rockets using the dual syringe 5 minute epoxy used to certify L2. As long as you are not trying to break mach or set altitude records, and as long as you prep well, you should be fine. |
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03-12-2008 07:09 PM
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
I fail to see how this costs less then West Systems. Its definetly not cheaper then what I get 4.35 Gallons of West for at 290.00 bucks for the resin.
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03-15-2008 10:55 AM
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Re: Wildman Rocketry releases new Proline epoxy product
I wonder if this is the stuff from Performance Rocketry. Curtis said he was going to be selling a line of 'inexpensive' high TG epoxy that cured at room temp, and this looks like it. Other stuff that cures at room temp and has a TG close to this runs about $500/gallon kit. From the looks of it, if you rolled your own tubes, and post cured it in an oven, you could have a min diameter tube that wouldn't break down with the heat from a motor.
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