Composite Materials for

Rail Structures and

Carriage Interiors
Cytec leads the way in the provision of structural and interior
prepregs to the rail industry, supplying epoxy and phenolic
resin systems formulated to comply with stringent re
requirements. Our portfolio includes a comprehensive range
of processing materials and tooling solutions, all of which are
fully compatible with our prepregs.
A typical composite panel weighs
50% less than aluminium
80% less than steel
Reduced weight lowers initial inertia, allowing higher speeds
to be achieved quickly and eciently. This also reduces track
load, decreases wear and lowers trackside maintenance costs.
Our design, engineering and application support departments
oer a unique service for converting existing structures from
current material congurations into weight-saving, costeective prepreg formats.

Why Cytec?
Through our expertise, technology, products, exibility and
wide-reaching network of partners, we oer innovation with
real advantage to the composites industry.

Cytec oers
Phenolic and epoxy prepregs qualified by major Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their
subcontractors
Film adhesives
Vacuum bagging consumables
Extensive collaborative R&D capabilities
Manufacturing capabilities around the world
A commitment to short lead-times
Worldwide support from sales representatives and
technical staff
Everything we do is underpinned by our customer-rst
approach and a commitment to creating tomorrows solutions,
today.

Prepregs and composite materials

Benets of Cytec prepregs
Suitable for low cost vacuum bag processing, and press and
autoclave moulding
Ease of use with a broad processing window

MTM82S-C phenolic prepregs for interior applications

Our MTM82S-C phenolic prepreg technology allows for the
manufacture of thin, lightweight panels.
MTM82S-C prepregs comply with:
BS 476 Parts 6 and 7
BS 6853 Cat 1a
NF P 92-501 Rating M1
NF F 16-101 Rating F1
DIN5510 Rating S4, SR2, ST2
EN45545 Rating HL1, HL2, HL3
Applications:
Wall panels and partitions
Window frames
Connecting archways
Floors, ceilings and decking
Bulkheads and standbacks
Luggage racks and compartments
Seating and furnishings
Hatches and doors
Drivers cab instrument panels

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Ideal for monolithic and sandwich structures

Provide an excellent surface finish
Offer good mechanical performance
Supplied across a wide range of fabrics and fibres

MTM29SFR epoxy prepregs for carriage interiors and

structural applications
Our MTM29SFR resin technology, combined with
reinforcements, including carbon, glass and Kevlar, is used for
interior applications and exterior structures.
MTM29SFR prepregs comply with:
BS 6853 Cat 1b (exteriors)
BS 6853 Cat 2 (interiors)
DIN5510 Rating S4, SR2, ST2

Applications:
Interior panels
Front end fairings
Energy absorbers
Doors and inspection covers
Bogie debris inspection plates
Stone guards
Tunnel reinforcement props and panels
Fishplates
Bogie leaf springs

Resin
Type

Application

Resin System

Out Life
(days)

Service
Temperature F (C)

Cure Flexibility
F (C)

Cure Method

Tg (DMA Onset)
F (C)*

Carriage Interiors

MTM82S-C

30

176 (80)

176 - 356
(80 - 180)

Press/Vacuum/
Autoclave

320-338
(170-180)

Carriage Interiors and

Exterior Structures

MTM29SFR

30

176 (80)

176 - 275
(80 - 135)

Press/Vacuum/
Autoclave

239 (115)

Phenolic
Epoxy

* achieved using the highest cure cycle.

Process Materials

Tooling

We oer composites processing materials and consumables

optimised for this market.

Through a combination of tool design, build expertise, and

ongoing innovation in materials and process technologies, we
oer a unique approach to composites tooling solutions. With
design and manufacturing capabilities in France, our sites in
Europe and North America supply an innovative range of
tooling solutions and prepregs.

Prepreg processing
We oer a select range of consumables for high temperature
curing (over 212F/100C), including:

VACFILM450V 338F (170C) vacuum bagging film

High air flow breathers
High temperature sealant tapes
Quick release/high temperature peel ply
Flash tapes

Resin infusion processing

We oer unique consumables, including INFUPLY, VMS2 and
CW3, designed to cater for market requirements, including:
Reduce labour costs
Minimise the scrap rate
Improve part repeatability

Value-added consumables and engineering solutions

We focus on reducing the cost of resin infusion processing,
and oer:
Welded/tailored vacuum bags
Reduce labour costs
Reusable vacuum bags and kitted consumables
We support our customers by providing tailor-made, kitted
solutions oering total cost of manufacture reductions
through time savings, excellent process repeatability and
reduced wastage.
Customers also benet from onsite support, technical
expertise and labour-saving consultancy.

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Other items are available upon request and our technical data
sheets are available online.

Industrial Materials
UK - Tel: +44 (0)1773 766200
USA - Tel: +1 (0)918 252 3922
Email: industrialmaterials@cytec.com

Process Materials
UK - Tel: +44 (0)1274 550500
USA - Tel: +1 562 906-3300
Email: processmaterials@cytec.com

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