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MTE500

Next generation, multi-purpose component system
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Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature Cost effective with superior handling
Application General purpose system with optimised handling characteristics for the production of the highest quality visual parts
Initial Cure Temp 120°C
Initial Cure Time 1 Hours
Post Cure Option no
Outlife 60 days at 20°C
TG Onset* 140°C -DMA
TG Peak* 155°C -DMA
Toughened Yes
Cure Autoclave
Availability All sites

MTE500 prepreg represents an evolution in handling, processing, and cost-efficient performance for a wide range of advanced composite applications.

The MTE500 resin system delivers good mechanical properties, while offering superior handling (particularly on heavier weight reinforcements), excellent cosmetic quality, a long work/storage life and broad processing versatility with various reinforcements and prepreg formats.

This resin system combines with an extensive range of woven fabric and unidirectional tape reinforcements.

Why choose this material

MTE500 is a cost effective material delivering the cosmetic and structural performance of a general purpose 120°C cure system.

Supplied with SHD's renowned service, including:

  • Short two-week lead times and low MOQs

  • Exceptional product quality

  • First class technical support

  • Excellent customer service

  • The same manufacturing equipment and processes across all sites

Advanced composite solution for Motorsport Advanced composite solutions for a car Advanced composite solutions for aerospace (passenger plane seating) Jet plane Tooling Prepregs Natural Fibre Composites SHD support a number of markets, including Marine, Sport and Leisure, Defence, Industrial and Rail.

Recommended markets

Motorsport Automotive Aerospace Defence Tooling Sustainability Other Sectors

Motorsport

SHD Composites is the advanced prepreg partner behind winning race teams
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Automotive

World-class performance with unmatched premium aesthetics for prestigious supercar and hypercar brands
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Aerospace

Advanced composites specified across major commercial aircraft today
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Defence

SHD Composites is actively working on many defence programs with customers around the world
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Tooling

A tool for every geometry, a material for every tool
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Sustainability

Our enhanced sustainability product range has applications in all our key sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Motorsport, Marine and Sport & Leisure.
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Other Sectors

Our products can be applied to a variety of markets, and this range of applications will always remain important for SHD.
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Technical Guidance Information

01

Storage and Out Life

This material should be kept frozen at -18°C (0°F). It must be kept sealed in a polythene bag which must not be opened until fully thawed to room temperature. If the material is not fully used, then the material must be resealed in the polythene bag to prevent moisture absorption.

02

Health and Safety

This material contains epoxy resin which can cause allergic reactions with skin contact and must avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.

Please refer to the product Safety Data Sheet before using this material. The following precautions must be taken when using epoxy resin prepregs:

  • Overalls must be worn

  • Impervious gloves must be worn

  • Curing schedule is meant to be as a guide only and is subject to local conditions

  • To avoid exotherm, particular care must be taken with thick laminates

  • Ramp rates must not exceed 3.0°C (5.4°F)/min during cure

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

Is this a suitable prepreg for general-purpose composite parts?

MTE500 is a cost-effective epoxy prepreg designed for a wide range of structural and cosmetic parts. It offers good mechanical performance, strong handling and a quality finish, making it a practical all-round option. 

02

What prepreg is easiest to handle with heavier fabrics?

MTE500 is designed to handle particularly well with heavier reinforcements. This can make lay-up easier and more consistent when working with thicker fabrics or larger composite parts. 

03

Can MTE500 be used for visible carbon fibre parts?

Yes. MTE500 offers excellent cosmetic quality as well as structural performance, making it suitable for visible carbon fibre parts where both appearance and strength are important. 

04

What is a cost-effective prepreg for 120°C (248°F) cure applications?

MTE500 is designed to deliver the cosmetic and structural performance expected from a general-purpose 120°C (248°F) cure system while keeping material costs competitive. 

05

Can MTE500 be supplied with different fibre types?

Yes. MTE500 can be combined with a wide range of woven fabrics and unidirectional tapes, allowing the material to be matched to different strength, weight and manufacturing requirements. 

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