SHD Prepreg composite material
Epoxy prepreg

LTC102

Epoxy Carbon / Glass Tooling
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Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature Fast curing tooling
Application Commercial low temp tooling
Initial Cure Temp 85°F- 150°F
Initial Cure Time 45 Hours- 5 Hours
Post Cure Option Yes
Outlife 3 days at 70°F
TG Onset* 417°F -DMA
TG Peak* 450°F -DMA
Toughened No
Cure Autoclave
Availability All sites

LTC102 prepreg is designed to cure at low temperatures whilst giving the potential for high temperature tooling. It can be supplied on a variety of fabrics to meet your cost and manufacturing requirements.

Why choose this material

LTC102 cures rapidly at lower temperatures for efficient and less energy intensive tooling production. Available in the UK and Europe.

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) Military drone Tooling Prepregs Natural Fibre Composites SHD support a number of markets, including Marine, Sport and Leisure, Defence, Industrial and Rail.

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Motorsport Automotive Aerospace Defense 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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Defense

SHD Composites is actively working on many defense 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 1.0°C (2.0°F)/min during initial cure and 0.3°C (0.5°F)/min during post cure

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

Is this a suitable prepreg for low-temperature composite tooling?

LTC102 is designed for tooling that needs to cure at low temperatures. It can cure from 30°C (86°F) to 65°C (149°F).

02

Can low-temperature prepreg still be used for high-temperature tooling?

Yes. LTC102 cures at relatively low temperatures but can achieve a service temperature of up to 210°C (410°F) after post-curing. This makes it useful where low-temperature manufacturing and high-temperature tool performance are both required. 

03

How can I reduce shrinkage in composite tooling?

Choosing a tooling prepreg with low shrinkage and low thermal expansion can help tools keep their shape and accuracy. LTC102 is designed with both of these properties in mind, making it suitable for stable, accurate tooling. 

04

Can LTC102 be supplied with different fibre types?

Yes. LTC102 can be supplied on a range of fabrics, allowing the reinforcement to be chosen around your tooling, cost and manufacturing requirements. 

05

Is low-temperature cure prepreg more energy efficient?

It can be. Because LTC102 can cure from just 30°C (86°F), less energy may be needed during the initial cure compared with higher-temperature systems. SHD Composites specifically highlights this as a way to make tooling production less energy intensive. 

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