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VTFA400

Adhesive Film
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Key Features & Benefits

Key Feature Versatile cure
Application General purpose film adhesive with versatile cure
Initial Cure Temp 150°F- 250°F
Initial Cure Time 16 Hours- 1 Hours
Post Cure Option No
Outlife 21 days at 70°F
TG Onset* 275°F -DMA
TG Peak* 297°F -DMA
Toughened Yes
Cure Autoclave
Availability All sites

VTFA400 resin film is designed to give enhanced toughness and great flexibility in component manufacture with cure temperatures between 65°C (149°F) and 120°C (248°F). It is a toughened epoxy resin system that can be supplied with or without fabric support to meet your cost and manufacturing requirements.

Why choose this material

VTFA400 offers a versatile cure to enable flexibility in your production starting at an impressive 65°C initial cure.

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.

Recommended markets

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 3.0°C (5.4°F)/min during initial cure and 0.3°C (0.5°F)/min during post cure

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Frequently Asked Questions

01

What resin film is suitable for flexible composite manufacturing?

VTFA400 is designed to give manufacturers more flexibility when making composite parts. It can cure between 65°C and 120°C (149°F to 248°F), making it easier to match different tooling, equipment and production setups. 

02

What is resin film used for in composite parts?

Resin film is used to add resin to a composite lay-up in a controlled way. VTFA400 is a toughened epoxy film designed to support strong, reliable parts while giving manufacturers more choice in how they build them. 

03

Can VTFA400 be supplied with or without fabric support?

Yes. VTFA400 is available with or without fabric support. This gives manufacturers more flexibility around handling, cost and the way the material is used during production. 

04

Can resin film be cured at low temperatures?

Yes. VTFA400 can cure from 65°C (149°F), making it suitable where lower-temperature tooling or processing is preferred. It can also be cured at higher temperatures up to 120°C (248°F). 

05

What is a toughened epoxy resin film?

A toughened epoxy resin film is designed to improve durability and reduce the risk of cracking compared with a more basic resin system. VTFA400 combines this toughness with flexible cure options for composite manufacturing. 

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