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Data Sheet PRESSURE STRIP
A pressure intensifier that eliminates excess resin in corners
lM DESCRIPTION
Pressure Strip is a butyl rubber tape used as an intensifier in corners where pressure is difficult to apply with only a
vacuum bag. Pressure Strip is easily applied uncured on the prepreg layup and moulds to part shape during the cure
cycle. Pressure Strip works from 120 C (250 F) up to 230 C (450 F) in autoclave or oven.
@ BENEFITS
+ Eliminate resin rich corners on parts and reduce rework of parts and scrap.
+ Simplify difficult bagging jobs with silicone free Pressure Strip (reducing contamination risk).
+ An inexpensive alternative to re-tooling.
M@ TECHNICAL DATA
Properties listed are typical for the fully cured material
Material type Uncured butyl rubber
Colour Black
Maximum use temperature 230 C (450 F)
Shelf life 12 months from date of manufacture when
stored in original packaging at 22 C (72 F)
Storage conditions Do not refrigerate
M@ SIZES
Packaging Type
3.17 mm (0.125 inch) 2.54 cm (1 inch) 7.62 m (25 feet) 28 rolls per case
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@ APPLICATION
+ Apply one or more rolled pieces of Pressure Strip in the corner radius on top of the release film layer.
+ Apply one or more pieces of Pressure Strip on top of the rolled piece to allow the product to forma
fillet during cure.
+ Apply an additional layer of release film over the Pressure Strip layup.
+ Complete vacuum bagging operation.
+ A fillet will form during cure to prevent ply wrinkling and excessive resin buildup in the corner radius.
@ NOTES
+ The maximum use temperature is dependent upon the duration at maximum temperature and is process
specific, Airtech recommends testing prior to use.
+ Watch a video of Pressure Strip in the “Media Center” on our website.
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