Light, Strong, Durable – Solutions for Efficient Composites Fabrication Dow VORAFORCE™ Composite Systems

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Made to Perform Dow VORAFORCE™ polyurethane composite systems are the result of innovative research and development built on more than 100 years of experience. They are tailored to offer fast curing, exceptional thermo-mechanical properties and excellent compatibility with fiber reinforcements to help master complex challenges in multiple industries.

The VORAFORCE™ AdvantageAdvanced composite solutions from Dow offer significant performance, efficient processing and cost advantages for the fabrication of strong, lightweight and durable composites as used in energy, construction, infrastructure and transportation industries.

VORAFORCE™ composite systems from Dow enable:• Toughness and durability• High-temperature resistance• Efficient processing• Good corrosion and chemical

resistance• Quality consistency• Tailorability to customer needs

LIGHT STRONGUp to 4 times lighter than steel Tough, robust, high temperature

and high pressure resistance

DURABLEGood corrosion resistance, weather-

ability and electrical properties

The Dow AdvantageVORAFORCE™ systems demonstrate the knowledge, experience and technology innovation Dow offers its composites customers. With offices and development centers located around the world, Dow can ensure regional technical and commercial support wherever you are, whenever you need it.

Solutions for Efficient Composites FabricationDow VORAFORCE™ polyurethane composite systems represent one of the most robust portfolios in the industry, with formulated solutions for filament winding, pultrusion, structural and long fiber injection applications.

The entire VORAFORCE™ range is characterized by low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during production.

Dow’s Specialized VORAFORCE™ Composite Systems Portfolio Is Tailored to Customer Fabrication Needs:

Fabrication Process Polyurethane Systems

Filament Winding

Pultrusion

Long Fiber Injection

RTM, SRIM

Spray Preg, Composite Spray

Reinforced RIM

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Marine: SeawallsFabrication process: PultrusionReinforcement: Glass and carbon fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TP 1200 series

Infrastructure

ConstructionShaped Building Profiles: I-, O-, U-, Z-ShapedFabrication process: PultrusionReinforcement: Glass and carbon fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TP 200/1200 series

Benefits• Corrosion resistance• Enhanced polyurethane systems• Lightweighting• Excellent processing properties

Dow VORAFORCE™ TP Resin Technology for PultrusionThe VORAFORCE™ TP series consists of formulated systems for pultrusion applications. The VORAFORCE™ TP series of solutions exhibit superior mechanical and thermal properties for a wide range of applications. These systems exhibit low viscosities for efficient fiber wet-out and excellent handling characteristics.

Typical Properties of VORAFORCE™ TP Formulated Systems1

System Glass Transition Temp (°C) Mix Ratio (phr) Pot Life (min) Mixed Viscosity

@ 25°C (cPs)Suggested Die Temp (°C)

VORAFORCE™ TP 1260/TP 1200/TM 3500 130-140 110 25-35 1200-1400 180-220

1Data per tests conducted by Dow. Test protocols and additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

Typical Properties of VORAFORCE™ TL Formulated Systems1

System HP Cream Time (s)

HP Machine Gel Time(s)

Comp. Viscosity @ 25°C (cP)

Glass Fiber Content in Polymer

Impact Charpy @ 25°C (kJ/m2)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

VORAFORCE™ TL 1651/TL 1600 35-40 70-75 360/210 20 >40 >70 >80

VORAFORCE™ TL 1652/TL 1600 40-45 60-65 2100/210 35 >53 >140 >200

VORAFORCE™ TL 1653/TL 1601 55-60 65-70 2800/600 34 >60 >150 >200

VORAFORCE™ TL 1654/TL 1600 40-50 70-80 17000/200 35 >80 >130 >200

VORAFORCE™ TL 1655/TL 1600 45-50 55-60 2500/210 32 >35 >130 >120

VORAFORCE™ TL 1658/TL 1602 90-100 160-170 2100/130 35 >65 >140 >230

VORAFORCE™ TL 1659/TL 1602 90-100 160-170 2100/130 35 >65 >140 >230

VORAFORCE™ TL 1660/TL 1600 35-40 65-70 1100/210 25 >60 >65 >95

1Data per tests conducted by Dow. Test protocols and additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

Dow VORAFORCE™ TL Resin Technology for Long Fiber InjectionThe VORAFORCE™ TL series consists of formulated systems for long fiber injection applications. The properties of the VORAFORCE™ TL series systems exhibit a range of desirable characteristics depending on the end application.

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Manhole CoversFabrication process: Long fiber injectionReinforcement: Chopped glass fiberDow system: VORAFORCE™ TL 1600 series

Urban infrastructure applications include composites bridges.

Infrastructure

Construction

Transportation

Building Parts and PanelsFabrication process: Long fiber injectionReinforcement: Chopped glass fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TL 1600 series

Applications:• Cladding and roof panels• Windows and doors• Decking solutions

Vehicle PartsFabrication process: Long fiber injectionReinforcement: Chopped glass fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TL 1600 series

Applications:• Vehicle body panels• Dashboard reinforcements• Fenders

Benefits• Excellent processing properties• Excellent load-bearing properties• Short cycle times due to very

fast cure• Good surface quality• Good chemical resistance

Benefits• High strength and toughness• Good durability and weatherability• Very fast cure for short cycle

Benefits• Excellent mechanical properties• Very fast cure for short cycle times• High structural strength

composite parts

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Dow VORAFORCE™ TW Resin Technology for Filament WindingThe VORAFORCE™ TW series consists of formulated systems for filament winding applications. They exhibit excellent flow properties and fiber wetting due to low viscosities and long working times. This system combines good mechanical and electrical properties, as well as high temperature resistance and low moisture take-up.

Typical Properties of VORAFORCE™ TW Formulated Systems1

SystemGlass Transition Temp (°C)

Mix Ratio (phr) Pot Life (min)

Mixed Viscosity @ 25°C (cPs)

Suggested Cure Schedule

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

K1C Fracture Toughness (MPa – m0.5)

VORAFORCE™ TW 1150/TW 1100 85-95 105 25-30 100-300 2 hrs @ 100°C 65-75 90-100 1.6-1.8

1Data per tests conducted by Dow. Test protocols and additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

Dow VORAFORCE™ TJ Resin Technology for Structural ApplicationsThe VORAFORCE™ TJ series consists of formulated systems for structural composite applications. These systems exhibit good mechanical properties for a wide range of applications.

Typical Properties of VORAFORCE™ TJ Formulated Systems1

System HP Machine Cream Time (s)

HP Machine Gel Time (s)

Comp. Viscosity @ 25°C (cPs)

Hardness (Shore D)

Impact Charpy @ 25°C (kJ/m2)

Flexural Strength (MPa)

VORAFORCE™ TJ 1852/ TJ 1802/TM 3502 3-4 8-10 1250/250 75-80 30-35 85-90

1Data per tests conducted by Dow. Test protocols and additional information available upon request. Properties shown are typical and not to be construed as specifications.

InfrastructureElectrical: Power and Transmission PolesFabrication process: Filament windingReinforcement: Continuous glass fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TW 1100 series

Benefits• Continuous reinforcement

and manufacture of cylindrical structures

• Enhanced elongation, toughness and crack resistance

• Solutions available for critical humidity manufacturing conditions (up to 60% relative humidity)

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Transportation

Technical and Design Parts

Vehicle PartsFabrication process: Reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM)Reinforcement: Short mineral fibersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TJ 1800 series

Applications:• Aesthetic interior parts• Bumpers• Mud guards

Chair ShellsFabrication process: Reinforced reaction injection molding (RRIM)Reinforcement: Short glass fibers or fillersDow system: VORAFORCE™ TJ 1800 series

Benefits• Enhance performance through

toughened technology• Low temperature impact

resistance• Superior surface quality• Fast cure• Excellent paintability

Benefits• High surface quality• Short cycle times

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