


For rotor blade components, proven performance is essential. Since 1978, when the first fiber-reinforced rotor blades were being developed, Westlake Epoxy has been working closely with blade manufacturers, OEMs, designers and academia to achieve innovative engineering solutions backed by global, industry-leading technical support and infrastructure. We are a one-stop shop for leading expert assistance and resin systems for all types of blade applications, including infusion, hand lamination, bonding paste, and tooling.
Wind Composites—HAND LAY-UP
Epoxy Resin System | Performance & Features | Remarks | |||||
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Mix Ratio (weight) | Pot Life Range (min1) | Crystallization Stability | Track Record | Process Robustness | Ambient Cure | ||
Hand Lay-up | |||||||
EPIKOTE™ Resin MGS™ LR 135 EPIKURE™ Curing Agents MGS LH 133 - 138 | 100:35 | 15-360 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS LR 235 EPIKURE Curing Agents MGS LH 233 - 239 | 100:35 | 10-600 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS LR 035 EPIKURE Curing Agents MGS LH 034-037 | 100:30 | 15-300 |
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1) Pot life of 100g in a waterbath at 30°C | Good | Better | Best |
For more information, speak with a Westlake Epoxy representative.
Wind Composites—BINDERS, REPAIR & TOOLING
Epoxy Resin Product | Applications | Remarks |
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Binders, Repair, Tooling and Other Products | ||
EPIKOTE Resin MGS PR685 | Binder |
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EPIKOTE Resin 05390 | Binder |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS BP 20 | Adhesive |
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EPIKOTE Resin TR 200 | Tooling Gelcoats |
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EPIKOTE Resin TR 300 | Tooling Gelcoats |
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EPIKOTE Resin TR 900 | Tooling Gelcoats |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS RIM 935 | Tooling Resin |
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EPIKOTE Resin 04434 | Tooling Resin |
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For more information, speak with a Westlake Epoxy representative.
Wind Composites—INFUSION
Epoxy Resin System | Performance & Features | Remarks | |||||||
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Mix Ratio (vol.) | Pot Life Range (min2) | Mixed Viscosity (at 25°C) | Infusion Perfor- mance | Exother- micity | Tg Develop- ment | Track Record/ Laminate Database | Crystalli- zation Stability | ||
Resin Infusion | |||||||||
EPIKOTE™ Resin MGS™ RIMR 135 EPIKURE™ Curing Agents MGS RIMH 134 - 137 | 100:36 | 45-240 | 240-270 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS RIMR 035c EPIKURE Curing Agents MGS RIMH 036 - 038 | 100:34 | 110-330 | 250-280 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS RIMR 036 EPIKURE Curing Agent MGS RIMH 039 | 100:41 | 300-380 | 240 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS RIMR 1036 EPIKURE Curing Agent MGS RIMH 1039 | 100:25 | 380 | 270 |
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1) With RIMH 038 | Good | Better | Best |
For more information, speak with a Westlake Epoxy representative.
Wind Composites—BONDING PASTE
Epoxy Resin System | Performance & Features | Remarks | ||||||
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Mix Ratio (vol) | Pot Life Range (min1) | Gap Filling (mm) | Open Time | Crack Resistance | Fatigue Performance | Ease of Use | ||
Bonding Paste | ||||||||
EPIKOTE™ Resin MGS™ BPR 135 G3 Resin EPIKURE™ MGS™ BPH 134-137 GF Curing Agent | 100:50 | 15-180 | >10 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS BPR 535/EPIKURE Curing Agent MGS BPH 538 | 100:43 | 260 | >10 |
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EPIKOTE Resin MGS BPR20/EPIKURE Curing Agent BPH20 | 100:50 | 15 | <10 |
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1) Pot life of 100g in a waterbath at 30°C | Good | Better | Best |
For more information, speak with a Westlake Epoxy representative.