RenLam LY 5210: High-Temperature Laminating Epoxy Resin for Advanced Tooling
RENLAM LY 5210 Heat resistant epoxy system
Huntsman RenLam LY 5210 is a premium, high-temperature resistant epoxy laminating resin designed specifically for advanced tooling and mold-making applications. This "ready-to-use" resin system is highly compatible with carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforcements, making it the industry standard for constructing vacuum forming tools, foam molding tools, and high-performance prepreg lay-up tools. Known for its exceptional fiber wetting properties and interlayer adhesion, RenLam LY 5210 ensures the structural integrity of complex composite molds that must withstand repeated thermal cycling.
| Category | Adhesive | Brand | Huntsman |
| Part No. | RENLAM LY 5210 | OEM Part No. | Not Avaliable |
| Alt Part No. | Not Avaliable | Country of Origin | Not Available |
| Pro Category | Not Available | Is Return | Yes |
| Condition | Self Life | ||
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- Minimum Shelf Life
- 3-4 week for standard lead time
- Make to order 90 - 120 days of lead time
Application
- Aerospace Tooling: Manufacture of high-temperature molds for composite airframe components and interior panels.
- Vacuum Forming: Construction of durable, heat-resistant tools for high-volume thermoplastic forming.
- Prepreg Lay-up: Creating master molds and production tools that remain stable under autoclave temperatures and pressures.
- High-Performance Composites: Structural laminating where exceptional heat resistance and mechanical strength are required.
RENLAM LY 5210
- Chemical Family: Epoxy.
- Appearance: Pale Beige/Amber Liquid.
- Viscosity: 2,300 – 3,300 mPa·s at 25°C.
- Density: ~1.16 g/cm³.
- Glass Transition Temp (Tg): Up to 230°C–240°C (depending on the hardener used).
- Work Life: Long pot life (up to 48 hours with slow hardeners) allowing for the construction of extremely large tools.
Disclaimer: Product information is subject to change based on manufacturer updates.
- Pack Size: 25 kg Pail.
- Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S.
- Brand: RenLam (Huntsman Advanced Materials).
- Compatibility: Frequently paired with Ren® HY 5211 (Slow) or Ren® HY 5212 (Fast) hardeners to control cure speed.
- Process Methods: Wet Lay-up, Impregnation, and Infusion.
- Mixing Ratio: Typically 100:20 by weight with HY 5212 or 100:24 with HY 5158 (Always verify with specific hardener TDS).
- Cure Schedule:
- Initial: 24 hours at Room Temperature + 12 hours at 40°C.
- Post-Cure: Ramped heating in stages (e.g., 2h each at 80°C, 100°C, 120°C, up to 180°C/200°C).
- Working Temperature: Use within the range of 18°C to 25°C for optimal wetting and handling.