System 2000 Laminating Epoxy Resin

Highest Strength Room Temp Epoxy

System 2000 Epoxy Resin is a medium viscosity, light amber laminating resin that is designed to offer the highest ultimate strength for a room temperature epoxy. It is used for fabricating high strength parts and other demanding structural applications. Use this system to maximize the physical properties of carbon fiber, KEVLAR®, and fiberglass laminates! Test results superior mechanical properties over other room temperature epoxies. This epoxy system does not contain methylene dianiline (MDA), or any other potentially harmful aniline derivatives. Typical applications include aircraft and sail plane skins and structural components, auto bodies, radomes and prototype parts. Its low viscosity and great handling characteristics make it a favorite in the shop too!

Three high performance hardener systems are available for the System 2000 resin. 20 minute, 60 minute and 120 minute pot life versions are all options. This added variety allows the fabricator to select the system best suited to the size, complexity, or time-frame of the project. Simple parts which need to be demolded quickly should use the 20 minute hardener. Larger and more complex parts can use either of the other hardeners.

Vacuum Bagging applications would typically warrant the longest 2 hour working time. As with any epoxy system, adhere to the proper mix ratios and maintain an adequate curing temperature of at least 77 degrees F.

Heat will probably be necessary when constructing thin laminates using the 2060 hardener and will be required when using the 2120. The cure time will be cut in half for every 10 degrees F that the temperature is raised above 77 degrees F.

Purchase a single cure, or buy resin in bulk and order a variety of hardeners to keep on hand for any project. First, select the amount of System 2000 Resin that you will need. Then select your needed curing agent or combination of curing agents. Remember, these are not exact kits, so be sure you have enough Hardener!

Epoxy resins are prone to crystallization in some temperature conditions. If you find the resin thickened, opaque in color, or a waxlike solid you can warm the resin up to 150°F stirring while heating to dissolve the crystals. Once crystals are dissolved allow the resin to cool to room temperature before using.

Chopped strand mat contains a binder which prevents proper bonding with any epoxy resins. Use our polyester or vinyl ester resins with chopped strand mat.

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Mixing Ratios:

2020 Hardener: 20 Minute Pot Life

Mix Ratio By Weight: 100:23

Mix Ratio By Volume: 4:1

2060 Hardener: 60 Minute Pot Life

Mix Ratio By Weight: 100:27

Mix Ratio By Volume: 3:1

2120 Hardener: 120 Minute Pot Life

Mix Ratio By Weight: 100:27

Mix Ratio By Volume: 3:1

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KEVLAR® Fabric is made with genuine DuPont™ KEVLAR® fiber. DuPont™ and KEVLAR® are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and are used with permission.

System 2000 Epoxy Resin quart (#2000-A), gallon (#2000-B), and 5-gallon (#2000-C) units can be shipped via standard ground service, and by air, without hazard charges within the 48 contiguous United States.

All System 2000 Hardener 1/2 pint (#2020-A, #2060-A, #2120-A), quart (#2020-B, #2060-B, #2120-B), and gallon (#2020-C, #2060-C, #2120-C) units can be shipped via standard ground service without hazard charges within the 48 contiguous United States. All sizes of System 2000 Hardener (1/2 pint, quart, and gallon) will be subject to a hazard charge if shipped by air. Please see our Hazardous Shipping Chart for more information about hazard fees. We will consolidate items whenever possible to minimize these fees.

System 2000 Epoxy Resin This resin is available in a variety of sizes that include: One quart (#2000-A) One gallon (#2000-B) A five-gallon pail (#2000-C) One drum (#2000-DRUM) *Quantity discounts are available on the five-gallon pail only, when four or more units are ordered at one time. This resin requires hardener, which is sold separately in a variety of pot life cures (#2020 20-minute; #2060 60-minute; and #2120 120-minute).