Newport 3800

Manufacturer

Description

Newport 3800 is a 250°F (121°C) to 350°F (177°C) cure, controlled flow epoxy based, non-woven heavy carrier supported film adhesive. Versatile processing, excellent cured surface quality, and long out time make Newport 3800 suitable for surfacing film applications where high surface quality after cure is required.

Application

Newport 3800 is designed for film adhesive application with excellent surface cosmetics after cure. Good adhesion and opacity, sand-ability, smooth and porosity free surface after cure make Newport 3800 well suited for surfacing film applications such as aerospace, avionics or large scale structures where a painted surface requires good cosmetics. The use of Newport 3800 minimizes the need for spot repairs (patching and/or sanding) to prepare a composite surface for painting.

Newport 3800 can be supplied with areal weight from 0.030 psf to 0.090 psf (150-450 gsm), film adhesive width up to 50 inches (1.3m).

Benefits/Features:

Excellent cured surface cosmetics: smooth and porosity-free
Co-curable with 250°F (121°C) and 350°F (177°C) cure systems
Good adhesion, compatible with various paints
Sandable for easy painting preparation
Moderate tack and good opacity
21 days out time at 70°F (21°C)
Available on a variety of widths and areal weights

Properties

Appearance:	Light gray color
Gel Time (275°F/135°C):	3-6 minutes
Typical areal weight:	0.035~0.040 psf (171~195 gsm)

Data Sheet

Newport 3800

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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