The Ariel Atom featuring 8020 Rapi-Ply
The Ariel Atom was tested by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear, where it lapped their test track faster than a Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 and a Porsche Carrera GT.
8020 Rapi-Ply
Rapi-ply materials achieve excellent quality laminates from vacuum bag processing and reduce manual layup times. Our Rapi-ply product range also includes; 8020 Rapi-core and 8020 Surface Film.
Key Characteristics:
- Flexible low to medium cure schedules 70°C(158°F) to 130°C(266°F)
- High strength and toughness
- Outstanding vacuum-only processing capability
- No debaulking required
- Significantly reduced lay-up times (up to 75%) compared with traditional prepreg routes
- Drapeable & Conformable
- Tg 136°C(275°F)(DMTA - peak tan δ) after 30 minute cure at
120°C(248°F) - 7 days useable outlife 20°C(68°F)- 12 months freezer storage life (-18°C)
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