CURE TIME

Curing time provides information on the curing behavior of resins capable of heat-hardening, namely the reaction time at a given

temperature after which resins (solid, liquid, or solvent containing

resins of a known concentration) change the state.

Both the apparatus and the test manuality derive from DIN 16916 02

OC, which applies only to phenolic resins, however the apparatus and the test can be utilized for all two component resins such as epoxy or polyesther resins.

Basically the equipment consists of a thermo controller which keeps at constant temperature a heavy stainless steel platen.

Four hemispheric cavities are located on the top surface of the stainless-steel platen as well as a recess for a control thermometer.

The test can be run in a temperature range between room temperature and + 300°C.