B stageable epoxies are essentially solvent loaded epoxies which are dried
after application to be non tacky/handleable but not cured. (Common example
would be the b-stage epoxy put on ceramic lids, this enables them to be
simply located and then just heated to fix.) Most of the specialised
suppliers will have these but they are usually even more application
specific than ordinary adhesives.  Sorry I don't have addresses to hand just
now but if you search on Ablestik, Epoxy Technology (Epotek) and Loctite,
these are the suppliers in our field that should be able to give you more
info.

Mike Fenner
Indium Corporation of Europe
T: + 44 1908 580 400
F: + 44 1908 580 411
M: + 44 7810 526 317
W: www.indium.com


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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of James W. High
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 7:53 PM
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Subject: [TN] "b" stage epoxy


Is it possible to purchase "b" stageable epoxy for general use?  I've only
seen this term used when refering to prepregs.  If there are any specially
formulated epoxies available, please mention manufacturers and part numbers.


James W. High
NASA Langley Research Center
Mail Stop 390
Hampton, VA  23681-2199

757-864-5416  (Phone)
757-864-8092  (Fax)
Email:  [log in to unmask]

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