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As mentioned before, the viscosity of the resin and hardener is important to consider for the Vacuum Infusion Process.  This means that either the resin has to be lower than 400 centipoise or the hardener used has to be have a higher curing time.

The pot life given for the resin is the amount of time it takes for the resin to double in viscosity.  Additionally, the work life is the amount of time that the resin remains workable and spreadable, after which the curing time is the time required for it to fully solidify.

• Physical properties not an issue
• Just have to make sure watertight!
• Otherwise consider fiberglass first
• http://www.fibreglast.com/product/System_2000_Epoxy_Resin_2000/Epoxy_Resins
  • 45,170 psi tensile strength with fibreglass
  • Potlife (time for handling) 1 hour – 2 hours
  • Density: 0.401 lb/in³ = 11099.7 kg/m³
• http://www.fibreglast.com/product/System-1000-Epoxy/Epoxy_Resins
  • 46,168 – 42,784 psi tensile strength
  • Potlife: 11 – 23 minutes
  • Density: ?
• http://www.westsysteminternational.com/en/west-system/west-system-105-epoxy-resin
  

Composite contacts:

• Composites Canada (https://www.compositescanada.com/product-catalog/fabrics)
  • Missisauga, Ontario
• Apex Composites (http://www.apexcomposites.com/our-capabilities/process-engineering/)
  • Burlington, Ontario
• Comtek Advanced (http://comtekadvanced.com/)
  • Burlington, Ontario
• Kitchener Fibreglass (http://www.kitchenerfiberglass.com/)
  • Kitchener, Ontario
• Diamond Aircraft (http://www.diamondaircraft.com/)
  • London, Ontario