RM 2000 is an unsaturated polyester resin, especially formulated for mould making. Filled and pre-accelerated, it is a ready to use product. Obtaining moulds with superior surface profile and ZERO shrinkage.

Characteristics

• RM 2000 have been designed to polymerize at room temperature following addition of MEKP(with min 9% active oxygen content)
• Rapid cure and rapid manufacture of the mould (in one day).
• A easy to use product, pre-filled and pre-accelerated, with no further mixing required.
• Fillers: reduce the cost and improve rigidity of the mold. ADVANTAGES
• Rapid cure and rapid making of moulds.
• NO shrink. Low profile surfaces.
• Reduction of mould cost.
• Complete dimensional stability.
• Uses standard catalyst : MEKP (Peroxide) with min 9% active oxygen content

Advantages and Recommendations

Manufacture of a mould in one day instead of one week using standard resin system.

Gel coat thickness must be between 600 and 800 microns.

Application of Tooling Resin

RM2000 Before use, mix the resin well to achieve a homogeneous product.

For optimum result of cure, don't catalyst under 1% of MEKP (Peroxide) (ask Nida-Core

Corporation for gel time results with different percentages of catalyst if required). To

obtain optimum properties of the tooling resin, we advise to use RM 2000 at temperature

between 18 and 25°C. Low temperatures are not good for the low shrink effect and

high temperatures will give a short gel time.

Hand Lay-Up

When the gel coat becomes tacky, apply some catalyzed resin to wet the surface. This

will aid the wetting out of the glass fiber. Apply a layer of 100 g/m² (10 tex). Remove air

voids with a roller. Apply then 6 layers of 300 g/m² or 4 layers of 450 g/m² (40 tex) to

obtain a thickness of 3 to 4 mm. Remove air voids with a roller between each layer. The

laminate will turn white when curing. Wait for the peak exotherm to subside (about 1

hour) before starting the second laminate. For the second laminate, use 4 layers of 450

g/m² (40 tex). Remove air voids with a roller between each layer and wait for the laminate

to reach peak exotherm again and turn white. Proceed like this until you achieve

the thickness you require.

Spray Up

Tests were made using equipment from GLAS-CRAFT LPAIIS/SP 85 EC.

System pump = 11:1 Gun with Air Assist Containment. Like in the hand lay-up, apply

some catalyzed resin on the polymerized gel coat to wet the surface. Apply a layer of

100 g/m² (10 tex). Remove air voids with a roller. Spray a layer of 3 to 4 mm of resin and

chopped fibers. After it has turned white and the exotherm has died down (about 1

hour), continue until the required thickness is achieved, with subsequent additions of 3

to 4 mm of resin and chopped fibers .

Item	Price per container
ZERO Shrink Tooling Resin 5 gallon pail	$156.00 Quantity:
ZERO Shrink Tooling Resin 55 gallon drum	$1430.00 Quantity:

STORAGE CONDITIONS AND HANDLING
The tooling resin RM 2000 is subject to the Highly Flammable Liquid Regulations. The product should be stored under cool conditions in closed opaque containers at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Avoid exposure to heat sources such as direct sunlight. RM 2000 is a ready to use product, filled and pre-accelerated. Especially formulated for mould making, with a good surface profile and dimensional stability even in thick sections.

ADVANTAGES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Manufacture of a mould in one day instead of one week using standard resin system. Gel coat thickness must be between 600 and 800 microns.

APPLICATION OF TOOLING RESIN RM2000
Before use, mix the resin well to achieve a homogeneous product. For optimum result of cure, don't catalyst under 1% of MEKP (Peroxide) (ask Nida-Core Corporation for gel time results with different percentages of catalyst if required). To obtain optimum properties of the tooling resin, we advise to use RM 2000 at temperature between 18 and 25°C. Low temperatures are not good for the low shrink effect and high temperatures will give a short gel time.

HAND LAY-UP
When the gel coat becomes tacky, apply some catalyzed resin to wet the surface. This will aid the wetting out of the glass fiber. Apply a layer of 100 g/m² (10 tex). Remove air voids with a roller. Apply then 6 layers of 300 g/m² or 4 layers of 450 g/m² (40 tex) to obtain a thickness of 3 to 4 mm. Remove air voids with a roller between each layer. The laminate will turn white when curing. Wait for the peak exotherm to subside (about 1hour) before starting the second laminate. For the second laminate, use 4 layers of 450 g/m² (40 tex). Remove air voids with a roller between each layer and wait for the laminate to reach peak exotherm again and turn white. Proceed like this until you achieve the thickness you require.

SPRAY UP
Tests were made using equipment from GLAS-CRAFT LPAIIS/SP 85 EC. System pump = 11:1 Gun with Air Assist Containment. Like in the hand lay-up, Apply some catalyzed resin on the polymerized gel coat to wet the surface. Apply a layer of 100 g/m² (10 tex). Remove air voids with a roller. Spray a layer of 3 to 4 mm of resin and chopped fibers. After it has turned white and the exotherm has died down (about 1 hour), continue until the required thickness is achieved, with subsequent additions of 3 to 4 mm of resin and chopped fibers.

5 US gal per pail or 18.9 Liters Shelf life 180 days from date printed on pail. Consult Product Data Sheet for Technical Data.

Prices are F.O.B. origin or as otherwise indicated and prepaid. Please call for quote confirmation. Prices are subject to change without notice. Nida-Core conditions of sale in the brochure and on the invoices apply. Published quantities must be strictly adhered to in order to obtain volume discounts. Volume discounts apply per purchase order. Nida-Core limits its warranty to the free delivery of product replacing product proved to be defective by Nida-Core Corp. Nida-Core expressly disclaims any liability for consequential damages.