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West System Epoxy 647

Episize™ Glass Reinforced Tape

FIG 5517b

Versatile WEST SYSTEM 9-oz. EPISIZE™ cloth tapes are ideal for reinforcing chines, hull-deck corners and similar structural applica-
tions. When bonded with WEST SYSTEM epoxy, they provide additional tensile strength to resist hairline crack development and
provide added abrasion resistance.
No. Per Roll Width x Length Ounce Case
729-10 $11.10 2" x 10 ft. 9 15
729 54.62 2" x 50 yds. 9 6
731 76.35 3" x 50 yds. 9 4
732-10 16.35 4" x 10 ft. 9 10
732 94.85 4" x 50 yds. 9 3
733 131.95 6" x 50 yds. 9 2
702 Series Unidirectional 727 Episize™ Biaxial "E" Glass Tape
Carbon Tape
Strength of Steel
yet Lightweight.

FIG 5516b

702 Series Unidirectional Tape has 12 carbon fiber bundles per FIG 5536b
inch of width, each containing 12,000 fibers. The result is 144,000
carbon fibers per inch of tape width to provice excellent strength
and stiffness, without adding much weight. A polyester-fill 15-ounce non-woven "E" glass fabric. Two layers at a +45° fiber
thread ties the fiber bundles together and makes this tape easy orientation are held together by a light stitching. Flat, non-
to handle and wet out. Sizing on the tape is compatible with crimped fibers yield reduced print-through and higher stiffness WEST SYSTEM EPOXY
epoxy, but not recommended with polyester or vinylester resins. than woven fabrics. Ideal for repairs, tabbing and reinforcing.
No. Per Roll Width x Length Description Case No. Per Roll Size Ounce Case
702-50 $157.95 1-1/2" x 50 ft. Carbon Tape 4 727-10 $15.65 4" x 10 ft. 15 6
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 727-20 68.15 4" x 20 yds. 15 3

737 Episize™ Biaxial "E" Glass Fabric Episize™ Glass Fabrics

FIG 5515b
FIG 5537
Fabrics are ideal for building composite laminates and repair-
This is a 15-ounce non-woven "E" ing fiberglass structures. May also be used to provide an abra-
glass fabric. Two layers, +45° fiber ori- sion-resistant covering for wooden structures. When wet-out,
entation. For composites, repairs and the 4- and 6-ounce fabrics become transparent, allowing a
reinforcing. Achieves high fiber-to- clear, natural wood finish. May be painted or varnished.
resin ratio with hand wet-out. No. Per Roll Width x Length Ounce Case
No. Per Roll Size Ounce Case 740-10 $176.54 50" x 10 yards 4 1
737-20 $575.95 50" x 20 yds. 15 1 742-20 362.48 60" x 20 yards 6 1

For superior holding strength it is always best to "Wet Out" the substrate
with your resin/hardener mixture before adding any filler.