RDN 115 validated: thick 88 mm OOA cured panel for Maritime and Industrial applications

22 July 2026

At Rydena, we made a major step forward with Out of Autoclave (OOA) technology

We completed a test campaign on our RDN 115 Smart Cost prepreg to produce an 88 mm thick panel with less than 1% porosity using low temperature OOA curing.

One hundred forty layers of RDN 115.600TC.38%RC carbon prepreg were carefully laid-up and cured at 80°C in an Oven.

This test demonstrates that RDN 115.600TC is a valid candidate for thick, load bearing composite structures particularly for the maritime and industrial sectors.

With competitive pricing and the ability to process without autoclave, RDN 115 offers a compelling solution for manufacturers looking to reduce cost without compromising performance.

Key results:

• Cure process: OOA at 80°C with low controlled exotherm
• Post-cure: Free-standing for 1h at 120°C without exotherm after initial cure
• Panel thickness: 88 mm
• Thickness deviation: ±1.3%
• Fiber volume fraction (Vf): 53%
• Cured ply thickness (CPT): 0.629 mm
• Void content: < 1%

Key takeaways:

• No autoclave required enabling large part manufacturing at lower cost
• Low porosity critical for durability in wet environments
• Controlled exotherm ensuring safe thick laminate manufacturing
• Low thickness deviation ensuring consistent and repeatable process

Full test report available upon request.

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