BETABRACE 85011  is a composite used for reinforcing sheet metal and can be applied in the OEM paint shop or body shop.

Composed of a moderate temperature curing tacky polymer, woven glass fabric and release paper, BETABRACE 85011 reinforcing composite provides excellent adhesion to primed metal and also adheres to oil galvanized and cold rolled steel without a primer. BETABRACE 85011 can be supplied in many different shapes and thicknesses for specific reinforcement applications.

Product Benefits:

• Enables use of downgauged body panels for weight reduction by reinforcing weak zones
• Programmable cutting process eliminates tooling and enables fast initial response and quick iterative design changes
• Excellent initial adhesion and green strength
• Provides exceptional stiffness when compared to bare steel
• Adheres to contoured surfaces

Application: BETABRACE 85011 reinforcing composite can be used for reinforcement and vibration abatement of sheet metal. BETABRACE composites have been used to reinforce shock towers, fenders, hoods, side mirrors, door handles, deck lids, floorpans, tailgates, roofs, package shelves, sail panels, wheel wells, doors and liftgates.

Application Methods: BETABRACE 85011 is applied manually. The release paper is removed and the patch is placed over the desired area. Hand pressure is then applied over the entire surface area of patch.

OEM Specifications: BETABRACE 85011 meets FORD ESB-M2G281-C, Chrysler MS-CD923, and Toyota TSK5509G-2BI specifications.

Material Type: Epoxy Composite

Availability: North, South and Central America, India, Pakistan, Japan, Australia, Korea