In work, the rheological heat-resistant and elastic-strength characteristics of thermosetting systems developed at FSUE «VIAM» (epoxy matrices of grades VSE-20, VSE-30, VSE-33, bismaleimide grade VST-57 and cyan ester matrices of grades VST-1210 and VST-60) processed by non-autoclave technologies. These resins make it possible to obtain composite materials for structural purposes with an operating temperature from -60 to 250 °C by the methods of vacuum infusion, impregnation under pressure and film technology. The work also presents glass transition temperatures and mechanical properties of carbon and fiberglass plastics obtained on their basis.

The paper considers the main physical and chemical and thermomechanical characteristics of the VSE-62 epoxy resin. The results of rheological tests of the developed resin in dynamic and isothermal modes, as well as the kinetic parameters of the curing process are presented. They help to determine the technological conditions for obtaining defect-free cured samples. The results of mechanical tests show that this resin’s system is characterized by high values of the glass transition temperature and good mechanical properties at test temperature of 120 °C. The absence of solvents in the composition of the VSE-62 epoxy resin and its low viscosity makes it possible to obtain high-strength materials with reduced porosity.