NES 167 Requirements For Resin Polyester For Ship Structures Category 3

Ministry of Defence
Defence Standard 02-167 (NES 167)

Issue 1 Publication Date 01 April 2000
Requirements For Resin Polyester

For Ships Structures
Incorporating NES 167 Category 3

Issue 1 Publication Date December 1983
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Naval Engineering Standard (NES) 167 Issue 1 dated December 1983.
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Naval Engineering Standard
NES 167
Issue 1 (Reformatted)
December 1983
REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIN POLYESTER FOR SHIP STRUCTURES
This NES Supersedes

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NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 167

ISSUE 1 (REFORMATTED)
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIN POLYESTER
FOR SHIP STRUCTURES
The issue and use of this Standard

is authorized for use in MOD contracts
by MOD(PE) Sea Systems and
the Naval Support Command
ECROWN COPYRIGHT
Published by:
Director of Naval Architecture
Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence
Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB
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NES 167
SCOPE
1.
This NES details the requirements for thixotropic unsaturated isophthalic polyester resins for
use with fibre reinforcement for the production of GRP laminates for ship structures. The
materials currently approved are specified in Annex H.
2.
The two resins designated standard (S) and low viscosity (LV) provide similar laminate
properties when used under comparable conditions. The low viscosity resins are for the
production of large flat or nearly flat panels. The grade of resin to be supplied will be stated
in the contract or order.
3.
Details of the catalyst and accelerator to be used in association with the resin are specified in
Annex C.
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FOREWORD
Sponsorship
1.
This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) is sponsored by the Procurement Executive, Ministry
of Defence, Deputy Controller Warships, Section NA 131.
2.
It is to be applied as required by any Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence contract for

resin polyester requirements for ship structures and is applicable to surface ships and
submarines.
3.
If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the sponsor is to be

informed in writing of the circumstances with a copy to Deputy Controller Warship
Equipment DCWE, Section ME 241.
4.
Any user of this NES either within MOD or in outside industry may propose an amendment
to an NES. Proposals for amendments which are:
1.
not directly applicable to a particular contract are to be made to the sponsor of the NES
2.
directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing

departmental procedures or as specified in the contract.
5.
No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of a formal amendment.
6.
Unless otherwise stated, reference in this NES to approval, approved, authorized and similar
terms means by the Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence.
7.
Any significant amendments that may be made to this NES at a later date will be indicated
by a vertical sideline. Deletions will be indicated by 000 appearing at the end of the line
interval.
Conditions of Release
General
8.
This Naval Engineering Standard (NES) has been prepared for the use of the Crown and of
its contractors in the execution of contracts for the Crown. The Crown hereby excludes all
liability (other than liability for death or personal injury) whatsoever and howsoever arising
(including but without limitation, negligence on the part of the Crown, its servants or agents)
for any loss or damage however caused where the NES is used for any other purpose.
9.
This document is Crown Copyright and the information herein may be subject to Crown or
third party rights. It is not to be released, reproduced or published without written permission
of the MOD.
10.
The Crown reserves the right to amend or modify the contents of this NES without consulting
or informing any holder.
MOD Tender or Contract Process

11.
This NES is the property of the Crown and unless otherwise authorized in writing by the MOD
must be returned on completion of the contract, or submission of the tender, in connection
with which it is issued.
NES 167
12.
When this NES is used in connection with a MOD tender or contract, the user is to ensure that
he is in possession of the appropriate version of each document, including related documents,
relevant to each particular tender or contract. Enquiries in this connection may be made of
the local MOD(PE) Quality Assurance Representative or the Authority named in the tender
or contract.
13.
When NES are incorporated into MOD contracts, users are responsible for their correct
application and for complying with contracts and any other statutory requirements.
Compliance with an NES does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations.
Related Documents
14.
In the tender and procurement processes the related documents listed in each section and
Annex A can be obtained as follows:
a.
British Standards
British Standards Institution,

389 Chiswick High Road,
London W4 4AL
b.
Defence Standards
Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Stan 1, Kentigern House, 65 Brown Street,
Glasgow G2 8EX
c.
Naval Engineering Standards
CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Dyfed SA14 8YP
d.
Other documents
Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.
Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

15.
All applications to Ministry Establishments for related documents are to quote the relevant
MOD Invitation to Tender or Contract Number and date, together with the sponsoring
Directorate and the Tender or Contract Sponsor.
16.
Prime Contractors are responsible for supplying their subcontractors with relevant
documentation, including specifications, standards and drawings.
Health and Safety

Warning
17.
This NES may call for the use of processes, substances and/or procedures that may be injurious
to health if adequate precautions are not taken. It refers only to technical suitability and in
no way absolves either the supplier or the user from statutory obligations relating to health
and safety at any stage of manufacture or use. Where attention is drawn to hazards, those
quoted may not necessarily be exhaustive.
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CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sponsorship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Conditions of Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MOD Tender or Contract Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION
1.
TYPE APPROVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.1
SECTION
2.
KEEPING QUALITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.1
SECTION
3.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BATCH PRODUCTION

SAMPLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1
SECTION
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION . . .
4.1
SECTION
5.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.1
SECTION
6.
IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.1
SECTION
7.
REQUIREMENTS FOR USER SURVEILLANCE
7.1
ANNEX
A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1
ANNEX
B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . .
B.1
ANNEX
C.
CATALYST AND ACCELERATOR

REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.1
TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND

CONDITIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D.1
ANNEX
ANNEX
D.
E.
METHODS OF TEST AND SPECIMEN

REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE E.1. RESIN PROPERTIES TEST
METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE E.2 LAMINATE PROPERTIES TEST
METHODS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIGURE E.1 COMPRESSION TEST SPECIMEN
FIGURE E.2 COMPRESSION TESTTEST
SPECIMEN END CLAMPS2 OFF . . . . . . . . . . . .
FIGURE E.3 INTERLAMINAR SHEAR TEST
SPECIMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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E.1
E.1
E.3
E.5
E.6
E.7
NES 167
ANNEX
F.
RESIN PROPERTIES FOR TYPE APPROVAL . .

TABLE F.1 RESIN PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE F.2 LAMINATE PROPERTIES . . . . . . . . .
F.1
F.1
F.2
ANNEX
G.
ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION TOLERANCE . . .

TABLE G.1 ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION
TOLERANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G.1
ANNEX
H.
MATERIALS CURRENTLY APPROVED BY

MOD(PE) FOR GLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC
SHIP STRUCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
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G.1
H.1
NES 167
1.
TYPE APPROVAL
a.
Before any resins are supplied as complying with the requirements of this NES,
the manufacturer is to obtain type approval. Type approval is to be obtained for
each resin proposed.
b.
Applications for type approval are to be submitted to the Director of Materials

Quality Assurance, HQ Building, Royal Arsenal East, Woolwich, London
SE18 6TD, together with:
(1)
evidence, in the form of test results, that the resins comply with all the
requirements specified herein.
(2)
a sample of the resin for which approval is sought, together with:

(a)
details of composition; this information will be treated in

confidence.
(b)
two copies of full instructions for use.
(c)
the manufacturers reference number (if any).
(3)
a second sample of the resin for use in ensuring conformity with Section 2.
(4)
test laminates prepared in accordance with Annex D. Such laminates are

to have a total area of at least 0.4m2 and one dimension of each piece must
be at least 300mm. Untrimmed laminates to this latter dimension are
acceptable.
(5)
a list of nominal values for the properties referred to in Annex F. when

determined by the methods described in Annex C. The nominal values
proposed are to be to the satisfaction of DMQA. The tolerances permitted
on the nominal values are shown in Annex G.
c.
A copy of the type approval application, excluding sample material, is to be

forwarded to the Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence, DCW Section
NA 131, Foxhill, Bath BA1 5AB.
d.
In selecting materials or substances to meet this NES, the manufacturer is to

take into account their relative toxicity; preference will be given by the Ministry
to those materials which, while meeting the technical requirements of the NES,
give rise to the least hazard in their storage, handling, application, removal and
disposal.
e.
The composition is not to be changed from that declared without prior written
permission from DMQA. Any such newly formulated resin may be subjected to
new Type Approval tests.
1.1
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1.2
NES 167
2.
KEEPING QUALITIES
a.
When stored in the original unopened containers at a temperature of 20 C to

22 C, the material is to comply with the requirements of Annex G. for a period
of at least 6 months from the date of despatch.
2.1
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2.2
NES 167
3.
REQUIREMENTS FOR BATCH PRODUCTION SAMPLING

a.
Each batch is to be sampled to prove compliance with Annex G., and certified
to this effect by the manufacturer. Copies of the certification are to be supplied
with materials delivered.
b.
If any sample is found not to comply with all the requirements of this NES a
further sample may be tested. Should this second sample fail to meet any of the
requirements of this NES, the whole consignment is to be rejected.
3.1
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3.2
NES 167
4.
QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

a.
The manufacturer is to forward with his tender or acknowledgement of order,

certification that the resin to be supplied conforms with that for which type
approval was granted.
4.1
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4.2
NES 167
5.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

a.
The manufacturer is to provide information on the following:

(1)
Precautionsdetails of the safety precautions to be taken during

storing, handling and mixing.
(2)
Storage Conditionsdetails of recommended storage conditions.
5.1
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5.2
NES 167
6.
IDENTIFICATION
a.
Except in the case of delivery by tanker, each container is to be clearly marked

with the following:
(1)
Manufacturers Identification and Batch Number.
(2)
Batch production date.
(3)
Limiting date, in accordance with Clause 2.a.
(4)
Recommended storage conditions.
(5)
NES 167 Type S, or LV as appropriate.
6.1
NES 167
6.2
NES 167
7.
REQUIREMENTS FOR USER SURVEILLANCE

a.
The resin manufacturers certification required by Clause 4.a. is to be checked

by the user in respect of:
(1)
gel time of each batch of resin.
(2)
viscosity.
b.
The frequency of checking is to be at the discretion of the user.
c.
Tests in accordance with Clause 7. are also to be undertaken from randomly

selected samples of as supplied and as stored resin at the discretion of the user
or DMQA.
d.
All resins exceeding a 13 week life, as indicated by the batch production date,
must be tested to the requirements of Annex G. prior to use.
e.
If any material is found not to comply with all the requirements of this NES
samples are to be referred to the manufacturer and DMQA for comparative tests
in accordance with Annex E. The material is not to be used until material
change or re-certification has been obtained.
7.1
NES 167
7.2
NES 167
ANNEX A.
RELATED DOCUMENTS
A.1
Reference is made to:

Referred to
in Clause
BS 970
BS 2782
BS 3532
Wrought Steels in the Form of Blooms, Billets, FIGURE E.2

Bars and Forgings
Methods of Testing Plastics
E.1, 5
FIGURE E.3
Unsaturated Polyester Resin Systems for Low E.1
Pressure Fibre Reinforced Plastics
NES 166
Requirements for Glass Woven Roving Fabrics D.1.1,

for Ship Structures
Annex H.
ASTM D258367 Indentation Hardness of Plastics by means of a E.1.2
Barcol Impressor
A.1
ANNEX A.
NES 167
ANNEX A.
A.2
NES 167
ANNEX B.
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
B.1
There are no Definitions and Abbreviations for this NES.
B.1
ANNEX B.
NES 167
ANNEX B.
B.2
NES 167
ANNEX C.
CATALYST AND ACCELERATOR REQUIREMENTS
C.1
Catalyst
a.
The catalyst to be used in association with the resin of this NES is to be as

follows:
Clarity
Clear
Colour
Almost colourless (see NOTE)
Concentration
50% solution of ketone peroxides in phthalate

plasticizer
Available Oxygen
9.4 to 9.8%
Shelf life
3 months minimum from date of despatch at a

maximum storage temperature of 20 C.
Note:
C.1.1
If the user requires the catalyst to be coloured for production reasons, the
pigments are not, in any way, to affect any of the above properties.
b.
The manufacturer is to certify that each batch of catalyst complies with the
appropriate Approved Firms Schedule, obtainable from MQAD.
c.
Each container is to be clearly marked with the following particulars:

(1)
(2)
(3)
Limiting date in accordance with C.1a.
(4)
(5)
Approved Firms Schedule number.
Accelerator
a.
The accelerator to be used in association with the resin of this NES is to be based
upon soluble cobalt salts in organic acids (such as cobalt octoate) with styrene
as the diluent. The cobalt content is to be a nominal 0.5%. The shelf life is to be
a minimum of 3 months from the date of despatch at a maximum storage
temperature of 20 C.
b.
The manufacturer is to certify that each batch of accelerator complies with the
appropriate Approved Firms Schedule, obtainable from MQAD.
c.
Each container is to be clearly marked with the following particulars:

(1)
(2)
(3)
Limiting date in accordance with C.1.1a.
(4)
(5)
Approved Firms Schedule number.
C.1
ANNEX C.
NES 167
ANNEX C.
C.2
NES 167
ANNEX D.
TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND CONDITIONING
D.1
Mixed Resin System

a.
For determination of gel time, cast resin and laminate properties, the following
curing agents are to be employed:
Catalyst: Interox SD2, Butanox LA or equivalent1.5%.
Accelerator: AKZO NL48ST (or equivalent)1.5 to 2% as stipulated from the
type approval data.
For batch production testing proportionate increase in the accelerator content
may be used providing the relevant correlation data is presented with the type
approval information and stated in production certification documents.
D.1.1
Laminate Reinforcement
a.
D.1.2
Laminates are to be reinforced with eight plies laid weft on warp alternately of
830g/m2 woven rovings of material approved to NES 166 by MOD for ship
structures. Currently approved materials are listed in Annex H.
Laminate Conditioning
a.
Conditioning of laminate prior to machining or testing of specimens is not to

exceed 60 days at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.
Laminates may be cured by leaving at a controlled room temperature not
exceeding 25 C for a period of between 24 and 72 hours, followed by post curing
at a temperature of 40 C 2 C for a period of 72 hours.
D.1.3
Laminate SpecimensMachining
a.
During all machining operations care is to be taken not to damage the laminate
by overheating or delamination (cut edges are particularly susceptible) and due
note is to be taken of alignment of specimen with reinforcements direction.
D.1
ANNEX D.
NES 167
ANNEX D.
D.2
NES 167
ANNEX E.
METHODS OF TEST AND SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
E.1
Test for Resin Properties

a.
The test method of resin properties are as shown in TABLE E.1.

PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
Specific Gravity
BS 3532 Appendix F
Acid Value
BS 3532 Appendix H
Volatile Content
BS 3532 Appendix J
Gel Time @ 25 C
BS 3532 Appendix K
Burning behaviour of small specimen
BS 3532 Appendix B
Water Absorption
BS 2782 Method 502F
Temperature of Deflection under

Load of Cast Resin
BS 2782 Method 102G
TABLE E.1. RESIN PROPERTIES TEST METHODS

E.1.1
Viscosity Measurement
a.
b.
Equipment required for viscosity measurement are:

(1)
For Type Approvalthe viscosities at true shear rates are to be

measured using apparatus such as the Weissenburg Rheogoniometer,
ShirleyFerranti, or equivalent instrument.
(2)
For Production Batch Sampling and User Surveillance the

viscosities at mean shear rates are to be measured with the Brookfield
model RVT viscometer equipped with the No 3 spindle or equivalent
equipment of proven correlation.
(3)
The appropriate equipment makers instructions for determining viscosity

are to be followed.
Specimen Conditioning for Batch Sampling and User Surveillance is to be

as follows:
(1)
The contents of any container selected for sampling are to be thoroughly

mixed before the sample is taken.
(2)
The resin specimen is to be brought to a temperature of 25 C 0.2 C

before viscosity measurement is taken and the temperature maintained
during the test.
(3)
The resin specimen is to be established prior to testing by allowing it to

stand for 30 minutes at the test temperature after stirring to obtain
uniform temperature distribution.
E.1
ANNEX E.
NES 167
c.
Procedure for Measuring Mean Shear Rate Viscosity: with the

Brookfield Viscometer Model RVT is to be as follows:
(1)
Note:
d.
The sample as received may contain small finely dispersed air bubbles
which remain throughout the test procedure. They do not affect the
results, but it is advantageous not to increase aeration during pouring and
stirring.
Measurement
(1)
Note:
Set the viscometer for mean shear rate at 5rpm. Immerse the spindle and
guard of the viscometer in the sample to the depth indicated by the groove
cut in the spindle. Check that the viscometer is absolutely vertical. Start
the motor, release the clutch lever and allow rotation to continue for 30
seconds. Press down the clutch lever with the thumb to hold the reading
and switch off when the red pointer comes into view. Take the reading on
the scale and take two further check readings, starting the motor before
releasing the clutch, thereby reducing oscillation and permitting quicker
readings.
Always release the clutch while the spindle is still immersed so that the
pointer will float rather than snap back to zero.
(2)
e.
Preparation of Sampletwo thirds fill a 600ml beaker with the test

material, taking care not to introduce air bubbles. Bring the temperature
of the sample to 25 C 0.2 C by stirring the sample using the
thermometer to ensure an even temperature distribution. Avoid creating
air bubbles by over vigorous stirring. Cover the beaker with a glass plate
or watchglass. Allow the sample to stand undisturbed in the constant
temperature room or constant temperature water bath for at least 30
minutes.
Set the viscometer for mean shear rate at 50rpm and repeat the procedure
detailed in (1) above.
Calculation and Expression of Resultscalculate the Brookfield viscosity

in centipoises by multiplying the scale reading by the factor appropriate to the
spindle and speed used.
Factors appropriate to No 3 spindle are:
At speed 5rpm: 200
At speed 50rpm: 20
Record the viscosity in poises (P) and quote the spindle and speed used.
ANNEX E.
E.2
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E.1.2
Tests for Laminate Properties

a.
The test methods for laminate properties are as shown in TABLE E.2.
SPECIMEN
PROPERTY
TEST METHOD
SHAPE
SIZE
mm
No OFF
PER TEST
Tensile Strength BS 2782 Method 320E Rect
230 25
Cross Breaking
Strength
Inter Laminar
Shear Strength
Compressive
Strength and
Modulus
BS 2782 Method 304D Rect
192 25
As Fig 3
Rect
90 25
As Para 6
Dumbell
108 25
Resin Content
BS 2782 Method 107K

at least one
measurement for each
type of Physical Test
Degree of Cure
ASTM D258367
Barcol Impressor
Model GYZJ9341
TABLE E.2 LAMINATE PROPERTIES TEST METHODS

b.
c.
Compressive Strength and Modulus Test procedures are to be as follows:

(1)
Specimen shape to be in accordance with FIGURE E.1.
(2)
Test to be carried out with specimen clamped in special end fixtures as

detailed in FIGURE E.2.
(3)
For modulus measurement attach compressometer to machined edges of

specimen. Recordings to be taken up to approximately 25% ultimate
stress. Compressometer to be removed at approximately 30% ultimate
stress.
(4)
Compressive tests to be carried out at a loading rate such that failure

occurs in 30 to 90 seconds (1.25mm/min approx).
Delayed Lay-up Test procedures are to be as follows:

Laminating Procedure:
(1)
Laminate one panel approx 600mm 600mm 4 plies thick

alternatively weft on warp.
(2)
After approx 48 hours at 24 C + 2 C cut the laminate into 4 panels each

approx 300mm 300mm.
(3)
Laminate an additional 4 plies on each panel at the following intervals

after completion of initial lay-up.
2 to 3 days: 6 to 8 days: 12 to 14 days: 24 to 28 days.
Note:
The surface of the initial 4 ply laminate is not to be prepared prior to the
completion of the 8 ply laminate.
(4)
Laminates may be post cured in accordance with Annex D., but the initial
4 ply laminate is not to be post cured.
E.3
ANNEX E.
NES 167
Specimens and Tests

(5)
From each panel the following is to be prepared and tested:

Five Cross Breaking Strength Specimens
Five Inter Laminar Shear Specimens
d.
Note:
Strength Retention after Immersion in Water procedures to be as follows:

(1)
Five Cross Breaking Strength Specimens and five Compression

Specimens are to be immersed in fresh water at a temperature of 23 2 C
and pressure of 7 0.35MPa for a period of 100 days.
(2)
Specimens may be removed from the pressure vessel up to 6 hours before

testing and immersed at atmospheric pressure.
(3)
Immediately prior to testing the specimens may be dried on absorbent

paper to remove surface water.
Where suitable apparatus for this test is not available, and after
satisfactory completion of all the other tests required in Annex F. and
authorization has been obtained from DMQA, prepared specimens may be
forwarded to:
Chief Superintendent
Admiralty Marine Technology Establishment
Poole
Dorset
E.1.3
Test Specimen Requirements

a.
Laminate test specimen requirements of this NES are as follows:
Tensile strength specimens
5 No
Cross breaking strength specimens
5 No (ambient condition)
5 No (temperature)
5 No (wet str retention)
20 No (delayed lay-up)
Compressive strength specimens
ANNEX E.
Interlaminar shear specimens
5 No (ambient condition)
5N
No ((wett str
t retention)
t ti )
20 No (delayed lay-up)
Resin content specimens
14 No
E.4
35 No
10 No
NES 167
FIGURE E.1 COMPRESSION TEST SPECIMEN
E.5
ANNEX E.
NES 167
FIGURE E.2 COMPRESSION TESTTEST SPECIMEN END CLAMPS2 OFF
ANNEX E.
E.6
NES 167
FIGURE E.3 INTERLAMINAR SHEAR TEST SPECIMEN
E.7
ANNEX E.
NES 167
ANNEX E.
E.8
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ANNEX F.
RESIN PROPERTIES FOR TYPE APPROVAL
MAX
OR
MIN
UNITS
VALUE
1.10 to 1.15
Acid value
Max
mg KOH/gm
20.0
Volatile content
Max
46.0
Gel time at 25 C
minutes
120 to 150
Temperature of
deflection under load
of cast resin
Min
60
Water absorption (24

hours)
Water absorption
(100 days)
Flammability
Max
mg
30
PROPERTY
Specific gravity
Max
150
Resin Viscosity at
25 C
True shear rate:
(see E.1.1a.)
at 100/sec
at 0.2/sec
Mean shear rate:
(See E.1.1c.)
at 50rpm
at 5rpm
To be reported
Grade S
S
Grade LV
LV
Max
Min
Poise
Poise
9.0
55.0
Range
Min
Max
Poise
Poise
Poise
11 to 16
30
6 to 12
15
TABLE F.1 RESIN PROPERTIES

Notes:
1. Mean shear rate figures relate to a Brookfield Model RVT viscometer
spindle Size 3.
2. Gel time values are to be determined with catalyst and accelerator
proportions as detailed in Annex D.
F.1
ANNEX F.
NES 167
PROPERTY
MAX OR
MIN
UNITS
VALUE
Cross breaking strength of

laminate
min
MPa
S GRADE & LV GRADE

RESINS
275

laminate at nominal
deflection temperature
after 168 hours at this
temperature
min
MPa
138

laminate after 100 days
immersion in water at
7 MPa
min
MPa
80% of initial cross

breaking strength
Compression strength
min
MPa
170
Compression modulus
min
MPa
15900
Compression strength
after 100 days immersion
in water at 7 MPa
min
MPa
148
Compression modulus
after 100 days immersion
in water at 7 MPa
min
MPa
13800
Tensile strength
min
MPa
228
MPa
To be reported
MPa
To be reported
range
% weight
46 to 54
range
% weight
48 to 52
Barcol
Hardness
Minimum at 48 hrs and

72 hrs to be quoted
Delayed lay-upcross
breaking strength
Delayed lay-upinter
laminar shear strength
Resin contentindividual
specimens
Resin contentaverage of
14 specimens (E.1.3)
Degree of resin cure
TABLE F.2 LAMINATE PROPERTIES

Note:
The properties of laminates produced using LV grade resin are to be as for

S grade resin.
SEE ANNEXES D. AND E. FOR DETAILS
PREPARATION AND METHODS OF TEST.
ANNEX F.
F.2
OF SPECIMEN
NES 167
ANNEX G.
ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION TOLERANCE
PROPERTY
TOLERANCE RANGE
Specific Gravity
0.01 on type approval value
Acid Value
4mg KOH/gm on type approval value
Volatile Content
3%: on type approval value
Gel Time at 25 C {
100 to 180 mins
VISCOSITIES AT 25 C {
S GRADE
Mean Shear Rate at 50rpm
Range 11 to 16 poise
30 poise minimum
L GRADE
p
Range 6 to 12 poise
15 poise maximum
TABLE G.1 ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION TOLERANCE

Notes:
1. Type approval values are to be provided by the Manufacturer.
2. It is essential that the contents of any container selected for sampling are
to be thoroughly mixed before the sample is taken.
3. Mean Shear Rate figures relate to a Brookfield Model RVT Viscometer,
spindle Size 3.
4. User surveillance tests {.
5. See Annex E. for Methods of Test.
G.1
ANNEX G.
NES 167
ANNEX G.
G.2
NES 167
ANNEX H.
MATERIALS CURRENTLY APPROVED BY MOD(PE) FOR GLASS REINFORCED
PLASTIC SHIP STRUCTURES
a.
Polyester Resins (Isophthalic)Approved to this NES.

BP Chemicals
Scott Bader
BIP
b.
Cellobond
Crystic
Beetle
A2785CV
625TV
L3738
Glass Reinforcements (Woven Rovings)Approved to NES 166.

S Grade
Manufactured from one of the following

rovings:
Marglass 266
Owen Corning OCF810, BT38 12 or 475 8;
Fothergill & Harvey Y920 Silenka Series 55 Type 051;
Fibreglass RP780
Fibreglass FGRE22;
TBA ECK25
TBA ECR368 or ECR1472
F Grade
Fothergill & Harvey Y920 manufactured from Fibreglass FGR 22 rovings.
H.1
ANNEX H.
NES 167
ANNEX H.
H.2
NES 167
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
A
Accelerator, iii
C
Catalyst, iii
Certificate, 4.1
Composition, 1.1
D
Documentation, 4.1
G
Gel time, 7.1
L
Laminate tests, 1.1
M
Marking, 6.1
Materials, iii
P
Precautions, 5.1
Properties, 1.1
Q
Quality Assurance, 1.1
R
Resin Tests, 1.1
Resins, iii, 1.1
S
Samples, 1.1, 3.1
Storing, 2.1, 5.1
INDEX.1
INDEX
NES 167
T
Temperature, storing, 2.1
Tests, 1.1
Toxicity, 1.1
V
Viscosity, 1.1, 7.1
INDEX
INDEX.2
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Requirements For Resin Polyester

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Naval Engineering Standard

This NES Supersedes

NAVAL ENGINEERING STANDARD 167

The issue and use of this Standard

It is to be applied as required by any Procurement Executive, Ministry of Defence contract for

If it is found to be technically unsuitable for any particular requirement the sponsor is to be

directly applicable to a particular contract are to be dealt with using existing

No alteration is to be made to this NES except by the issue of a formal amendment.

MOD Tender or Contract Process

British Standards Institution,

Directorate of Standardization and Safety Policy,

Naval Engineering Standards

CSE3a, CSE Llangennech, Llanelli,

Tender or Contract Sponsor to advise.

Note: Tender or Contract Sponsor can advise in cases of difficulty.

Health and Safety

REQUIREMENTS FOR BATCH PRODUCTION

QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION . . .

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REQUIREMENTS FOR USER SURVEILLANCE

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . .

CATALYST AND ACCELERATOR

TEST SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND

METHODS OF TEST AND SPECIMEN

RESIN PROPERTIES FOR TYPE APPROVAL . .

ALLOWABLE PRODUCTION TOLERANCE . . .

MATERIALS CURRENTLY APPROVED BY

Applications for type approval are to be submitted to the Director of Materials

a sample of the resin for which approval is sought, together with:

details of composition; this information will be treated in

two copies of full instructions for use.

the manufacturers reference number (if any).

test laminates prepared in accordance with Annex D. Such laminates are

a list of nominal values for the properties referred to in Annex F. when

A copy of the type approval application, excluding sample material, is to be

In selecting materials or substances to meet this NES, the manufacturer is to

When stored in the original unopened containers at a temperature of 20 C to

REQUIREMENTS FOR BATCH PRODUCTION SAMPLING

QUALITY ASSURANCE DOCUMENTATION

The manufacturer is to forward with his tender or acknowledgement of order,

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

The manufacturer is to provide information on the following:

Precautionsdetails of the safety precautions to be taken during

Storage Conditionsdetails of recommended storage conditions.

Except in the case of delivery by tanker, each container is to be clearly marked

Manufacturers Identification and Batch Number.

Batch production date.

Limiting date, in accordance with Clause 2.a.

Recommended storage conditions.

NES 167 Type S, or LV as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR USER SURVEILLANCE

The resin manufacturers certification required by Clause 4.a. is to be checked

gel time of each batch of resin.

The frequency of checking is to be at the discretion of the user.

Tests in accordance with Clause 7. are also to be undertaken from randomly

Reference is made to:

Wrought Steels in the Form of Blooms, Billets, FIGURE E.2

Requirements for Glass Woven Roving Fabrics D.1.1,