Products in Composite Materials: Marine Applications

Crystic® Vinylester Resin VE671 is an epoxy Bisphenol A based standard vinyl ester resin. It has outstanding chemical resistance to a wide range of substances, (acids, alkalies, oxidising agents) at room and elevated temperatures. The product is suitable for fabrication of fiber reinforced composites by all conventional techniques (contact molding, filament winding and injection molding) and for use in many chemical processing industry applications (storage tanks, vessels, ducts).

espol™ 41.00 is a non-accelerated isophthalic neopentyl glycol (ISO-NPG) polyester resin suitable for aggressive marine applications. The resin has been approved by the IRS (Indian Registrar of Shipping) for usage on ships and other marine transport vehicles. It has been specifically formulated for resistance to seawater, offering superior osmotic stability alongside excellent mechanical properties.

espol™ 30.00 is a non-accelerated isophthalic polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It has a medium viscosity and reactivity and uses superior glycols compared to general-purpose resins, giving it good mechanical and chemical resistance. It is suitable for the fabrication of chemical tanks, industrial applications, and marine applications.

Crystic® Vinyl Ester Resin VE679-03PA is a pre-accelerated, DCPD modified, vinyl ester resin developed for use as a infusion resin with a wide range of gel times with various catalysts. It has excellent blister resistance and significantly reduces the occurrence of print through, to produce durable moldings with an enhanced surface finish.

espol™ 30.01 is a pre-accelerated isophthalic polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. espol™ 30.01 has a medium viscosity and reactivity and uses superior glycols compared to general-purpose resins, giving it good mechanical and chemical resistance. It is suitable for the fabrication of chemical tanks, industrial applications, and marine applications.

Crystic® Vinyl Ester Resin VE 679PA is a pre-accelerated, thixotropic, DCPD modified, vinyl ester laminating and tooling resin with excellent surface finish for marine skin coat as well as for tooling applications. It has a gel time of 23 minutes.

Cardolite® Lite 2002 is a light-colored, very low viscosity 100% solids curing agent.

BR70 is a red colored composite made from a 24 oz/sq. yd canvas which is passed through the treater twice to insure impregnation of the fibers and to obtain the resin content desired for optimal performance. The resin system is a phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR70 is designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by oil, water or a mixture.

Grade MC320LE is a fine weave bleached cotton phenolic composite that has excellent machining characteristics and low moisture absorption. Applications include marine applications, terminal boards and parts requiring medium strength and excellent electrical characteristics. MC320LE meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/13 and ASMT F2953-12 Type FB. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

Grade MC223 is a medium weave cotton phenolic composite. Typical applications include pintle and stave-type bearings for rudder shafts in the marine industry. This material is known industry wide as “Marine Micarta.” This product is also suitable for heavy equipment applications that require finer machining profiles than those provided by bearing-grade laminates.

BR60 is a black colored composite made from a 24 oz/sq. yd canvas which is passed through the treater twice to insure impregnation of the fibers and to obtain the resin content desired for optimal performance. The resin system is a molybdenum disulfide filled phenolic with good impregnation qualities and cured hardness. BR60 is specifically designed for highly loaded bearing applications, where the lubrication is provided by the molybdenum disulfide. It may have a slightly greenish tint in the finished laminate.

Plenco® 01530 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, offering improved mechanical strength properties along with excellent electrical properties and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01530 is available in black.

THPP60-FN is a Polypropylene (PP) honeycomb cores which are a strong but flexible lightweight material that provides optimal mechanical performance in composite sandwich structures.

Plenco® 08218 is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in bulk or extruded form and colors upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

THPP80-FN is a Polypropylene (PP) honeycomb cores which are a strong but flexible lightweight material that provides optimal mechanical performance in composite sandwich structures.

Plenco® 08218F is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in Gray color and can be supplied in bulk or extruded form. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 01581 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound, exhibiting excellent dimensional stability, mechanical strength and also arc resistance, track resistance, and flammability ratings. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01581 is available in black and gray colors.

Plenco® 08112 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties and strength. Customers have found this material useful for such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form. Colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 01586 is a glass and mineral-reinforced pelletized polyester molding compound offering excellent heat resistance and mechanical strength properties. Customers have found this material useful for injection molded electrical appliance components. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01586 is available in gray color.

Plenco® 08228 is a glass fiber reinforced polyester bulk molding compound. Plenco® 08228 is formulated for high-strength, low warpage, and a wide processing window. It is available in bulk or extruded form, with custom matched colors available upon request.

Plenco® 08122 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties, flame resistance and strength. Customers have found this material useful in such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form and is currently available in natural. Other colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 01501 is a general purpose, mineral filled granular polyester molding compound, offering excellent arc and track resistance properties, low post shrinkage, and improved mechanical strength values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01501 is available in tan color.

Plenco® 01510 is a mineral filled, pelletized polyester molding compound, which offers an excellent combination of electrical properties and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 01510 is available in black.

Plenco® 08235 is a 15% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as a flame-retardant, medium-strength electrical grade. Customers have found this material useful for a broad range of applications such as capacitor cans, electrical enclosures, etc. It is available in bulk or extruded form, natural and black. Other colors available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Vist Composite SK2VF260-1 is an injection molded fluoropolymer film consisting of 100% PTFE with surface treatment/modification to give it properties that allow it to be bonded and/or applied to a variety of surfaces. The film is available in several colors and with various surface treatments. The product is used in various processes for the manufacture of parts from polymer composite materials.

Toray Advanced Composites’ aluminum commercial (AAC) grade honeycomb core is manufactured from corrosionresistant 3003 alloy foil. Designed to offer industrial users and designers high strength-to-weight properties at relatively low cost, aluminum honeycomb is particularly suitable as a shear carrying core in adhesively bonded sandwich panel assemblies.

Vist Composite SK2VF230-1 is a heat and wear resistant co-extrusion nylon vacuum film designed for the production of complex composite parts in the aerospace industry. The film is chemically resistant to almost all binders, including bismaleimide ones. The product is used in various processes for the manufacture of parts from polymer composite materials.

Stretchlon® 200 vacuum bag film is a high elongation elastomeric film which can be used for cures up to 121°C and debulking operations. When parts with multiple contours are vacuum bagged, Stretchlon® 200 is an excellent choice as the high elongation will stretch into complex features. This film is not affected by low humidity environment. It is recommended for cures with epoxy and phenolic resins.

GENESIS™ Fibrillated Fibers are manufactured from virgin homopolymer polypropylene resins, and meet the requirements of ASTM C1116/C1116M “Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete”, ASTM D7508/D7508M “Standard Specification for Polyolefin Chopped Strands for use in Concrete”, and the requirements of ICC ES AC32 Section 3.1.1 for plastic shrinkage reinforcement and 3.1.2 for shrinkage and temperature reinforcement.

Lavecoat OR is an orthoPhtalic gelcoat for general purposes. Easy to apply and with very good hiding power. It is suitable for parts with moderate external weather ability requirements.

Lerpol 312 is a IsoPhtalic resin for infusion. They are formulated with and without mineral fillers. Characterized by easy flow, good curing and excellent surface quality.

ATTSHIELD XO - Unsaturated isophthalic polyester resin with good mechanical and glass wetting properties. The resin is thixotropic, has been accelerated, and has a low styrene emission system. At normal room temperature, cure with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP).

VALMIERA GLASS® SiO2-glass provides high-silica needled mats (KF) with thermal resistance of 1000oC or higher. Silica needled mats are a new generation heat resistant material that can be used for extended periods of time without losing properties or melting and vaporizing at temperatures of up to 1000°C. The mats are also resistant to organic and mineral acids (except hydrofluoric and phosphoric), weak alkali, water, and high-pressure steam, and have low thermal conductivity.

Lavecoat IO is based on IsoPhtalic resin, provide very protection and good mechanical performance in external applications with exposure to water and sunlight.

Wrightlon® 600V vacuum bagging film is designed for low cost, commercial applications yet still performs with high pressure autoclave cure cycles. It has good elongation and stays soft in low humidity conditions.

Toray 8020-FR is a modified epoxy resin system suitable for curing between 70°C (158°F) and 120°C (248°F). The medium viscosity resin is pre impregnated into high performance fibers such as carbon, glass and aramid. Toray 8020-FR offers excellent structural properties, flame retardance and toughness. Toray 8020-FR is designed for structural Applicationss in the motor racing, general industrial fabrications and marine industries and is suitable for a wide range of engineering Applicationss.