Products in Composite Materials: Structural Components

GMTex® is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material that has been developed for applications requiring exceptional impact resistance, strength, and durability. Made from a polypropylene or polyamide resin matrix reinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibers, these moldable panels are favored as lightweight, high-performance replacements for steel, aluminum, magnesium, and other industrial materials, or alternatively as additional reinforcement for GMT panels.Features:High impact resistanceExceptional strength and durabilityLightweightMulti-layer glass fiber weave technologyReinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibersBenefits:Can replace traditional industrial materials like steel, aluminum, and magnesiumCan be used as an additional reinforcement for GMT panelsIdeal for use in structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsCan withstand high pressure and velocity conditionsApplications:Structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsIndustrial and manufacturing applications that require high impact resistance, strength, and durabilityAdditional reinforcement for GMT panels in various applications

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is considered the world market leader in the production of classic glass-mat-reinforced thermoplastics (GMT). This semi-finished product in panel form was developed primarily as a substitute for metals (steel, aluminum etc.) and its main purchasers can be found in the automotive industry. This is where it is frequently pressed on the industrial scale into complex 3D structural components, although it is also used as panels.

SymaLITE is a special class of lightweight composites that offer low thermal expansion and exceptional mechanical and physical properties. Made from mixed glass and polymer fiber fleeces, SymaLITE is available in rolls and boards, which can be further molded into three-dimensional components using low-pressure molding.Features:Low thermal expansionExcellent mechanical and physical propertiesUltra-light and freely shapeableNoise-absorbentDirect facing with functional or decorative cover layers without adhesivesBenefits:Cost-efficient production of three-dimensional componentsDurable and noise-insulating material for car undershields and engine coversImpact-resistant and non-weathering for outdoor applications in the automotive and construction industrySubstitute for wood-based materials and rigid foams in sandwich constructions for the caravan and commercial vehicle industry.Applications:Automotive and caravan industryConstruction sectorCar headlinersOutdoor applications in the automotive and caravan industrySubstitute for wood-based materials and rigid foams in sandwich constructions for the caravan and commercial vehicle industry.

GENIOSIL® CS 2 is an unsaturated alkoxysilane. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. In the presence of moisture, it hydrolyzes and liberates alcohol to form silanols that can react with themselves to form siloxanes. As it possesses both silyl and unsaturated organic groups, GENIOSIL® CS 2 acts as a molecular bridge between organic and inorganic substrates.

NP500A is constructed of a woven glass fabric combined with easy-machining, non-brominated epoxy resin. It is engineered to provide NEMA grade G-10 properties, but is easier to machine and more cost effective in many applications. Applications for NP500A include; low temperature thermal insulation, structural applications and various other mechanical, and electrical applications at low to moderately high temperatures. NP500A meets or exceeds the requirements of MIL-I-24768/2.

Woven glass fabric with high temperature phenolic resin. Good flexural, compressive and impact strengths at elevated temperatures. It is capable of continuous operation at 175°C. NP504 has excellent creep resistance because of the phenolic resin system. Meets MIL-I-24768/18 GPG. For NFPA 130 data please reference document NP504 Additional Data Sheet - NFPA 130. Certification to IEC standard is pending.

NP511EM is constructed of a woven glass fabric combined with a high temperature, easy machining epoxy resin. It has excellent mechanical strength and electrical properties at elevated temperatures. The continuous operating temperature is 190°C, in mechanical applications. This material meets NEMA G-11 and MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB.

NP511 consists of a woven glass fabric combined with high temperature epoxy resin system. NP511 has excellent mechanical strength and electrical properties from cryogenic to elevated temperatures. Continuous operating temperature is 175°C. This material meets NEMA G-11, MIL-I-24768/3, Type GEB and IEC-60893-3-2 EP GC 203.

NP510A is a woven glass fabric composite combined with epoxy resin system. It is engineered to provide NEMA grade FR-4 properties. This material contains bromine on the epoxy resin backbone. NP510A is certifiable to MIL-I-24768/27, Type GEE-F.

Technobasalt® Fiber is a unique material that transfers the power of nature to new technologies!Basalt fiber is a piece of complex basalt fiber of fixed length. Depending on the customer’s requirements, basalt fiber can be supplied both in the form of crumbly monofilaments, and in the form of pieces of complex basalt fibers glued together.

NORSODYNE® Y 93172 - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Tetrahydrophthalic. It is used to produce mastics,putties.

ORTHOPHTHALATES OP1001 is aGeneral Purpose Laminating Resin.

Norsodyne® 2321 - promoted and waxed, medium viscosity grade. Main applications areas are building and construction, industrial sector etc.

ISOVAL® 10 R is made of glass roving fabric using the temperature-resistant ISOVAL® epoxy resin system. This gives the material excellent heat resistance and high compressive strength even at elevated temperatures with low thermal conductivity at the same time. The laminate has a permanent temperature resistance of 180 °C.

Norsodyne® W-154BR - good transparency, UV stabilized, preaccelerated. Main applications areas are building and construction, home and domestic applications etc.

Ultracor UKF-320-3/8-1.9 is used in Double Shell Reflectors and other lightly loaded structures requiring Kevlar’s dielectric properties. UKF-320-3/8-1.9 is space qualified material.

NORSODYNE® H 73233 - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Orthophthalic. It is used to produce flexibilise rigid resins.

ACM C400B is Multiaxial Carbon Fabrics with Standard fabric width of1270 mm having EP/VE Resin compatibility Multiaxial fabrics are textile materials made of several layers of high-strength composite fibers stitched together with thin threads. Multiaxial fabric can be carbon, glass, basalt, and hybrid according to the source fibers.

Divinycell PN is a structural thermoplastic core material perfectly suited in a variety of sandwich applications to increase performance and reduce weight. Divinycell PN is used in industrial, transportation, marine and wind applications. It is easy to machine and has good dimensional stability at elevated temperatures. It is suitable for a variety of processes including infusion, prepreg and press bonding. The material has a stable closed cell structure and is insensitive to moisture, decay or rot, making it an excellent substitute for organic materials such as balsa and plywood. High density Divinycell PN (PN200 and PN250) is particularly suited for flooring, decking, local inserts in the way of fittings; either tapped or bolted through and has very good screw retention. Divinycell PN is 100% recyclable.

FlexForm® FR office interior products named Wonderphyll are produced from various blends of natural fiber, recycled polymers and fire retardant additives. It is an excellent substitute for many existing wood fiber, wood flour and fiberglass reinforced plastics. It is available in various formats for a variety of heating capabilities prior to molding.

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Divinycell H provides excellent mechanical properties to low weight. The unique IPN chemical structure, yields impressive mechanical performance to a low weight. Divinycell H has been widely used and has a proven track record in virtually every application area where sandwich composites are employed including the marine (leisure, military and commercial), land transportation, wind energy, civil engineering/infrastructure and general industrial markets. Divinycell H is ideal for applications subject to fatigue, slamming or impact loads. Other key features of Divinycell H include consistent high quality, excellent adhesion/peel strength, excellent chemical resistance, low water absorption and good thermal/acoustic insulation. Divinycell H is compatible with virtually all commonly used resin and manufacturing systems.

ACM C400X is Multiaxial Carbon Fabrics with Standard fabric width of1270 mm having EP/VE Resin compatibility Multiaxial fabrics are textile materials made of several layers of high-strength composite fibers stitched together with thin threads. Multiaxial fabric can be carbon, glass, basalt, and hybrid according to the source fibers.

Hi-Nicalon™ SiC Fiber is a multi-filament silicon carbide-type fiber manufactured by NGS Advanced Fibers Co., Ltd. (NGS) of Japan. NGS is known worldwide as the leading manufacturer and innovator of multifilament silicon carbide-type fibers. HINICALON™ is manufactured near-oxygen-free using electron-beam curing. The fiber is homogeneously composed of ultra-fine beta-SiC crystallites and carbon. The fiber has excellent strength and modulus properties, and has higher thermal stability than NICALON™.

Basalt Fiber & Composite Materials Technology Development BCF reinforcing nets BFN-5 is used for reinforcing nets for construction.

NORSODYNE® Y 17185 - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Orthophthalic. It is used to produce mastics,putties.

PolyWeb C is made from polypropylene or PET staple fiber and chopped fiberglass (natural or black).

Norsodyne® PT-204T - isophthalic resin for hot curing, heat resistance. Main applications areas are building and construction etc.

NORSODYNE® S 81302 AL - Unsaturated polyester resin in styrene,Orthophthalic. It is used to produce transparent and corrugated sheets through continuous laminating,hand lay up and spray up method.

ACM C300P is a Unidirectional Woven Fabrics with Standard fabric width of 300 mm and Custom width range of 120—1600 mm having EP/VE Resin compatibility. Unidirectional carbon tapes are carbon fabric with at least 85% of the filaments arranged in the same direction. Thin glass, aramid, or hot melt fibers are used as weft (cross fibers). This structure supports the high tensile strength of the carbon tape and makes it a relevant material in demand for construction and many other applications.

CFP Composites BM-5 is cost comparable to aluminum on a fully finished component basis, but with all the benefits of carbon fiber.

Norsodyne® 3338W has general purpose, good water resistance, promoted and wax version of Norsodyne® 3338. Main applications areas are automotive, building and construction, industrial sector, marine etc.

Norsodyne® 3318FR - non-promoted and non-wax. Main applications areas are automotive, building and construction, industrial sector, marine etc.

Norsodyne® BR-270A - multicolor application, flexible type, thixotropic, good workability, for rods production. Main applications areas are leisure and clothing etc.

Kayco Composites U30 is a rigid, closed-cell, high-density polyurethane foam core panel. It is a foam with no reinforcement.

Technobasalt® Basalt Rebar ANPB is a rod with continuous spiral ribbing, formed by winding it with a basalt yarn moistened with a high-strength polymer compound. It is a promising composite material with a wide range of applications in construction.Basalt rebar is resistant to corrosion and aggressive chemical compounds, is unusually light and durable. The research results showed that the durability of building structures with basalt reinforcement significantly exceeds the service life of similar structures made of other materials.