Products in Composite Materials: Hand Lay-up

MITO® E-GO™ is a graphene-based additive that delivers multi-functional improvements in composite materials at extremely low concentrations. It has been designed with versatility, realistic solutions, and accessibility in mind. This hybridized graphene oxide/POSS additive reactively disperses while resisting agglomeration, thus unlocking the properties of graphene for various industries by utilizing both thermoset and thermoplastic polymer composites.https://mitomaterials.com/products/mito-e-go

ROHACELL® SL foam cores exhibit exceptional mechanical strength, particularly under tensile loads, and high tenacity. These characteristics make it an excellent choice for applications subjected to significant dynamic mechanical loads. A ROHACELL® sandwich can provide the solution for achieving goals like excellent bending stiffness and strength, stabilizing thin FRP sheets against external forces, or creating complex 3-D geometries with minimal effort.

ROHACELL® HF is an advanced closed-cell rigid foam, rooted in polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and entirely devoid of CFCs. This foam is uniquely suited for antenna applications due to its exceptional characteristics. Notably, ROHACELL® HF boasts remarkably low dielectric constants and excellent transmission properties at high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for applications requiring precise and efficient electromagnetic performance in the realm of antennas.

ALBIDUR® VE 3940 is a concentrated dispersion, comprising 40% high-performance elastomer within a Bisphenol A epoxy vinyl ester resin. This product serves the essential purpose of enhancing the toughness of vinyl ester resins that would otherwise be brittle. The elastomeric component in use is a specialized silicone rubber, meticulously distributed within the liquid resin as a finely dispersed second phase.

AFCONA 7202 is mainly recommended for UPE resin systems. It is considered to be a moderately strong defoamer, so it is not suitable for unpigmented or clear systems. Adding AFCONA - 7202 to resin may result in in-can haziness, but this will have a minimal effect on the final gloss and will not affect the other properties of the system.

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

espol™ 12.12 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic clear polyester resin formulated to be medium reactive with low exotherm. It also offers superior impact and crack resistance. It has been specifically designed for casting and cold press molding applications associated with cultured marble and marble chips. Agglomerated marble made using this resin has excellent strength, rigidity, water resistance, and long-term durability.

Crystic® FR1166 PAK is a filled, orthophtalic, pre accelerated, low styrene content and thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin. It has to be used when excellent low smoke and fire resistant laminates are required. Crystic PD1166 PAK is halogen free and does not contain heavy metals.

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.

Crystic® Thixotropic Resin LS 451PA is a pre-accelerated thixotropic resin. It is suitable for brush or spray application in the marine industry or general molding market. This product has reduced styrene emissions, typically 20 - 30% lower than conventional lower styrene resins. It has Lloyd's approval but is also suitable for use in building and construction, transportation, and industrial applications. This product has a 20-minute gel time.

espol™ 12.10 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin with low viscosity that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It has been specifically formulated for non-critical and general-purpose applications. This resin is formulated as an extra-clear grade, providing excellent mechanical strength, rigidity, and long-term durability. It is designed for hand lamination, spray-up, RTM, and casting applications.

espol™ 12.23 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It is a general-purpose resin specifically designed for non-critical and general-purpose applications. It is thixotropic by nature and has anti-sagging properties. It is designed for hand laminating, spray-up, and casting applications.

Crystic® Low Viscosity Gelcoat 64PA is a high performance isophthalic gelcoat, pre-accelerated and formulated for brush or roller application. It is recommended for use in all markets including marine, land transport and building applications and is also suitable for general molding requirements. Crystic® Gelcoat 64PA is approved by Lloyd'™s Register of Shipping.

Crystic® High Performance Resin 3642.3 can be used by spray, filament winding, or hand layup. This resin can be used in many applications, but its high performance makes it particularly suitable for the production of oil tanks. Additionally, it can also be used for direct bonding on sanitary acrylic.

Crestafix® B72R Bonding Paste is a polyester-based, MEKP catalysed core bedding compound, developed for both hand-layup and vacuum-bag core installation. It is used as a 2-part system in conjunction with a priming resin applied to the core surface. Lightweight and non-sagging, Crestafix® B72R is formulated to the degree of elasticity required for the core to skin interface.

espol™ 26.00 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It is formulated as a pultrusion grade, providing fast line speeds for products requiring high temperature exposure and a good finish. It can be used with all types of glass fibers, such as chopped strand mat, woven roving, and multi-axials. Typical applications include channels, angles, ladders, and special panels for appliances.

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.

espol™ 12.20 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic clear polyester resin formulated with medium reactivity for specialized casting processes. It has been specifically designed for casting and cold press molding applications associated with quartz agglomerated blocks and sheets. End products made using espol™ 12.20 have excellent strength, rigidity, water resistance, and long-term durability.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 272 is an isophthalic polyester resin. It is recommended for use in high-performance applications using filament winding, pultrusion, and centrifugal or contact molding processes. The fully cured laminates have high mechanical strength and excellent strength retention in wet environments at temperatures up to 60ºC.

espol™ 31.00 is a non-accelerated terephthalic acid-based polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It has a medium viscosity and reactivity and exhibits good mechanical and electrical properties, along with good chemical resistance compared to general-purpose resins. It is designed for hand laminating, spray-up, and casting applications.

Crystic® Thixotropic Resin VE676T is a thixotropic version of Crystic® VE676, an epoxy bisphenol A based vinyl ester resin. This product is suitable for hand lay-up, spray lay-up, and similar processes. Thixotropic additives provide applied material sag resistance to vertical surfaces. 

Crestamould® RTR 4010PA is a new, improved rapid tooling resin which incorporates better handling properties, lower viscosity, improved shrinkage control and is catalysed with standard MEKP catalyst. It is a thixotropic, filled, low profile resin which helps to achieve faster mold making and eliminates surface distortion. This product was formulated for hand-lay mold making applications.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 491PA is a pre-accelerated, thixotropic, isophthalic polyester resin with good water and chemical resistance properties. It is versatile and suitable for performance boat hulls destined for use in warm or tropical areas. This product is also suitable for the manufacture of chemical plants, tanks, pipes, and chemical containers. It has a 12-minute gel time.

Crestafire® P1-3001PA is a filled, pre-accelerated, fire retardant unsaturated polyester resin. It incorporates a selected grade of alumina trihydrate (ATH) which makes it suitable to produce laminates where excellent resin flow, fire retardancy, and low levels of smoke and toxic fumes are required. It is halogen-free and does not contain heavy metals.

espol™ 39.00 is a novalac-based epoxy vinyl ester resin designed to provide exceptional mechanical and chemical resistance properties at high operating temperatures. Its novolac-based backbone imparts it with excellent resistance to aggressive chemicals and oxidizing environments. It brings in enhanced durability, showing excellent long-term retention of strength and toughness at elevated temperatures.

Crystic® Fire Retardant Resin 5046PA is a filled, orthophthalic, pre-accelerated, unsaturated polyester resin suitable for fire retardant applications. It is designed for manufacturing composite parts using hand layup or injection processes. This product is ideal for demanding applications in buildings, public transport, and railways. It has excellent fire resistance and a Q rating of 0.53, achieving M1/F2 standards as a fully cured laminate with Gelcoat 967 PA FR. This product has a low viscosity, which lowers consumption and enhances suitability for RTM processes. The low styrene content also provides better comfort for users, and the stability provides low filler sedimentation. Pigments and additional fillers can be added to this resin. However, their effects should be tested in workshop conditions before being added to the formulation.

Crystic® Orthophthalic Topcoat 402PA is a pre-accelerated topcoat with excellent scuff resistance, designed for use in general purpose GRP moldings. It is based on a high quality orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin and is suitable for all general molding requirements. The product has been formulated for brush application.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 397PA is a pre-accelerated isophthalic/neopentyl glycol polyester resin with a high heat deflection temperature and good water and chemical resistance. It is recommended for the fabrication of high-performance laminates for critical applications in aggressive environments. This product is suitable for contact molding and filament winding processes.

Crystic® Laminating Resin 4252.4 TEPA V01 is an orthophtalic, pre-accelerated, low styrene emission (LSE), thixotropic unsaturated polyester resin. This product can be used for spray application or for contact molding when fast mold turn-around or thick laminates are required. It is an incredibly versatile laminating resin, and its excellent mechanical properties make it ideal for bonding on acrylic sheets for sanitary use.

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.

Crestafire® Bio P1-8001 is a versatile bio-resin with excellent fire, smoke, and toxicity properties and good mechanical properties, due to which the product can be used in the most demanding FST applications in the railway, building and construction, and other public transport industries. It is designed for applications where fireproof performance and natural origins are key to the final product.

Crestafire® P1-3001E is a filled, fire retardant unsaturated polyester resin. It incorporates a special grade of alumina trihydrate (ATH), which makes it suitable to produce laminates where excellent resin flow, fire retardancy, and low levels of smoke and toxic fumes are required. Crestafire® P1-3001E is extra stabilized for transport, storage, and use in high-temperature climates. It is halogen free and does not contain heavy metals.

Crystic® Resin 3454.4T AC01 has been designed for filament winding application but can also be used by hand layup or spray techniques. Its medium-to-high reactivity allows for a fast curing time, even on thin laminates. This resin is suitable for the production of glass-reinforced laminates when heat distortion resistance is required. Its high performance makes it particularly suitable for the production of oil tanks and pipes.

Crystic® Laminating Resin 471PALV is a pre-accelerated, low-viscosity polyester resin with rapid hardening characteristics. This laminating resin combines rapid impregnation of reinforcements and fillers with a very short mold release time and is suitable for hand-laying or spray applications. It has an 8-minute gel time, Lloyds approval, and is suitable for use in marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial applications.

Crystic® Laminating Resin 406PA is a pre-accelerated, thixotropic, orthophthalic polyester resin. This laminating resin has rapid wet out and low exotherm, making it ideal for multi-layer laminates in spray or hand-lay applications. It has a gel time of 18 minutes and Lloyd's approval. This product is suitable for use in marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial applications.

espol™ 12.51 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin that rapidly wets out reinforcements. It has been specifically formulated for non-critical and general-purpose applications where high reactivity is desirable, making it ideal for laminates that require very fast curing. It provides excellent mechanical strength, rigidity, and long-term durability.