Products in Composite Materials: Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)

Composite Materials Core Material A is a closed-cell, cross-linked polymer PVC foam formulated for durability, strength, and high processing temperatures. It is compatible with multiple resins and adhesives. It has a very low water absorption rate and excellent chemical resistance. Ideal for many lightweight composite applications.

VINNAPAS® UW 1 FS is a tasteless, solid, thermoplastic homopolymer. It is a clear and colorless resin obtained through the polymerization of vinyl acetate. This versatile product finds application in various fields, including fiber-reinforced plastics, adhesives, powder injection molding, and sound damping.

ROHACELL® S is a closed-cell rigid foam created using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is self-extinguishing, meaning it has fire-resistant properties. It is well-suited for various applications, including use in rail vehicles, watercraft, and the aerospace industry, where fire safety is a critical consideration.

ROHACELL® A is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted from polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry. Notably, it is entirely devoid of CFCs, aligning with environmental considerations. Engineered with precision, ROHACELL® A foam is tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the aerospace industry. It offers versatility in aerospace applications, supporting both prepreg processing and vacuum infusion across various pressure and temperature ranges.

ROHACELL® IG-F structural foam is a closed-cell rigid foam crafted using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. As an "industrial grade" foam, ROHACELL® IG-F represents the standard product within their range of rigid foam offerings. This versatile foam is well-suited for a diverse range of applications in sectors such as automotive, medical, and various industrial applications, making it a reliable choice for a broad array of purposes.

ROHACELL® RIMA is a closed-cell rigid foam formulated using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry and is entirely free of CFCs. It has been meticulously designed to minimize resin absorption, making it an ideal choice for applications where controlling resin uptake is of utmost importance. This foam is well-suited for applications where resin management is a critical factor.

ROHACELL® HERO represents cutting-edge material technology, revolutionizing the production of lightweight and durable composite aircraft structures. These advanced sandwich cores, made from ROHACELL® HERO, offer unmatched weight-saving potential among all structural foams. They not only reduce the weight of aircraft but also enhance their durability over their operational lifespan. Additionally, they contribute to cost savings in the manufacturing process, making them a superior choice for modern aircraft construction.

ROHACELL® XT is a closed-cell rigid foam based on polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry that are free of CFCs and designed to meet the most extreme and demanding processing requirements. ROHACELL® XT foam is compatible with autoclave technologies, vacuum infusion, RTM, and VARTM processes.

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® RIST-HT is a closed-cell rigid foam developed using polymethacrylimide (PMI) chemistry, and it is entirely free of CFCs. This foam is specially designed for use as a structural core, particularly in conjunction with vacuum infusion processes. All RIST-HT products undergo a heat treatment process to enhance their properties and performance, making them suitable for various applications that require structural integrity.

ROHACELL® Triple F in-mold foamed (IMF) cores enable cost-effective production of intricate three-dimensional cores for high-volume serial production of FRP composites. They help reduce waste, manual labor, and cycle times, potentially lowering the cost per part. Additionally, ROHACELL® Triple F reduces resin uptake, leading to decreased resin costs and lighter parts.

VINNAPAS® C 501 is a solid, colorless to pale yellowish copolymer of vinyl acetate and crotonic acid. Typical applications for VINNAPAS® C 501 include antishrinkage additives, composites, and resin modification for composites, such as fiber-reinforced plastics. VINNAPAS® C 501 is supplied in 25-kg paper bags.

SILRES® H60 A/B is a liquid, solvent-free, two-part phenyl silicone resin formulation. The product is a modification of the well-established SILRES® H62 C and is thus ideal for impregnating the electrical coils of motors. Besides, SILRES® H60 A/B can be used to provide hydrophobic properties to porous materials and as a binder for composites made of fibrous fillers, cloths, and woven or non-woven reinforcing materials. Fully cured SILRES® H60 A/B has excellent electrical insulation properties and outstanding long-term heat resistance. Additionally, it shows high stability against weathering, moisture, and UV light and can therefore be continuously exposed to constantly changing climatic conditions or UV radiation.

VINNAPAS® LL 8251 is a solid copolymer of vinyl acetate and crotonic acid, ranging in color from colorless to pale yellowish. It finds typical applications in fiber reinforced plastics and resin modification for composites. The product is available in the form of solid flakes.

FILCO® 657/01 NP represents an unsaturated polyester resin available in powder form, presenting as an off-white, free-flowing powder. It serves as a recommended binder for producing insoluble glass mats. These mats, derived from chopped strands or continuous filaments, find application in various processes such as hot or cold press, pultrusion, vacuum, and injection (RTM) moldings.

FILCO® 657/01 is a powdered unsaturated polyester resin with integrated catalyst and antiblocking agent, belonging to the Thermoset Polyester chemical family. Functioning as a binder, this resin undergoes crosslinking just above its melting temperature. Upon curing, it achieves nearly complete insolubility in styrene. Tailored for pultrusion and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), FILCO® 657/01 stands as a versatile solution, offering efficient processing methods for the creation of durable and thermoset polyester-based products.

Polyfill® 301 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously crafted for thermoset plastic and CASE applications necessitating heightened loading levels. This medium grind series enhances surface area, promoting improved flow and surface finish properties. By incorporating Polyfill® 301, you amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, bolstered by increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 130 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously engineered for industrial applications requiring peak loading levels. With a low surface area, the coarse grind of Polyfill® 130 empowers maximum loading levels, enhancing flame retardancy and smoke suppression through increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 407 Alumina Trihydrate is a specialized product meticulously designed for wire/cable-elastomers, coatings, and thermoset/plastic applications. Engineered with precision, it boasts a controlled particle size distribution and essential physical properties, empowering compounders to achieve elevated loading levels and superior overall performance. The enhanced surface area enables exceptional surface finish and impact characteristics, while meticulous particle distribution control allows for maximum loading levels.

Polyfill® 407SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 403 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 405 Alumina Trihydrate is a specialized product meticulously designed for wire/cable-elastomers, coatings, and thermoset/plastic applications. Engineered with precision, it boasts a controlled particle size distribution and essential physical properties, empowering compounders to achieve elevated loading levels and superior overall performance. The enhanced surface area enables exceptional surface finish and impact characteristics, while meticulous particle distribution control allows for maximum loading levels.

Polyfill® 402 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 30 is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 405SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 402SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 403SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

Polyfill® 203 Alumina Trihydrate is expertly tailored for thermoset plastic and CASE applications demanding high loading levels. This intermediate product empowers compounders to attain maximal loading while maintaining acceptable physical properties. The heightened loading levels facilitated by Polyfill® 203 amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, leveraging increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 204 Alumina Trihydrate, expertly tailored for thermoset plastic and CASE applications demanding high loading levels. This intermediate product empowers compounders to attain maximal loading while maintaining acceptable physical properties. The heightened loading levels facilitated by Polyfill® 204 amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, leveraging increased H2O molecule availability. Rest assured, Polyfill® 204 alumina trihydrate adheres to the exacting standards of Cimbar Performance Minerals' ISO 9001:2015 quality program.

Polyfill® 110 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously engineered for industrial applications requiring peak loading levels. With a low surface area, the coarse grind of Polyfill® 110 empowers maximum loading levels, enhancing flame retardancy and smoke suppression through increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 302 Alumina Trihydrate is meticulously crafted for thermoset plastic and CASE applications necessitating heightened loading levels. This medium grind series enhances surface area, promoting improved flow and surface finish properties. By incorporating Polyfill® 302, you amplify flame retardancy and smoke suppression, bolstered by increased H2O molecule availability.

Polyfill® 301SM is a versatile flame retardant and smoke suppressant, finds application across various sectors. Ideal for consumer goods, it excels in carpet and upholstery applications. In electrical and electronics, it enhances wire and cable jacketing and insulation. This product is a key player in plastics, elastomers, and composite materials, functioning as a flame retardant and smoke suppressant.

PolyJet® 502SM is a versatile additive specifically designed for enhancing fire safety in various applications. As a flame retardant and smoke suppressant, it serves both plastics and elastomers, including cables, carpet backing, and flooring. With compatibility in processing methods like extrusion, pultrusion, and resin transfer molding, it guarantees fire resistance in composite materials.

espol™ 19.00 is a non-accelerated orthophthalic polyester resin suitable for the resin transfer molding (RTM) process. It has been specifically formulated for non-critical and general-purpose applications where high reactivity is desirable. It is designed for laminates that need a very fast cure under closed-mold conditions.

Crystic® Transfer Molding Resin 785PALR is a pre-accelerated, DCPD-based polyester resin specifically designed for use in the resin transfer molding (RTM) applications. It is recommended for use when longer gel times are required, and Butanox M50 is the recommended catalyst.

Crystic® Transfer Moulding Resin 1141PA is based on Crystic® 1141, a tough, durable orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin. It is designed for use in resin transfer molding (RTM) and may be used in other resin injection or vacuum-assisted techniques. This product has a longer process time than Crystic® 1142PA.