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"The European company Astar is specialized in formulating and manufacturing SMC, BMC and CSMC thermoset compounds for molders, equipment manufacturers and OEMs. Astar has been developing for more than 55 years custom-made formulations in order to supply the best materials for each specific application.

Astar is located near Bilbao, in the north of Spain. Our top quality SMC, BMC and CSMC compounds supplied to customers from all around the world are used in compression or injection molding. Astar bases its philosophy and success on the three core concepts: Quality, Innovation and Service. The Astar quality management system according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, shows a reliable SMC and BMC supplier, who works alongside customers to prove that is also part of their company. This close cooperation is based on having a fluent exchange of information and providing an excellent technical and commercial back-up."

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BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) is a fiber reinforced compound, in a thermoset resin matrix, with mineral fillers and different additives. Generally thermoset unsaturated polyester or vynil-ester resins are used as organic matrix. With the aim of enhance its characteristics and improve its transformation, other components are added: catalysts, inhibitors, thermoplastic additives, demoulding agents, thickeners and pigments.

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The CSMC(Carbon Fiber Sheet Molding Compound) is a polymer composite material reinforced with carbon fiber, which consists of a thermoset resin (usually vinylester or epoxy) and different additives that allow to obtain certain specific characteristics and improve the behavior of the material during the molding process of the final product. While the standard SMC is reinforced with glass fibers, the CSMC is reinforced with cut fibers or carbon fabrics. CSMC materials combine the low-weight characteristics offered by carbon composites in conjunction with a widespread forming process, such as compression molding, which allows for short manufacturing cycles and is therefore suitable for industrial applications in large series.

Carbkid

Verkid® BMC PX4 is a fiber reinforced compound, in a thermoset resin matrix, with mineral fillers and different additives. Generally thermoset unsaturated polyester or vynil-ester resins are used as organic matrix. With the aim of enhance its characteristics and improve its transformation, other components are added: catalysts, inhibitors, thermoplastic additives, demoulding agents, thickeners and pigments.

Verkid® BMC PX4

Verkid® SMC H154 is used in hot press, compression molding for the production of large parts with high mechanical properties and excellent surface finish. It is a glass fiber reinforced compound, in a thermoset resin matrix, with mineral fillers and different additives.

Verkid® SMC H154

Carbkid® Fiber VE SMC is a polymer composite material reinforced with carbon fiber, which consists of a thermoset resin (usually vinylester or epoxy) and different additives that allow to obtain certain specific characteristics and improve the behavior of the material during the molding process of the final product. While the standard SMC is reinforced with glass fibers, the CSMC is reinforced with cut fibers or carbon fabrics. CSMC materials combine the low-weight characteristics offered by carbon composites in conjunction with a widespread forming process, such as compression molding, which allows for short manufacturing cycles and is therefore suitable for industrial applications in large series.

Carbkid® Fiber VE SMC

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"The European company Astar is specialized in formulating and manufacturing SMC, BMC and CSMC thermoset compounds for molders, equipment manufacturers and OEMs. Astar has been developing for more than

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