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In fiber reinforced plastic applications with fire safety concerns or high-temperature requirements, phenolic resin systems have the clear advantage over polyesters, epoxies, and vinyl esters. Cured phenolic resins are inherently fire-resistant, demonstrate low smoke generation and high-temperature resistance, and supply superior strength. We offer a complete line of phenolic resins for the following processes that serve the aerospace, construction, mass transit, mining, marine, and offshore industries:
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Pultrusion We offer phenolic resins that can process on polyester pultrusion systems. The resins are styrene-free and are thermally cured without the need for external catalysts. Market applications include grating for offshore platforms. |
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Sheet and Bulk Molding Compounds (SMC/BMC) We have developed a phenolic resin system for SMC and BMC that demonstrates long-term durability and resistance to hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvents. The viscosity, processing and cure properties of our phenolic system match those of polyester resins, thus avoiding the need for any special processing or equipment adjustments. |
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Hand Lay-Up and Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) Several phenolic resins and acid catalysts, as well as a phenolic-based in-mold surface paste, are available for the hand lay-up/RTM process. Phenolic technology has advanced to achieve polyester-like processing, mechanical properties, pot life and cure speed. The phenolic resin and paste systems have both passed United States, British, French, and International Maritime Organization Standard Fire Tests. |
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Honeycomb and Prepreg We offer phenolic resins for Nomex honeycomb, glass fiber prepregs and carbon fiber prepregs for aerospace applications. The product line includes solventborne and
waterborne resins that meet Military Specification MIL-R-9299C requirements. |
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Filament Winding We have developed phenolic resins with latent acid catalysts to meet
filament winding processing requirements. Applications include mine ventilation, air conditioning systems, clean room ducting, and offshore water hydrant pipe systems. |
FRP composites are used to replace typical traditional structural materials of steel, metal, aluminum and wood. Composites offer numerous advantages over traditional materials - low density, lighter weight, corrosion resistance, high strength, good impact resistance, excellent electrical properties, and durability.
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