Products in Composite Materials: Filament Winding

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.

EcoPaXX® Q20HG60 is a black, unidirectional tape that offers 60% continuous glass fiber reinforcement and is heat stabilized. It can be processed using lamination, thermoforming, and winding techniques. Similar to EcoPaXX® Q20HC60, this product is also bio-based and can be measured using 14C. It is used in applications such as coolant expansion tanks, wheel housing parts, flooring, and door panels.

Akulon® K20HG60 is a polyamide 6 (PA 6) that serves as a resin, binder, and matrix material with the additional benefit of a low carbon footprint. Its features include cost-effectiveness, design flexibility, good strength, heat stabilization, high-temperature resistance, and light weight, making it suitable for various markets including automotive, electrical, electronics, and industrial applications.

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.

FILCO® JS 129 is an epoxy-ester resin that's dispersed in a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically employed as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its features include a non-ionic emulsifier integrated into the polymer, ensuring a narrow distribution of particle sizes. Additionally, it boasts an extended shelf life due to its resistance to hydrolysis, which is facilitated by the fine particle size. The resin also exhibits high mechanical shear stability when diluted and maintains stability against both hydrolysis and sedimentation over a broad pH spectrum.

FILCO® 362 is an epoxy-ester resin meticulously formulated within a non-ionic water emulsion, serving as a film-former in glass fiber sizings. Its appearance resembles that of a milky liquid. Noteworthy product characteristics include a non-ionic emulsifier embedded within the polymer, a narrow particle size distribution, a commendable shelf life due to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and robust stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a wide pH range.

FILCO® 348HP is an epoxy resin formulated within a non-ionic water emulsion, designed specifically as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance resembles that of a milky liquid. Key product characteristics encompass its composition as a pure epoxy resin, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and, notably, a very high solid content.

FILCO® 349 is an epoxy resin meticulously crafted within a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically intended to function as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance mirrors that of a milky liquid. Notable product characteristics include its pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and, notably, a very high solid content.

FILCO® TAC-453 is a milky liquid unsaturated polyester resin dispersed in a non-ionic medium, designed for use as a film in glass fiber sizing applications. Its key characteristics include having a non-ionic emulsifier built into the polymer, ensuring a narrow particle size distribution, and granting a prolonged shelf life due to resistance against hydrolysis and fine particle size. It also boasts high mechanical shear stability in diluted emulsions and exhibits stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a broad pH spectrum.

FILCO® 8276 is a milky liquid epoxy resin in a non-ionic water emulsion, characterized by its pure epoxy resin composition, narrow particle size distribution, and high mechanical shear stability in diluted emulsion form. It serves as a film for glass fiber sizes and is ideal for applications such as filament winding roving, panel roving, and woven roving. It offers versatility and can be used alone or in conjunction with other emulsions.

FILCO® 309 represents an epoxy resin formulated in a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically designed as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance is that of a milky liquid, while its defining product characteristics include pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, and remarkable mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions.

FILCO® 8890 HP is an epoxy resin available as a milky liquid in a non-ionic water emulsion, designed as a film-former in glass fiber sizings. It utilizes special surface-active agents, enabling higher solid content without viscosity elevation. This product boasts characteristics such as being a pure epoxy resin, having a narrow particle size distribution, demonstrating hydrolysis and sedimentation stability, featuring high mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion, and achieving a very high solid content.

FILCO® 8890 is an epoxy resin available as a milky liquid in a non-ionic water emulsion. Primarily used as a film-former in glass fiber sizings, it's tailored for applications demanding highly soft film characteristics. Its key attributes include being a pure epoxy resin, possessing a narrow particle size distribution, exhibiting hydrolysis and sedimentation stability, and showcasing the high mechanical shear stability of the diluted emulsion.

FILCO® 306 is an epoxy resin crafted in a nonionic water emulsion, characterized by several key traits, including a pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, a good shelf life, and robust mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions.

FILCO® 309HP is an epoxy resin formulated in a non-ionic water emulsion, tailored for use as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance presents it as a milky liquid, embodying characteristics such as pure epoxy resin composition, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and notably, a very high solid content.

FILCO® 74003 represents an epoxy resin available in non-ionic water dispersion, specifically utilized as a film former within glass fiber sizings. It manifests as a milky liquid. Noteworthy product characteristics include its purity as a pure epoxy resin, a narrow particle size distribution, along with properties such as hydrolysis and sedimentation stability, and high mechanical shear stability when the emulsion is diluted.

FILCO® 8270 is a milky liquid epoxy resin presented in a non-ionic water emulsion. Characterized by its pure epoxy resin content and narrow particle size distribution, this product boasts high mechanical shear stability in diluted emulsion states. Primarily used as a film for glass fiber sizes, it finds applications in filament winding roving, panel roving, and woven roving. It can be employed individually or in combination with other emulsions.

FILCO® 348 is an epoxy resin presented in a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically serving as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance resembles that of a milky liquid. Key product characteristics include its composition as a pure epoxy resin, a narrow particle size distribution, stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation, as well as demonstrating high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions.

FILCO® 352 is an unsaturated polyester resin formulated within a non-ionic or anionic water emulsion, dedicated to serving as a film-former within glass fiber sizings. Its appearance is that of a milky liquid. Noteworthy product characteristics include a narrow particle size distribution, a commendable shelf life attributed to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, as well as stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a wide pH range.

FILCO® 303I is an epoxy resin formulated into a non-ionic water emulsion, specifically intended as a film former within glass fiber sizings. Presenting as a milky liquid, its defining traits encompass its purity as a pure epoxy resin, an epoxy equivalent weight of 200g, a narrow particle size distribution, and exceptional mechanical shear stability even when the emulsion is diluted.

FILCO® 354N represents an unsaturated polyester resin finely crafted within a non-ionic water dispersion, serving as a film former within glass fiber sizings. Its presentation showcases a milky liquid appearance. Key product characteristics encompass a non-ionic emulsifier inherent within the polymer, a narrow particle size distribution, a prolonged shelf life attributed to hydrolytic resistance and fine particle size, high mechanical shear stability even in diluted emulsions, and robust stability against hydrolysis and sedimentation across a wide pH range.

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® Vinylester Resin VE673 is a low-viscosity, non-accelerated, non-thixotropic, high-HDT epoxy novalac vinyl ester resin with outstanding chemical resistance to a wide range of substances at room temperature and elevated temperatures. This product is suitable for laminating and filament winding. It has a 16-minute gel time and can be used for chemical resistance, building and construction, and industrial applications.

Crystic® Vinylester Resin VE671 is an epoxy Bisphenol A based standard vinyl ester resin. It has outstanding chemical resistance to a wide range of substances, (acids, alkalies, oxidising agents) at room and elevated temperatures. The product is suitable for fabrication of fiber reinforced composites by all conventional techniques (contact molding, filament winding and injection molding) and for use in many chemical processing industry applications (storage tanks, vessels, ducts).

Crystic® Polyester Resin 272E is an isophthalic polyester resin designed for use in hot climates. It is used in high-performance applications such as pipes, tanks, and ducting. This versatile resin is suitable for use in filament winding, pultrusion, centrifugal molding, or contact molding processes. It has a 25-minute gel time.

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® Polyester Resin 197M is a medium-reactivity, orthophthalic, unsaturated polyester resin with very high mechanical properties. It is suitable for pipe and tank manufacture. This product has an 18-minute gel time and functions as a resin, binder, and matrix material.

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® 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.

Crystic® Polyester Resin 196E is a non-accelerated, non-thixotropic, orthophthalic polyester resin for use in hot climates. It has Lloyd's approval and can be used in marine, transportation, building and construction, and industrial applications. This product is particularly suitable for filament winding and pultrusion processes.

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.

ISO112 is an isophthalic unsaturated polyester resin type 1140 according to DIN 16946-2. ISO112 is particular indicated in outdoor application.

Eagle Chemicals USP-EAGLE (PIP40-62) has ortho-based, very good mechanical properties, low viscosity, medium reactivity and good rigidity. Filament winding and hand lay up in pipe manufacturing

USP-EAGLE (PIP50-60) is an Isophthalic based Unsaturated Polyester resin with high mechanical & chemical resistance.

Schmelzer Industries PEARLVEIL 1/2 Ounce is a non-woven, continuous strand glass fiber surfacing veil for relatively flat composite parts. Process applications include Pre-form, Compression Molding, Continuous Lamination, Electrical Flat Sheet, RTM / Vacuum Infusion, Filament Winding, Glass Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG).

AKSACA™ AC 2101 CHOPPED FIBER is a High Quality Chopped Carbon Fiber.