Products in Composite Materials: Molding Compound

Composite Materials Molding Compound B is an inorganic reinforced phenolic molding compound, offering excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, and processability. Customers have found this material useful for automotive applications. It is not intended for electrical insulating applications. Composite Materials Molding Compound B is available in black.

Composite Materials Molding Compound A is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material that has been developed for applications requiring exceptional impact resistance, strength, and durability. Made from a polypropylene or polyamide resin matrix reinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibers, these moldable panels are favored as lightweight, high-performance replacements for steel, aluminum, magnesium, and other industrial materials, or alternatively as additional reinforcement for GMT panels.Features:High impact resistanceExceptional strength and durabilityLightweightMulti-layer glass fiber weave technologyReinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibersBenefits:Can replace traditional industrial materials like steel, aluminum, and magnesiumCan be used as an additional reinforcement for GMT panelsIdeal for use in structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsCan withstand high pressure and velocity conditionsApplications:Structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsIndustrial and manufacturing applications that require high impact resistance, strength, and durabilityAdditional reinforcement for GMT panels in various applications

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is considered the world market leader in the production of classic glass-mat-reinforced thermoplastics (GMT). This semi-finished product in panel form was developed primarily as a substitute for metals (steel, aluminum etc.) and its main purchasers can be found in the automotive industry. This is where it is frequently pressed on the industrial scale into complex 3D structural components, although it is also used as panels.

SymaLITE is a special class of lightweight composites that offer low thermal expansion and exceptional mechanical and physical properties. Made from mixed glass and polymer fiber fleeces, SymaLITE is available in rolls and boards, which can be further molded into three-dimensional components using low-pressure molding.Features:Low thermal expansionExcellent mechanical and physical propertiesUltra-light and freely shapeableNoise-absorbentDirect facing with functional or decorative cover layers without adhesivesBenefits:Cost-efficient production of three-dimensional componentsDurable and noise-insulating material for car undershields and engine coversImpact-resistant and non-weathering for outdoor applications in the automotive and construction industrySubstitute for wood-based materials and rigid foams in sandwich constructions for the caravan and commercial vehicle industry.Applications:Automotive and caravan industryConstruction sectorCar headlinersOutdoor applications in the automotive and caravan industrySubstitute for wood-based materials and rigid foams in sandwich constructions for the caravan and commercial vehicle industry.

GMTex® is a high-performance thermoplastic composite material that has been developed for applications requiring exceptional impact resistance, strength, and durability. Made from a polypropylene or polyamide resin matrix reinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibers, these moldable panels are favored as lightweight, high-performance replacements for steel, aluminum, magnesium, and other industrial materials, or alternatively as additional reinforcement for GMT panels.Features:High impact resistanceExceptional strength and durabilityLightweightMulti-layer glass fiber weave technologyReinforced with both woven and randomly laid fibersBenefits:Can replace traditional industrial materials like steel, aluminum, and magnesiumCan be used as an additional reinforcement for GMT panelsIdeal for use in structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsCan withstand high pressure and velocity conditionsApplications:Structural vehicle components, such as front ends and bumper bracketsIndustrial and manufacturing applications that require high impact resistance, strength, and durabilityAdditional reinforcement for GMT panels in various applications

Plenco® 07552 is a glass fiber reinforced novolac phenolic molding compound, exhibiting superior dimensional stability, good impact strength, and good electrical properties. Type ASTM 5948 MFH. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07552 is available in black.

Cuyahoga Plastics EB7000-1 is A U.L recognized, flame retardant, mineral-filled, glass fiber reinforced polyester thermoset molding compound suitable for compression, transfer, and injection molding. It is currently supplied in bulk form.

Cuyahoga Plastics AB9500 is a high strength and high heat resistant, glass fiber reinforced thermoset molding compound. It is currently supplied in bulk form only.

Cuyahoga Plastics S-4021 is a glass, mineral & graphite filled Silicone Thermoset molding compound specifically designed for contact components in the hot glass handling industry.

Plenco® 08122 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties, flame resistance and strength. Customers have found this material useful in such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form and is currently available in natural. Other colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 07200 is an organic fiber reinforced phenolic molding compound, offering improved mechanical strength, good powder properties and excellent cosmetic properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07200 is available in black.

Plenco® 06404 is a glass fiber and mineral filled two-stage phenolic molding compound offering superior molded mechanical properties, especially tensile strength. Plenco® 06404 is available in black. Plenco® 06404 is UL recognized under component file E40654.

Plenco® 02300 is a general purpose organic filled molding compound formulated to offer excellent processability while maintaining mechanical strength values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 02300 is available in black, brown, red, or green.

Plenco® 02535 is a general purpose, organic filled phenolic molding compound offering optimized cure characteristics and excellent electrical properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 02535 is available in black. 02535 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 07021 is impact grade phenolic molding compound. Customers have found this material useful for switchgear parts, or where mechanical assembly requires better impact strength. Plenco® 07021 is UL recognized under component file E40654. 07021 is available in black.

Plenco® 06401 is a glass fiber and mineral filled two-stage phenolic molding compound. UL recognized under component file E40654. 06401 is available in black.

Plenco® 08218 is an 18% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as an electrical grade, but has many outstanding properties that make it suitable for a broad range of applications because of its excellent electrical resistance and mechanical strength. Customers have found this material useful for commercial/industrial heavy duty electrical parts, enclosures for power distribution equipment, fuse holders, circuit breaker cases, electric motor housings and components. It is available in bulk or extruded form and colors upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 07321 is an organic fiber reinforced phenolic molding compound, offering improved mechanical strength and excellent dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07321 is available in black. 07321 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFI-5 and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 02571 is a general purpose, organic filled phenolic molding compound offering optimum cure characteristics while maintaining excellent mechanical and electrical properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 02571 is available in black or brown color.

Plenco® 07591 is a mineral and flock cotton filled novolac phenolic molding compound. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07591 is available in black.

Cuyahoga Plastics S-4000 is a glass & mineral-filled Silicone Thermoset molding compound designed for components requiring extreme high temperature performance.

Plenco® 04304 is a heat resistant, mineral filled phenolic molding compound offering improved mechanical strength properties along with excellent dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04304 is available in black.

Plenco® 06343 is a mica reinforced phenolic molding compound, offering for a low power factor, low electrical losses, and good electrical properties after long exposures to high humidity. UL recognized under component file E40654. 06343 is available in natural color.

Plenco® 04527 is a heat resistant, mineral and flock filled phenolic molding compound, offering excellent mechanical strength, and resistance to cracking in a wet-dry environment. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04527 is available in black.

Plenco® 04414 is a flock and mineral filled phenolic molding compound. It is formulated for use in electrical applications that require improved heat resistance, mechanical strength, and dimensional stability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04414 is available in black. 04414 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 08112 is a general purpose polyester bulk molding compound that is characterized by adding utility to a number of applications. Because of its combination of high heat resistance, good electrical properties and strength. Customers have found this material useful for such applications as iron skirts and other small appliance housings, coil bobbins, and electric motor components such as brush holders. It is available in either bulk or extruded form. Colors are available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 04548 is a heat resistant mineral filled phenolic molding compound, offering fast cure rates and hot rigidity. UL recognized under component file E40654. 04548 is available in black and brown. 04548 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Cuyahoga Plastics S-4900 is a glass & mineral-filled Silicone Thermoset molding compound designed for components requiring extreme high temperature performance.

Plenco® 06500 is a glass-reinforced phenolic molding compound offering improved strength, dimensional stability, and excellent electrical properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 06500 is available in black.

Plenco® 06553 is a mineral and glass fiber reinforced two-stage phenolic molding compound, formulated for dimensional stability, good chemical resistance to brake fluids, such as DOT 3 and 4, and should provide grinding to close tolerances. 06553 is UL recognized under component file E40654. 06553 is available in black. 06553 was qualified under military specification MIL-M 14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE MFH and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 08235 is a 15% glass-filled polyester bulk molding compound characterized as a flame-retardant, medium-strength electrical grade. Customers have found this material useful for a broad range of applications such as capacitor cans, electrical enclosures, etc. It is available in bulk or extruded form, natural and black. Other colors available upon request. It is UL recognized under file E40654.

Plenco® 03554 is an organic reinforced phenolic molding compound modified with PTFE to offer improved coefficient of friction values. 03554 is available in black. It is UL listed. 03554 is a re-number of 06554 formulation.

Plenco® 02308 is a general purpose organic filled phenolic molding compound, offering improved heat resistance and optimized cure properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 02308 is available in black or brown color.

Plenco® 07307 is an organic fiber reinforced phenolic molding compound, offering improved mechanical strength properties. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07307 is available in black. 07307 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) TYPE CFG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 00714 is a melamine-phenolic copolymer molding compound, offering excellent arc resistance and comparative track index values. UL recognized under component file E40654. 00714 is available in brown. 00714 was qualified under military specification MIL-M-14 (superseded by ASTM D-5948) Type CMG and batches can, if requested and paid for, be tested for certification to the standard.

Plenco® 07100 is an organic fiber reinforced phenolic molding compound, with improved mechanical strength properties and an industrial finish. 07100 is densified for easy handling and good pourability. UL recognized under component file E40654. 07100 is available in black.