Products in Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC): Vinyl Ester Resin

menzolit® CarbonSMC™ 1100 is a sheet molding compound based on vinylester resin, it’s Carbon fiber reinforced. In case of fire the product doesn’t melt, neither does it form droplets. The material is molded in heated steel molds on hydraulic presses. It is highly recommended to work with chrome plated tools. For molding and machining, dust proof electrical circuits have to be used (IP54). The product contains no halogens or heavy metals nor any candidates from the REACH SVHC list.

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.