Resins
Infusing Efficiency into Aerospace Production
Autoclave prepreg has long been the de facto process for most large and mid-sized aerostructures. Today, advancements in resin infusion processes are helping to produce composite-based structural aircraft components completely out of the autoclave and at up to one-tenth of the cost—and all the performance. Aircraft manufacturers have sought methods to expedite composites component production Read More…
Pipelines improve performance with composite materials
Pipelines transport oil, gas and other materials vital to the function of society. It’s important to keep the contents of the pipes contained not only because it’s expensive to lose material to leaks, but because leaks can damage the environment. One of the biggest threats to the integrity of modern pipelines is corrosion. Corrosion causes Read More…
Overcoming the cost of corrosion with composites
Corrosion is one of the most expensive forms of failure that can affect materials such as pipes, tanks and boats. Historically, corrosion has been the cause of a large percentage of pipeline failures and other material failures. These failures often result in expensive problems not only because you have to replace the corroded material, but Read More…
Water Treatment Industry Benefits from Corrosion-Resistant Vinyl Ester and Polyester Resin Composites
Water treatment can involve highly corrosive chemicals like bleach, and raw materials like saltwater. Over time, these chemicals can wear away at corrosion-prone metals in piping, tanks and vessels. Corrosion-resistant materials like vinyl ester resin can be certified to environmental and industry standards to create a corrosion-resistant composite that withstands wastewater and freshwater treatment. Fiber Read More…
Polyester: A Variety of Formulations for Specific Applications
Composites are composed of advanced fiber reinforcements with a high-end resin formulation. The resin matrix is responsible for holding the material together, so it is critical to utilize a quality resin formulation. Polyester resins with fiberglass components have been the fundamental foundation of the composites industry for decades. Manufacturers use polyester resins because there are Read More…
