Thermosetting molding compounds | Thermosets | Thermosetting plastics
Thermosets have been enjoying a renaissance for several years now. The reasons for this are their excellent processability, high thermal and chemical resistance, low creep tendency, and very good mechanical properties. At the same time, thermosets are inexpensive and can serve as an alternative to expensive high-performance thermoplastics. The curing (chemical cross-linking) of thermosetting molding compounds—also referred to as resin systems—results in highly cross-linked thermosets. They are often used as a matrix for fiber composites, adhesives, casting compounds, and coatings. Duromers/thermosets have become indispensable in many industrial sectors, including the automotive industry, medical technology, and aerospace.
The wide range of applications is achieved through the great variety and modification possibilities of the resins. At SKZ, resin systems are formulated and customized to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications.
Our experience in the field of thermosets:
- Condensation resins (e.g., phenolic resins) and reaction resins (e.g., unsaturated polyester resins, epoxy resins)
- 1K and 2K systems
- Cold curing, hot curing, UV curing
- Incorporation of fillers, fibers, and additives (resin modification)
- Fiber composites
- Synthesis of resin systems
- (Partially) bio-based systems
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