SR. NO. |
RESIN |
CHARACTERISTICS |
APPLICATIONS |
1
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Isopthalic Polyester
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High Acid Resistance.
Higher Mechanical Strength of Laminates
Good electrical properties
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FRP Chemical Process Plants
FRP Storage Tanks
FRP Pipes
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2
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General Purpose Orthopthalic Polyester
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Medium Reactivity
High Impact and Bonding Strengths
Suitable for hand lay-up
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Used extensively for general FRP applications
Widely used for potting of chokes
Used for moderate environments and Water Corrosion resistance
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3
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Roof Lite
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Ultra Violet Stabilized Resin
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Translucent Roof lite Sheets
Decorative Laminates
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4
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Food Grade
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Suitable for storing and handling food articles and potable water
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FRP based Food/ Packing Industries
Pipes used in Water Supply for carrying Potable Water
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5
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PVC grade
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Excellent bonding with PVC
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Used for FRP laminations on PVC
Applications where PVC lining is required
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6
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Fire Retardant
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Exhibit Fire Retardant Properties – Extinguishes in flame
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Petroleum industries.
Used where fire hazard is high / critical
Public Transportation - Railway coaches etc. |
7 |
RTM grade |
Low viscousity
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Used for Resin Transfer Moulding Applications.
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8 |
SMC / DMC grades |
High Viscousity
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Used for SMC / DMC applications
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9
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PTA
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High Heat Resistance
High Water Resistance at elevated temperatures.
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FRP moulding applications for high heat resistance, water resistance at elevated temperatures.
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10
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Gelcoat
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Thixotropic Gelcoat Resin
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Used for giving a smooth top coat to FRP articles.
Used for imparting surface colour, elasticity and gloss.
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11
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Bisphenol
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Excellent corrosion resistance to acids, mild alkalis, salts, solvents.
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Chemical Process Plants
Acid resistance Pipes
Acid Storage Vessels.
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12
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Vinyl Ester
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Excellent chemical resistance
Low Shrinkage
Excellent wetting and bonding to glass fibres
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Chemical Process Industries
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13 |
Tooling Grade |
Good corrosive resistance
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Used in making of tools
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14
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Epoxy
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Excellent adhesion
High resistance to alkalis, solvents
Higher mechanical strength of laminates.
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FRP Pressure Pipelines
Chemical Process Plants
FRP Lining of MS tanks, pipes, other surfaces exposed to chemical environments, corrosion.
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