Alkyd Resin An alkyd resin is a polyester resin modified by the addition of fatty acids and other components. Alkyd resins are derived from polyols and […]
Sheet Molding Compound Sheet molding compound (SMC) and bulk molding compound (BMC) compositions are complex mixtures of resins and various ingredients (fillers, catalysts, thickeners, etc.), all of which influence […]
Roofing Sheets The roofing industry has undergone a paradigm shift in the past decade. The primary changes in the roofing sheets industry can be attributed to […]
Fiberglass Boat Building Prior to the development of fiberglass construction techniques, boats were built of wood, steel, and other materials, by assembling pieces and parts into […]
CIPP lining Process A cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) is a trenchless rehabilitation method used to repair existing pipelines. It is a jointless, seamless pipe lining within an […]
FRP Chemical Storage Tanks It has been said that in the corrosion equipment world, choice of resin plays very important role much more than anything else. […]
Epoxy Resin Epoxy resin is a class of thermosetting polymers made from monomers that contain at least two epoxide groups. They provide strong adhesion, chemical resistance […]
Resin, any natural or synthetic organic compound consisting of a non crystalline or viscous liquid substance. Resins are broadly classified as – Natural resins are typically […]
Curing is the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling drying or crystallization. Synonyms: hardening, set, solidification, solidifying. Cured resin and gel coat means resin […]