Composite Materials

Electrospun PAN is an ultrafine mat of polyacrylonitrile produced by electrospinning. This product is a free standing flexible sheet with microstructural features not available from a bulk material. The fine scale of fiber diameters produces a membrane material with an inherently high surface area to volume ratio. The interconnected irregular shape pores within the fibers largely increases the pore volume (porosity) and accessible surface area.

Mica Is A Generic Term Applicable To The Group Of Complex Aluminosilicate Minerals That Occur Naturally In Plate Or Sheet-Like Form.

FPC 9230 is Oxidized PAN fiber, in a discontinuous chopped fiber form. The OPAN fiber is rated at >45 LOI, is an excellent fire retardant textile fiber with effective heat blocking and fire barrier properties. These fibers are ideal for economical processing into fire retardant nonwoven fabrics and felts for furniture upholstery, carpet underlayment, high temperature furnace insulation, and other related applications without the addition of harmful chemicals. OPAN fibers can be considered for replacement of meta-aramid fiber based insulations for improved properties. FPC 9230 does not burn, melt or drip, instead the fibers char and will self-extinguish. FPC 9230 is also an effective acoustical insulation fiber.

Microglass milled fibers are E-glass filaments. Microglass is used as reinforcement in composites to increase mechanical properties (impact, tensile, compressive and flexural), improve dimensional stability and minimize distortion at elevated temperatures.

Braskem CP1000A is a polypropylene homopolymer (HPP) offering high melt flow grade with enhanced long term heat aging properties.

MITO® E-GO™ RES-1 is a laminating epoxy resin powered with our flagship product MITO® E-GO, a modified graphene oxide additive that makes graphene easy to use and accessible to all.   Designed for Compression molding applications for high-performance sporting goods, it boosts the performance of fiber-reinforced applications, resulting in significantly improved durability while maintaining a lighter weight. Secondary properties such as damping, thermal conductivity, and resistivity are also expected.   This product is sold as a kit consisting of 1 gallon of Resin loaded with 1% of MITO® E-GO® and 1 quart of MITO® standard accompanying hardener. Graphene Council Mito Materials provides in-resin graphene additive for composites Mito Materials provides in-resin graphene additive for composites

VESTAKEEP® 4000 P is an unreinforced, high-viscosity polyether ether ketone powder. It can be used for manufacturing compounds or as a scatter powder for composites. The semicrystalline polymer offers superior thermal and chemical resistance. VESTAKEEP® 4000 P has low flammability.

VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100 is a monofunctional methacrylate with a phosphate group in the side chain. It enables superior adhesion to polar surfaces such as metals, glass, ceramics, and concrete. In direct-to-metal coatings, it enhances corrosion resistance and improves film strength. This monomer can be used as a functional co-monomer in acrylic emulsions for coating resins, as a reactive co-diluent in composite resins, or as an adhesion promoter in adhesive formulations.

Urochem Molding Compound 161 by BI-QEM is a highly refined cellulose reinforced urea formaldehyde resin. It is modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It exhibits low shrinkage, low water absorption and high strength. It offers high hardness, glossy surface, excellent scratch resistance and excellent chemical resistance. It provides excellent electrical properties and resistance against surfactants & weak bases. It is designed for processing by compression molding. Urochem Molding Compound 161 is suitable for circuit breakers and electrical accessories. Its shelf life is of 12 months below 20°C. The molded products can be recycled and exhibits good UV stability with good moisture resistance.

StarPCS™ SBMC-843 is a discontinuous carbon fiber reinforced molding compound containing carbon fiber, a Starfire proprietary polysiloxane resin, and refractory particulate. SBMC-843 contains a Polyramic® thermosetting resin which cures at temperatures between 200-310°C, and functions as a high temperature carbon fiber reinforced structure with a silicon oxycarbide ceramic matrix. Compression mold curing produces a green fiber reinforced polymer matrix composite (PMC) material. Further processing to 850°C minimum in inert environment results in an amorphous silicon oxycarbide ceramic matrix composite (CMC) to be used with different infiltration polymers or materials. Ideal infiltration polymers include Polyramic® SPR-212, SPR-212 based slurries (SL-227, SL-480), and other Starfire® polysiloxane products.

StarPCS™ SBMC-601 is a discontinuous carbon fiber reinforced molding compound containing carbon fiber, a vinyl substituted polysiloxane resin, and refractory particulate. SBMC-601 cures at temperatures between 180-250o C and functions as a high temperature carbon fiber reinforced structure with a silicon oxycarbide ceramic. Curing produces a green fiber reinforced composite material. Further processing to 850o C (minimum) in inert gas results in an amorphous silicon oxycarbide matrix ceramic composite that can be used as a pre-form for use with different infiltration polymers or materials. Ideal infiltration polymers include Polyramic® SPR-688 or SPR-212 based slurries (SL-227, SL-480), and other Starfire® Systems polysiloxane products.

Urochem Molding Compound 162 by BI-QEM is a highly refined cellulose filled urea formaldehyde resin. It is modified with special purpose additives, pigments, cure regulators and lubricants. It offers high hardness, glossy surface, excellent scratch resistance and excellent chemical resistance. It exhibits low shrinkage, low water absorption and high strength. It provides excellent electrical properties and resistance against surfactants & weak bases. It can be processed by compression molding. Urochem Molding Compound 162 is recommended for electrical accessories (typically faceplates). The molded products can be recycled and exhibits good UV stability with good moisture resistance. Its shelf life is of 12 months below 20°C.