Reinforcing Composite Materials with Epic Resins' Epoxies & Polyurethanes

Epoxies and Polyurethanes for Composite Manufacturers

Composite manufacturers rely on Epic Resins to provide state-of-the-art polymer solutions. Meticulously engineered, our products are rooted in advanced chemistry and materials science principles. We optimize impact, hardness, and flexural strength—properties that are critical for composite molding and casting processes, including laminating, vacuum bagging, RIM, RTM, filament winding and more.

Resins Optimized for Molding Techniques

Epic Resins designs products that are unique to molding and casting processes. With low mixed viscosity, our lamination products are designed to be easy to apply and durable upon curing. In processes like Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) and Resin transfer molding (RTM), these features are invaluable, ensuring that components maintain their integrity.

Laminating Resins Fine-Tuned for Filament Winding

Filament winding demands precision at every turn. Epic Resins formulates laminating resins fine-tuned for these processes. Beyond just good aesthetics in a finished part, we engineer our resins for excellent wet out and enhanced structural integrity, ensuring they can resist various environmental stressors. Drawing from rheology and polymer science, we aim to deliver products that set new industry standards.

The Role of Polymers in Composite Applications

In composite manufacturing, polyurethane and epoxy resins bind various materials together. They play a pivotal role in ensuring composite applications retain their structural integrity and resist external stresses. 

Advantages of integrating quality resin in your composite application:

  • Superior bonding capability
  • Resistance to wear and tear
  • Enhanced material strength
  • Improved material flexibility

Custom Epoxies & Polyurethanes for Composites

Epic Resins specializes in polymers ideal for composite applications. Distinctive characteristics encompass:

  • High Hardness Added protection.
  • Low Viscosity Easy workability and thorough wet-out of composite fibers.
  • Strong Adhesive Properties Ensuring materials remain bonded.
  • Resistance to External Stresses Including moisture and mechanical stresses.

Comprehensive Solutions for Composite Manufacturing Techniques

Diverse composite manufacturing techniques pose unique challenges. We offer crafted solutions for various methods—from precision casting to intricate filament winding. Our understanding of these processes enables us to provide products that meet the exact demands for composite manufacturers.

Molding and Casting

Molding and casting require materials that can flow into intricate geometries while ensuring minimal internal stresses upon curing. Our formulations cater to these needs, offering superior flow characteristics, reduced shrinkage, and scientifically optimized curing profiles. 

Filament Winding

In filament winding, consistency is king. Our products, backed by rigorous R&D, offer unmatched viscosity control, ensuring uniform winding across varied operating conditions. Epic Resins' materials ensure high-quality and extended product lifespan.

Popular Adhesive, Sealant, & Coating Formulations For The Composite Materials Manufacturing Industry

 

Epic S7434 is a two-component epoxy filament winding resin designed with a convenient 2:1 by volume mix ratio and a room temperature cure.

Epic R3500/H5016 is a two-component epoxy system that features high impact, high hardness, and high flexural strength. R3500/H5016 is also designed with a low mixed viscosity for ease of processing.

Epic S7300-02 is a two-component epoxy compound that is designed for filament winding applications. S7300-02A/B features a very low mixed viscosity and moderate pot life for easy workability. It is designed for excellent wet-out of the fiberglass strands, resulting in a finished part with good aesthetics.