Thermosetting composite material

In the automotive, appliance, home appliance, food service and energy industries, among others, coupled with the rising cost of metal and polymer concrete, demand for improved performance is prompting design engineers to consider thermoset composite technologies as an alternative to existing materials. Thermoset composites have many unique properties-excellent strength, light weight, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, electrical non-conductivity, and excellent thermal properties. The good properties of these composites are polymer-specific conversions which make thermosetting resins, especially metal conversions, an excellent choice, such as those from cast steel and aluminum.

For example, these structural composites can be used for outdoor activities and in extreme environments because they will not rust or corrode. Moreover, because many components can be molded along with parts, no final finishing is required, thermoset composites tend to be more economical from a manufacturing perspective. With a better strength-to-weight ratio than most metals, thermoset composites are a reliable alternative to traditional materials. They are quickly becoming the material of choice for design engineers seeking to reduce costs for new high-performance applications-because of their exceptional composite properties.

Thermosetting composite material