Epoxy resins are synthetic resins that chemically belong to the group of duroplastics. Component A is usually the adhesive, and component B is the hardener. Mixing the two components triggers a chemical reaction, also known as cross-linking. This reaction is exothermic, i.e. heat of reaction is generated during cross-linking. When mixing reaction resins, it is very important that the exact mixing ratio is observed so that the reaction proceeds in an orderly and controlled manner.

In southern Germany and Austria, the resin is called ‘pitch’. Due to the large number of different types of resin (epoxy resin, PU resin, UP resin, etc.), the range of applications is also extensive. Typical, however, are applications with strength-enhancing, adhesive properties, e.g. surface finishing, surface sealing, mould production, adhesives, paints, etc.

Cured epoxy resins have excellent technical properties such as: high strength, good chemical resistance and temperature stability.

Our products can be found in the following applications, for example:
• Wind energy converters (adhesive paste for blades)
• Floor and concrete coatings
• Shipbuilding (hulls and floats)
• Anti-corrosion coatings
• Model making, aircraft construction and motor sports

Fillers and fibre short cuts or fibrids can improve essential properties:
• Reduced volume shrinkage
• Controlled heat of reaction
• Adjusted thixotropy (thickening/viscosity) of the system
• Improved mechanical properties
• Adjusted electrical conductivity

Plastic fibres based on polyethylene are used to thixotrope epoxy resins and polyurethane resins. The advantages are in the need-based adjustment of the reaction resin viscosity. The fibres/suspending agent is very easy to use and is stirred into the resin with the aid of a mechanical stirrer. This way, it can be used to produce textured horizontal final coatings. Vertical coatings as well as fine levelling and repair fillers for horizontal and vertical surfaces are also possible.

Glass fibre fillers are often used in mould construction for the production of coupling layers. Fibreglass shreds, for example, are used in combination with cotton fibres to make fillers or to thicken repair resin for greater impact strength or abrasion resistance. The use of the fillers is very typical in epoxy resins, polyester resins and acrylic resins.

They can also be used in polyurethane casting compounds for model making.

Cut carbon fibres are created by precision cutting of continuous carbon fibres and are available in different sizes and in different cut lengths. They are used above all as reinforcement and filling material. As functional additives, short-cut carbon fibres are particularly suitable for the production of compounds for thermoplastic injection moulding processes in the high and low temperature ranges. They are also ideally suited for making non-conductive materials such as plastics, resin systems and special papers conductive.