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31/01/2018

Catalyst also refered to as MEKP (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide) is a chemical used to cure thermoset resins in particular polyester and vinylester resins. Catalyst provides a reaction in the resins which in turn causes the resin to cure, this is called the crosslinking process. There are many differ...

30/01/2018

Resins used in casting and art is really picking up in Australia. We have noticed a large demand increase for our resins to be used for these applications. The advantage of resin artwork is that anyone can learn how to do it, and can be done in the peace and quiet of your own home. There is endless....

30/01/2018

29/01/2018

29/01/2018

26/01/2018

Polyester resins are the most widely used resin systems, particularly in the marine industry. By far the majority of dinghies, yachts and workboats built in composites make use of this resin system. Polyester resins such as these are of the ‘unsaturated’ type. Unsaturated polyester resin is a th...

25/01/2018

25/01/2018

24/01/2018

We have a large range of additional products that will go great with all your resin purchases from mixing containers, catalyst measuring, performance tape, and fibreglass rollers.

23/01/2018

Vacuum bag moulding uses a flexible film to enclose the part and seal it from outside air. Vacuum bag material is available in a tube shape or a sheet of material. A vacuum is then drawn on the vacuum bag and atmospheric pressure compresses the part during the cure. When a tube shaped bag is used, t...

22/01/2018

22/01/2018

Fibreglass reinforcements provide strength to composite resins. Having just resin alone will not provide the utmost strength needed to produce composite parts or structures. Reinforcements come in many different types, shapes and sizes. Each variant provides different outcomes for the end user, and....

21/01/2018

21/01/2018

Fibreglass Pigments are used to provide colour to either gelcoats, finishcoats or to tint laminating resins. Pigments come in a wide range of colours and varieties. Some manufacturers can provide custom colour matches for the end user. Pigments for resins come in two varieties polyester/vinylester p...

20/01/2018

Fibreglass fillers are normally powdery materials that are added to resins to change the characteristics for example viscosity, thix, density, sand ability and flow properties. There is an extensive range of fillers available on the market to help the end user applications. Some of the most common f...

20/01/2018

A mould release agent is applied to the mould surface to allow the composite part to be easily removed from the mould, avoiding stick-ups. Release agents may be sprayed, brushed or wiped on and some can be left on whilst others are wiped off. There are five types of mould release agents used in the....

18/01/2018

Resins used in casting and art is really picking up in Australia. We have noticed a large demand increase for our resins to be used for these applications. The advantage of resin artwork is that anyone can learn how to do it, and can be done in the peace and quiet of your own home. There is endless�...

18/01/2018

Gelcoat is a material used to provide a high-quality finish on the visible surface of a fibre-reinforced composite material. The most common gelcoats are based on epoxy or unsaturated polyester resin chemistry. Gelcoats are modified resins which are applied to moulds in the liquid state. They are cu...

17/01/2018

Finishcoat, also known as flowcoat is the term used for gelcoat which has had wax solution added to allow it to be used as a finish like gelcoat where it is not possible to use a fiberglass mould.

17/01/2018

Epoxy Resins are the strongest and most resistant of all types of composite resins. They come in a wide range of types and variations. The versatility of Epoxy makes them a popular choice among not only professional manufacturers but home DIYs and also jewellery design and artistic work. The options...

16/01/2018

Vinylester Resins were developed as an alternate to using Epoxy systems as they are quite costly in manufacturing. Vinylester Resin has proven to be one of the most relibale resins in the current composite market. It rivals the strength and resistance of epoxy resins, and the usability of polyester�...

15/01/2018

Vinylester Balsa Core Adhesive – Trojan Fibreglass Online

Vinylester Balsa Core Adhesive (VEBCA) is a high performance vinylester based adhesive for bonding a wide range of fibreglass materials particularly for PVC foams and honeycomb cores. VEBCA has excellent mechanical and physical properties. Designed for trowel or squeegee techniques. Colour change in...