Step Two: Choosing the best epoxy resin system
FRP- FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC.
The epoxy resin used in fabricating a laminate will dictate how the FRP will perform when load or pressure is implied on the part.
To choose the proper resin system consider the following factors that is crucial to a laminate’s performance.
| Size & Configuration of the Part | Number of plies and contoured, flat or profiled |
| Consolidating Force | Free standing dry or hand lay-up, vacuum bag or platen press curing capabilities: heat cured or room temperature cured |
| Load Parameters | Shearing force, torsional and directional load, beam strength |
| Environmental Exposure | Operating temperature, ambient conditions, humidity, chemical exposure, cyclic force loading |
| Material and Production Cost | Buying in bulk will always provide the best overall costs as well as doing it right the first time. |
These factors will dictate the design and the composition of the part and must be carefully considered during the design and engineering phase of the fabrication.
Our General Epoxy Resin System Selection Formulated for Specific Applications
In most instances our MAX EPOXY SYSTEMS epoxy system can be stored at room temperature and remain liquid for up to six months and longer.
MAX BOND THIXOTROPIC A/B
Marine Grade High Strength Adhesive
MAX BOND THIXOTROPIC 64-OUNCE KIT
MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY A/B
Marine Grade Structural Epoxy Resin
MAX BOND LOW VISCOSITY MARINE GRADE 1-GALLON KIT
MAX HTE A/B
High Temperature Epoxy Resin System
MAX HTE 80 OUNCE KIT
MAX PCR A/B
Wood Rot Repair & Protective Coating
MAX PCR 1.5 GALLON KIT
MAX GRE A/B
Gasoline Resistant Epoxy Resin
MAX GRE 48 OUNCE KIT
MAX GPE Colored Epoxy Resin
Available in White, Black, Yellow, Red, & Blue
MAX GPE YELLOW A/B 1.5 GALLON KIT · MAX GPE RED A/B 1.5-GALLON KIT
MAX GPE BLUE A/B 1/5-GALLON KIT · MAX GPE WHITE A/B 1.5 GALLON KIT
MAX GPE BLACK A/B 1.5 GALLON KIT
MAX GPE A/B
Clear Low Cost General Purpose Epoxy Resin
Safe To Use on Polystyrene Foam
MAX GPE CLEAR 48 OUNCE KIT · MAX GPE CLEAR 96 OUNCE KIT
MAX GPE CLEAR 1.5 GALLON KIT
MAX CLR Clear Liquid Resin System**
Low Viscosity Version Extended Pot Life and Improved Flexibility
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 24 OUNCE KIT· MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 96 OUNCE KIT
MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 1.5 GALLON KIT · MAX CLR LOW VISCOSITY 7.5 GALLON KIT
MAX CLR FAST
30% Faster Setting Version
MAX CLR FAST 24 OUNCE KIT· MAX CLR FAST 1.5 GALLON KIT
MAX CLR-HP
High Performance Version With Higher Heat Resistance, Toughness, and Surface Hardness
MAX CLR HP 24 OUNCE KIT· MAX CLR HP 96 OUNCE KIT
MAX CLR HP 1.5 GALLON KIT · MAX CLR HP 7.5 GALLON KIT
MAX CLR TC
Improved Degassing and Surface Quality – For Top Coat Use Only
MAX CLR TC 96 OUNCE KIT
MAX SEAL
NON-YELLOWING ALIPHATIC POLYURETHANE TOP COAT
MAX SEAL 1 QUART
MAX SEAL 1 GALLON
** An ALIPHATIC BASED TOP COAT REQUIRED FOR OUTDOOR AND DIRECT SUNLIGHT APPLICATION
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