Thermosets – Resins

Thermosetting resin is a material that hardens when heated and cannot be remoulded. Thermosetting resins (Phenolics, Epoxy, Polyester) have created a market for themselves in high performance applications, requiring high mechanical strength, fire resistance etc. Their use is particularly high in construction, automotive and electronic applications where the fire retardant characteristics of the end-use product are very important. A good example are flame retardant resin bonded textile felts which are used as acoustic insulation materials in cars & trucks but also in household appliances such as washing machines & dishwashers.