Overview
Polyester resins can be used in numerous applications, however described here is an abridged list of products that Duro’s supplies to the industry.
General purpose resins are normally sed for laminating, repairs, swimming pool lining, etc. It is the most widely used product. They come in Ortho and Isophthalic resins. The Ortho is for neral use and the Iso resins are for ore structural applications. Gelcoats are a polyester coating that is applied to a mould surface and becomes an integral part of the finished product. Can be coloured to almost any colour.
Can be UV stable and maintain a high loss for a long period of time. Flowcoats are similar to Gelcoats however are plied after the initial laminate of resin and fibreglass is applied. Used to finish wimming pools, boats, etc.Casting resins are normally either clear or can take fillers. They are made to handle small or large (up to 80kg) casts. Clear casting resins are ideal for small figurines
(often cast into silicone moulds) Large casting resins are almost always filled with fillers (see section on fillers). Putties or pastes are often used as adhesives and for bonding cores such as Balsa and foams. Specialised resins such as infusion, RTM, press moulding etc. can be made to order.
Vinyl Ester Resins are a hybrid olyester/Epoxy resin used for their outstanding chemical resistance and good structural resilience.
Duro supplies Hardners, accelerators, retarders as well as solvents such as Acetone etc.
