The composite material used to make this part includes a custom-formulated thermoset epoxy resin, which also has good corrosion and chemical resistance.

The composite material used to make this part includes a custom-formulated thermoset epoxy resin, which also has good corrosion and chemical resistance.

Resin impregnated fibers are chemically cured with thermal or ultraviolet energy to form a highly crosslinked thermoset matrix.

Launched in 2016 with the acquisitions of Gordon Composites and Polystrand, the company's Advanced Composites portfolio offers both thermoplastic and thermoset composite solutions with exceptional strength-to-weight ratios. 

Thermoset Composites:

Versaflex VDT overmolding grades deliver the same great vibration and impact damping performance as the original Versaflex VDT technology, exceeding most thermoset solutions while offering the advantage of thermoplastic design flexibility.

Vibration and noise control: By replacing traditional rubber and other thermosets, GLS™ TPE formulations tackle noise and vibration issues on exterior mirrors and other parts, while providing functional sealing, greater design freedom, and part consolidation through overmolding.

Pultruded thermoset composites

Composition Novaloid, or Phenolic fiber, is a thermoset organic fiber produced from a phenolic novolac resin. Types • Multi-filament • Spun Key Features • Excellent flame resistance • Excellent chemical resistance • Can withstand short-term heat exposure in temperatures > 1000C • Excellent thermal insulator • Low smoke and combustion toxicity • Very compatible with thermoset & thermoplastic resins Disadvantages • Low tensile strength • Low tensile modulus • Affected by oxidizing acids (i.e.

The composite material used to make this part includes a custom-formulated thermoset epoxy resin, which also has good corrosion and chemical resistance.