Manufacturing industry
Thermosetting composites
Isola Composite benefits from in-house engineering services in chemistry and rheology to achieve the research, development, design, production and measurement of thermosetting materials. Today, these high-performance materials based on polymer chemistry represent a benchmark across the manufacturing industry. Their insulation and ultra-resistant properties make them the go-to solution for electrical insulation, mechanical strengthening, thermal protection and corrosion resistance.
What is a thermosetting
composite material?
Composite materials are assembled using various components and more generally:
- a thermosetting matrix such as an epoxy, polyester or vinylester resin combined with components to produce various additional physical properties (fire resistance, low density, UV resistance, ESD, etc.);
- a reinforcement layer – typically fiberglass, carbon, Kevlar, or Nomex.
This material assembly is cost-effective, eco-friendly and less raw material-intensive.
Such composite materials are regarded as thermosetting. Their composition makes them more durable than thermoplastics, thanks to increased resistance to heat, electric current, and chemicals. They are frequently referred to as polymeric materials.
Several types of thermosetting composites exist with varying compositions, properties and uses.
When should I use a thermosetting composite material?
Strong and reliable
A thermosetting composite material will be integrated as a machined part in equipment. Once installed, it will fully integrate into manufacturing assemblies by providing reliable, durable properties that meet the technical requirements of project specifications.
Once machined, the composite parts are strong and stable, with their life cycle often guaranteeing long-lasting reliability for manufacturing assemblies.
A tried and tested insulator
Supported by their insulation properties, thermosetting materials are often used in electrical power generation and high- or medium- voltage power distribution, in addition to industries that require unfailing ESD specifications and high corrosion resistance.
With our industry-round activities, our thermosetting materials are also deployed in LNG transport, foundries, building structures and paper mills, as well as for electrolysis and para-military purposes.
Thermosetting composites materials are designed to insulate, strengthen, reinforce and protect.
