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THERMOSET COMPOSITES FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
 
 

Thermoset composites are indispensable in the chemical industry due to their strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. By enabling safer and more efficient operations, they help chemical companies reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and environmental risks, leading to more sustainable processes. As advancements in material science continue, we can expect even more innovative uses of these composites in demanding industrial environments. 

Advantages of Thermoset Composites in Chemical
  • Exceptional Chemical Resistance: Thermoset composites are highly resistant to corrosion and chemical attack, making them ideal for handling acids, alkalis, solvents, and other aggressive chemicals.  
  • High Temperature and Thermal: Thermoset composites maintain their mechanical integrity at elevated temperatures, making them suitable for use in high-temperature processes like chemical reactors and heat exchangers . 
  • Design Flexibility: Thermoset composites can be molded into complex shapes and custom designs for creating equipment like pumps, valves, and reaction vessels tailored to specific chemical processes  
  • Corrosion Resistance: Unlike metals, thermoset composites do not rust, oxidize, or deteriorate due to moisture or chemical exposure. 
  • Low Maintenance Requirements: Due to their resistance to wear and corrosion, thermoset composites often require less maintenance than traditional materials. 

 

Thermoset composites are highly valued in the chemical industry due to their outstanding durability, resistance to harsh environments, and strength. These materials play a critical role in applications where exposure to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and mechanical stress is common.  

Epoxyglas G10/FR4

  • Chemical processing equipment compounds   
  • Electrical insulation in chemical plants: insulation boards, terminal blocks & busbar supports 
  • Corrosion-resistant structural components 

Epoxyglas G11/FR5

  • Chemical processing equipment compound 
  • Electrical insulation in high-temperature environments: insulating bushings, standoffs & terminal blocks 
  •  Structural components in corrosive environments 
  •  Heat-resistant insulators: furnaces, reactors or heat exchangers 

Phenolfab CE - Transmission and Powertrain components 

  • Insulating components such as switchgear parts, terminal boards, standoff insulators & busbar supports 
  • Gaskets, seals and valve seals 
  • Tank liners, impellers & pump vanes for corrosive fluids 

Phenolglas G3

  • High-temperature insulators and spacers in engine compartments. 
  • Structural components exposed to mechanical stress and heat 

Phenolic 

  • Electrical insulating components 
  • Pump & compressor components 
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