ALTA Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resins
Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resins combine the toughness of epoxy chemistry with the processing convenience of polyesters. They are the preferred choice for demanding applications where enhanced corrosion and temperature resistance, mechanical performance and blister resistance are required.
ALTA Performance Materials’ Epoxy Vinyl Ester Resin portfolio through Nordmann includes:
| Application Need | Solution | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| Marine hull construction & osmosis protection — boat builders requiring proven blister resistance and long-term water barrier performance, meeting ISO and DNV construction standards | Premium epoxy vinyl ester resins trusted by leading boat builders for over 30 years, with grades from general-purpose to superior blister resistance | AME® |
| Industrial corrosion-resistant FRP — tanks, pipes, scrubbers and ducts operating in aggressive chemical environments | Industry-standard epoxy vinyl ester resins delivering proven chemical resistance with a lower environmental impact profile available | DERAKANE® / DERAKANE SIGNIA® |
| Fire-retardant FRP — applications where corrosion resistance and flame resistance must be combined, such as industrial ducting, offshore platforms and transport infrastructure | Halogenated and non-halogenated epoxy vinyl ester resins engineered for combined chemical and fire resistance | HETRON® |
Processing Compatibility
ALTA Performance Materials’ resins are compatible with the full range of Composites manufacturing processes used by Nordmann's customer base:
- Open mould: Hand Lay-Up (HLU), Spray-Up
- Closed mould: Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM), Vacuum Infusion
- Compression moulding: SMC, BMC
- Continuous: Pultrusion, Filament Winding
- Casting & Pouring: engineered stone, solid surface, polymer concrete
Low Profile Additives (NEULON®)
Enhance your resin system with ALTA Performance Materials’ NEULON® Low Profile Additives (LPA).
When processing ALTA Performance Materials’ UPR or VER resins in SMC, BMC, Pultrusion or RTM systems that require low/no-shrink characteristics and Class A, high-gloss surfaces, NEULON® LPA resins are the complementary solution. NEULON® controls shrinkage during cure and enables smooth, dimensionally accurate Composites parts without post-processing. Ask our Composites team for system recommendations that combine ALTA Performance Materials’ resins with NEULON®.
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