Gelcoats | Leading Composites Supplier
Gelcoats
A wide range of Gelcoat options which are suitable for a variety of industries and specialist applications.
GELCOATS
Our gelcoat typically covers a moulding surface to create a durable, protective outer layer for the laminate.
We supply a full range of gelcoat options, including Orthophthalic, NPG, Isophthalic, and Tooling gelcoats. Every gelcoat can be pigmented into a wide variety of colours and will replicate the gloss level of the mould it is applied to. All options are suitable for both brush and spray applications.
At Tricel Composites, we strive to provide the best technical support in the composites industry. Our goal is to help every customer maximise the effectiveness of their products and manufacturing processes. By leveraging industry expertise and offering personalised advice, we have helped customers reduce costs across their composite product ranges while increasing production capabilities.
We supply gelcoats to the moulding, automotive, and construction industries.
Below is a selection of gelcoats available from Tricel Composites. For more information, feel free to contact us.
Our Range
Orthophthalic Gelcoat
Our orthophthalic gelcoats are manufactured using thixotropes, surfactants, pigments and accelerators to improve the durability of components. They also have the dual ability to promote a good aesthetic finish.
These gelcoats are used for non-critical work and can improve the durability of components and protect the laminate for the external environment. A gelcoat finish provides a smooth aesthetic finish, and elimiantes the need for painting.
Isophthalic Gelcoat
Isophthalic acid type base gelcoats are used to make a superior water and environmental resistant part. These gelcoats have superior blister resistance and toughness when compared to orthophathalic based gelcoats. Our Isophthalic Gelcoats also offer better gloss retention, ultraviolet (UV) stability and usually lower styrene emissions than orthophthalic gelcoats. Isophthalic Lloyds approved gelcoats are available.
We offer a range of colours, suppliers and weight of gelocats through our ecommerce site or sending us a message where one of our team will call you back.
Tooling and Vinylester Gelcoat
Our tooling gelcoats differs in that it can cure to a much harder surface than regular gelcoats types, meaning that it can be polished to a higher lustre.
Vinylester gelcoats provide maximum resistances to chemicals and solvents. Owing to its high deformation temperature, this type of gelcoats is suitable for parts when used with high peak exotherm resins or when there is a requirement for post curing. This gelcoat is ideal for when there is a necessity to reduce cracking. Corrosion resistance guides are available upon request.
NPG Gelcoat
Our NPG based gelcoats and skin coats offer better resistance to blister formation than our Isophthalic acid propylene gelcoats. They have a higher chemical and heat resistance. Suitable for all industries but most commonly used in the marine industry.
With our range of suppliers, only the best raw materials, and latest technologies are used to offer sustainability, stability and usability. All of our gelcoats can be used with our high quality polyester pigments.
Gelcoat for Moulding
According to the CCP cook Composites and Polymers Co, 2009 Composites Applications Guide, Eleventh Edition:
A conventional gelcoat is applied with spraying equipment, as brushing of gelcoats is not recommended. Proper application of gelcoat is critical to producing cosmetically appealing and durable parts. Improperly applied gelocat, increases the cost of the part. The amount of additional cost incurred depends on the number of rejected parts as well as the effort required to rework the parts. Making the investment of properly applying the gelcoat can pay big dividends by reducing rework and scrap. Proper gelcoat application includes material preparation, equipment calibration, use of trained spray operators and appropriate spray methods.
- Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Tricel
At Tricel, we strive to achieve the highest standard of quality with every undertaking. This includes all individual projects elements such as organisations, production processes and customer service. Our bespoke capabilities also include all aspects of design, delivery and build. We pride ourselves in producing high-quality results, and due to this have been employed and utilised by many of today’s leading industry brands.
cUSTOMER sERVICE
Surpassing customers’ service expectations ensures the constant improvement and growth of our business. Each customer is appointed with an experienced composites account manager to ensure their requirements are listened to and delivered.
dELIVER ON tIME
On-time delivery is a core requirement of our business. We use a network of specialist couriers to ensure your delivery arrives on time.
cERTIFIED pRODUCTS
All Tricel Composites products are tested and certified to stringent industry standards.
60 Years in Business
Tricel Composites is part of the wider Tricel group who have over 60 years’ experience in the composites industry. Experienced in all aspects of the composites industry from design to manufacturing and ditribution.