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Composite Processes

There are numerous composite processes to achieve your final product. In this article we look at the basics of Hand lay, Spray lay and RTM.

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Resin

Class 2 Resin

Resin materials play a crucial role in various industries, including construction, automotive, aerospace and marine. One specific type of resin, known as Class 2 Resin,

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Polyester Resin

Polyester Resin

How do you make a Polyester Resin? Polyester resins get produced through a process called polycondensation which is a chemical reaction of polybasic acids and

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Resin Driveway

Introduction To Resin Driveways

Resin Driveways have become increasingly popular in recent years for paving applications in the UK and Ireland due to their versatility and hard-wearing surfaces. Aesthetically,

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Epoxy River Table

A Guide To Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin is a synthetic resin with multiple industrial applications which offers higher thermal, chemical, and mechanical properties than other resins. Epoxy resin is applied

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Resin

Clear Resin

Clear Casting Resin is a great way to unleash your creative side and create some decorative pieces. The clear casting resin supplied at Tricel Composites

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Vintage Boat

Boat Repair

Fibreglass has been used in the Boat Repair industry for many years thanks to its durable and versatile properties. It is used primarily as it

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Gelcoat

Gelcoat Repair

Gelcoat repair is inevitable for the vast majority of boats after a sustained period of time on the sea. Common gelcoat repairs are often applied for

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Glass Tape

Glass Tape

What is Glass Tape? Glass Tape is non adhesive and is one of the most commonly used items in any fibreglass repair or build. Its

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Fibreglass Kit

Fibreglass Repair

In comparison to traditional building materials, Fibreglass composite materials are generally easier to repair. It is important to note that once the original fibreglass laminate

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Chopped Strand Matting

What Is Fibreglass or Fiberglass?

Fibreglass or Fiberglass is a type of fibre-reinforced plastic made from glass fibre. For this reason, Fibreglass is also known as glass-reinforced plastic or glass fibre-reinforced plastic. Typically,

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Fibreglass

Why Use GRP?

Glass reinforced plastic (GRP) is a composite material commonly known as fibreglass. Composites are materials combined from two or more materials with different physical or

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Carbon Fibre versus Kevlar

What’s the Difference Between Carbon Fibre and Kevlar® ? Here we discuss the similarities and differences between Carbon Fibre and Kevlar, how they are made

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