Composites are materials produced from high strength fibers oriented within a matrix, usually an organic resin. They are called high performance composites when the fibers are continuous, and comprise approximately 50% by volume of the material. They are called advanced when the reinforcement and/or matrix has significantly higher properties than standard E-glass reinforced epoxy composites.
Royal Plastic's successful fifty year history in the design and manufacture of new applications for composites, as well as providing cost effective solutions to customer problems, asserts Royal Plastic’s position as an industry leader.
Composites can be molded to any shape. Royal Plastic makes most parts by the hand lay-up process, which provides optimum strength and weight reduction.
When making contoured parts, composites are often lower cost and higher strength than other materials. The physical properties of the part can vary from flexible to very rigid by varying the resin matrix and reinforcement.
The Composite Advantage...
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High strength to weight ratio – composites weigh 32% less than aluminum and the fibers can be oriented to maximize performance
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Radar transparency – Glass fiber and organic matrix are relatively invisible to microwave (radar) transmissions
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Productivity – In some applications, such as highly contoured parts, composites are more economical to produce than metals
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Fire resistance – Composites can be designed to withstand 2000° F open flames, surpassing aluminum
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Corrosion resistance – Composites exhibit exceptional corrosion resistant properties
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Other – Impact resistance, electrical insulation, thermal insulation, shock absorption, and more
Available Resin Matrix:
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Polyester
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Vinyl Ester
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Epoxy
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250° cure
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350° cure
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Room Temperature cure
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Polyimide
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Cyanate Ester
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Phenolic
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Bismaleimide
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Silicone
Available Reinforcements:
