Unsaturated polyester resin and vinyl ester resin product group
AOC's composite material solutions achieve durability, lightweight design, and high aesthetic quality.
At IMCD, we handle AOC's unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), vinyl ester resins (VE), resins for SMC/BMC, and low shrinkage agents (LPA). AOC is a global manufacturer that has led the composite industry for many years, providing high-performance materials to a wide range of markets including automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and infrastructure, marine, and wind power generation. Their flagship brand, Palatal, offers a series of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) suitable for a wide range of applications, Atlac provides a series of vinyl ester resins (VE) with excellent chemical and heat resistance, and Palapreg is recognized for its resins and low shrinkage agents (LPA) for SMC/BMC applications. Especially for SMC/BMC applications, we can provide not only the resin itself but also a total material design that combines low shrinkage agents and additives. We propose optimal composite solutions tailored to customer requirements such as Class-A appearance, lightweight, high strength, and flame retardancy. For detailed grade selection and application proposals, please feel free to contact IMCD.
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Product range: Unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins, resins for SMC/BMC, low shrinkage agents (LPA), gel coats, adhesives, and more. Palatal (UPR): Supports a wide range of resin designs including ortho, iso, NPG, and DCPD types, suitable for general-purpose FRP to high-performance applications. Atlac (VE): Offers excellent chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, heat resistance, and high strength, making it ideal for chemical plants, chemical tanks, piping, and marine/wind power applications. Palapreg (resins for SMC/BMC and LPA): Achieves excellent surface smoothness, low shrinkage, and high dimensional stability, suitable for Class-A quality for automotive exteriors. Supported molding methods: SMC, BMC, hand lay-up, spray-up, pultrusion, filament winding, and more. Functional characteristics: Lightweight, high strength, high rigidity, flame retardancy, chemical resistance, corrosion resistance, low shrinkage, and low odor. Environmental considerations: Offers low styrene types and styrene-free grades, contributing to improved working environments and reduced VOCs. Main applications: Automotive, electrical and electronic, construction and infrastructure, marine, transportation equipment, wind power generation, and chemical plant equipment. For detailed grade selection and application proposals, please feel free to contact IMCD.
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Palatal（UPR） / Atlac（VE） / Palapreg（SMC・BMC）
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Automotive exterior parts (body panels, truck cabs, EV battery covers) Electrical and electronic components (breakers, distribution boards, insulating materials, control equipment housings) Construction and infrastructure materials (doors, bathtubs, sinks, water tanks, exterior panels) Chemical plant equipment (chemical tanks, piping, pressure vessels, flue gas desulfurization equipment) Marine and ship applications (hulls, decks, structural components, corrosion-resistant parts) Wind power applications (blades, structural reinforcement materials) Pultrusion and filament winding products High-strength FRP materials for industrial and transportation equipment For detailed grade selection and application proposals, please feel free to contact IMCD.
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