Wessex Resins secures epoxy system product accreditations

CiMJuly20News - wessex
CiMJuly20News - wessex

The following PRO-SET epoxy systems have been approved by DNV GL for use on ships, yachts and as ‘laminating resin for construction of laminates made of fibre reinforced plastics’:


  • INF-114 Infusion Resin with INF-210 Fast, INF-211 Medium, INF-212 Slow and INF-213 Extra Slow Hardeners.

  • LAM-125 Low Viscosity Laminating resin with LAM-224 Fast, LAM-226 Medium, LAM-229 Slow and LAM-237 Extra Slow Hardeners.

  • LAM-135 Medium Viscosity Laminating Resin with LAM-224 Fast, LAM-226 Medium, LAM-229 Slow and LAM-237 Extra Slow Hardeners.

DNV GL approval confirms that the PRO-SET epoxy systems are in compliance with international standards, regulations and recognised DNV GL rules, providing proof of the high quality and safety standards of the products.

“We’re delighted to gain accreditation for PRO-SET epoxy systems,” said Ian Oliver of Wessex Resins and Adhesives who manufactures PRO-SET epoxy under license from Gougeon Brothers Inc. “PRO-SET epoxy is used worldwide in many applications and it’s specifically designed for building high-performance, lightweight composite structures that can withstand the harshest environments. PRO-SET epoxy can enhance the strength and durability of practically any composite component.

“The range has been expanded to better meet the demands of modern composite manufacturing. All the formulations offer unrivalled handling characteristics with excellent cure profiles and are designed to enable companies to rapidly fulfil orders very competitively.”

In addition, after an extensive test programme, Lloyd’s Register has reconfirmed its approval of the following WEST SYSTEM resin and hardener combinations.


  • WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin with 205 Fast Hardener

  • WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin with 206 Slow Hardener

  • WEST SYSTEM 105 Epoxy Resin with 209 Extra Slow Hardener
www.wessexresins.co.uk
Company

Wessex Resins

Related Articles

Norco Composites announces new investments 

Dorset-based Norco Composites has invested in a larger spray booth and a new cutting and kitting machine, to enable the company to increase productivity in line with the growing demand from its marine customer base.
5 years ago News
Most recent Articles

Exel secures deal with Chinese bus builder

Finnish composite manufacturer Exel Composites has secured a new project with Chinese automotive manufacturer Foton Bus and Coach Company to supply pultruded glass fibre composite profiles.
22 hours ago News

Zünd establishes branch in Australia

Zünd Systemtechnik has announced the establishment of its own branch in Australia. Zund Australia will be based in Melbourne serving existing and new customers from all areas of application in which Zünd is active.
2 days ago News

Login / Sign up