Product Description

AROPOL® K 530 TB is a thixotropic, preaccelerated isophthalic-based unsaturated polyester resin developed for spray-up and hand lay-up composite manufacturing.The resin combines good mechanical properties with elevated-temperature resistance. It has medium reactivity and a relatively long gel time, making it suitable for composite production processes that require sufficient working time before curing.AROPOL K 530 TB can be considered for the manufacture of tanks, pipes, silos, boats and other glass-fiber-reinforced composite products. It is particularly suitable for applications involving corrosive environments or where reliable mechanical properties are important.

Technical Data

Application

Composite Tanks

AROPOL K 530 TB can be evaluated for the production of fiberglass-reinforced tanks where mechanical performance and exposure to a corrosive environment are important.

The complete laminate design, corrosion barrier, reinforcement structure and curing system must be selected according to the chemicals, temperature and service conditions involved.

FRP Pipes

The resin can be used in hand lay-up or spray-up pipe components and associated fittings. Processors should verify laminate thickness, catalyst level, working time and curing conditions through production trials.

Silos and Industrial Containers

Its mechanical properties and isophthalic resin structure make AROPOL K 530 TB suitable for consideration in composite silos, containers and industrial structures.

Boats and Small Craft Components

The PDS lists boats among the intended applications. The resin can be processed by spray-up or hand lay-up for suitable marine composite components.

General Hand Lay-Up Composites

The relatively long gel time provides working time for manual reinforcement placement, wet-out and laminate consolidation.

Spray-Up Composite Manufacturing

The resin’s thixotropic character makes it suitable for spray-up applications where controlled resin flow and reinforcement wet-out are required.

The manufacturer specifically identifies spray-up and hand lay-up processes for composites exposed to corrosive environments and for applications requiring good mechanical properties. Tanks, pipes, silos and boats are listed as typical end uses.