They are typically used in combination with a reinforcement material like glass fibre to form a Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FPR), which has excellent characteristics that include:
- Light weight
- High strength-to-weight ratio (kilo-for-kilo stronger than steel)
- Rigid
- Resistant to chemicals
- Good electrical insulating properties
- Retention of dimensional stability across a wide range of temperatures
These resins are used over a broad spread of industries. They have transformed the boat-building industry, especially the leisure boat sector, by providing greater flexibility, superior performance and faster production speed. In the automotive industry, FRP materials bring design freedom, low weight, mechanical strength and reduced system costs to the table. In the construction industry, FRP is used in everything from roof tiles to finished surfaces for kitchens and bathrooms. It also offers an attractive alternative to conventional materials in large projects such as building bridges and wind generators, where light weight, low maintenance and high durability are highly desirable characteristics.
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