Low profile resin

By the early 1980s high-gloss DMCs using low-profile resins were finding use in kitchen appliances such as steam iron bases, toaster end-plates and casings for electric fires. 

The development of low profile polyester resin adds an additional dimension to SMC and BMC. The post-molding finishing steps with FRP have been a strong deterrent in high appearance requirement applications. The low profile resins utilize thermoplastic additives to obtain... 

With the introduction of SMC and BMC which give much improved process techniques, the fabrication shortcomings have been largely overcome. The introduction of low profile resin systems has eliminated the costly post-molding operations for high appearance parts. 

Atryl. [Owens oming Fiberglas] Low profile resin for achieving class A surface in comixession-molded automotive parts. 

Polyvinyl acetate is added as low-profile resin in unsaturated thermosetting polyester to decrease shrinkage and prevent reinforcing fibers from protruding. It thus gives improved surface. 

A low viscosity, preaccelerated, low profile resin designed for RTM application and offering excellent surface quality and dimensional stability. 

A low shrink, low profile resin containing vinyl ester for SMC and BMC applications, with high heat resistance and high tensile elongation. Can be employed as a low profile additive - see section H8. 

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