Fire Resistant Phenolic Mouldings

Phenolic Mouldings - Fire Resistant Grill and Basket Fire resistant Phenolic Mouldings - Through out the world many industries are working towards greater public safety. Fibreglass mouldings, which were once the industry standard, are now continually being replaced by phenolic mouldings that have been produced using phenolic material. Compared to other composite resins the fire resistant performance of products made from phenolic mouldings is unmatched.

Fire Resistant Materials

Phenolic Mouldings -Fire Resistant Tank and Shroud Fire resistant phenolic materials have a distinct advantage over other types of available resins; this is due mainly to a chemical structure that is unique and inherently fire resistant. In the event of a fire, phenolic mouldings do not readily burn. Smoke and levels of toxic fumes are minimal. Mass transit companies striving to improve levels of public safety are specifying phenolic mouldings because of these excellent characteristics.

The most stringent of applications for this type of product (such as subway carriages) calls for the use of a surface paste, (applied similar to a polyester gelcoat). This paste (as well as the lay up resin) is brown/orange in colour and will subsequently produce brown/orange coloured products.

The purpose of the paste is to provide a smooth pinhole free surface perfect for the application of a fire retardant paint system. These paint systems not only retain the phenolic moulding's fire resistance, but also has the added benefit of giving the customer a huge choice of product colours to choose from.

Fire specifications can vary in different applications and if these specifications are less stringent, an additional finishing medium can be employed. This medium is a modified polyester gelcoat and it can be used in the same way as a standard gelcoat. The adhesion between the two materials is first class and by using the modified gelcoat full gloss products come straight from the tool.

The skills of our very experienced team enable Elite Composites to manufacture fire resistant mouldings in phenolic materials to the very highest standards. Our large capacity curing oven has allowed the company to undertaken the manufacture of a whole raft of fire resistant phenolic mouldings for different customers including the Ministry of Defence and the automotive industry.

If you have a requirement for a product that needs to be fire resistant and meet specific regulations or would like a phenolic moulding to be placed in an area where public safety is important contact us now. We would be very pleased to help you.

Elite Composites
Unit 1
Lower Hoddern Farm
Peacehaven (Near Brighton)
East Sussex
BN10 8AP
UK

+44(0)1273 586999
info@elite-composites.co.uk