Types of Resins and their Uses

What are the types of resins? What are the applications and uses of resins?

Subject: Types of Resins and their Uses

Date: 28-Feb-2012 Source: QuimiNet Related Industries: Adhesives, Furniture, Textile , Adhesives

Resin

Resins are any of the chemically modified natural resins or synthetic polymers which are physically similar, including thermoplastic materials such as polyvinyl, polystyrene, and polyethylene, as well as thermosetting materials such as polyesters, epoxies, and silicones. They are used as stabilizers, pigments and other components to form plastics.

The different types of resins, their primary properties, and their applications and uses are summarized in the following table:

Type of Resin

Properties

Uses

Phenols

Strength, heat and impact resistant, high resistance to chemical corrosion and to the penetration of moisture, machinable

Resin impregnation

Brake linings

Rubber resins

Electrical components

Laminate

Adhesives for cement

Bonded adhesives

Molds

Type of Resin	Properties	Uses
Amines	Good resistance to heat, resistant to solvents and chemicals, extreme surface hardness, resistant to fading	Molding compounds Adhesives Laminate resins Paper coating Textile treatment Laminated Wood Decorative structures
Polyester	Extreme flexibility in processing, excellent resistance to heat, chemicals and flame, low cost, excellent mechanical and electrical features	Construction Laminate Auto-repair of fillers Skis Fishing rods Plane and ship components Coatings Decorative accessories Bottles
Alkyds	Excellent electrical and thermal properties, versatile in flexibility and rigidity, good chemical resistance	Electrical insulation Electronic components Putty fillers Paints
Polycarbonates	High refractive index, excellent chemical properties, electrical and thermal dimensional stability, transparent, resistant to staining, good resistance to filtration	Metal replacements Safety helmets Lenses Electrical components Photography film Insulators
Polyamides	Easily molded, strong and resistant, lightweight, abrasion resistant, low friction coefficient, good chemical resistance	Nonlubricated bearings Fibers Gears Applications Sutures Tires Watchbands Packaging Bottles
Aromatic Polyamides	Resistant to high temperatures	Reinforcement of organic matrices
Polyimides	Resistant to high temperatures	Molded pieces Film Laminated resins for use at high temperatures up to 180°C
Polyurethanes	Extreme versatility when combined with other resins, good physical, chemical and electrical properties	Insulation Elastomers Adhesives Foam liners for clothing
Polyether	Excellent corrosion resistance to acids, alkalis and salts, can be seam welded and machined for fillings of any type, form or size of structure	Coatings Valves Pump gears Parts for water meters Bearing surfaces

For content reasons, this table was divided into two parts.

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