Thermoset Plastics


Thermoset Plastic molding compounds (as molded by Akron Porcelain & Plastics since 1957) were developed primarily to satisfy the following molded part criteria:
    • High heat resistance while maintaining physical strength properties
    • Chemical resistance
    • Electrical insulation (arc & track resistance)
    • Dimensional stability

Materials Used – Phenolics, Glass Filled Polyesters (Bulk and Sheet Molding
Compounds), Structural Composites, Alkyds, Ureas

Thermoset materials from Akron Porcelain & Plastics differ from thermoplastic
molding compounds due to a change in chemistry that occurs during the
cure portion of the molding process. In short, the material "sets" up and
"kicks" over into a different chemistry that provides the desired
molded part characteristics as stated above.

Akron Porcelain & Plastics has the equipment, design
expertise for both parts and tools, and plant capacity
to handle any of your thermoset molded plastic needs!

Please send us your request for quotation.

View a Design Guide for Thermoset Plastic Parts. 

MADE IN THE U.S.A.