Phenolic GRP Products
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Flexadux Plastics Limited was founded in 1963 as part of a world wide group owned by HG Schauenburg. At that time the company specialised in manufacturing ventilation ducting systems for mining and tunnelling applications. Using Phenolic resins in glass reinforced plastic products for mining has enabled the company to become market leaders in this field.
Advantages of Phenolic GRP
Lighter than aluminium but stronger
Density.....................................................................
1.5 - 1.6 x 103 Kg/m3
Flexural
strength......................................................... 1.5 - 1.6
x 103 Kg/m3
Tensile
Strength.......................................................... 150 - 230
MN/m2
High
Corrosion Resistance.............................................. Particularly
in salt water conditions
Electrolytic
corrosion.................................................... None
Thermal
conductivity much lower than metals................... 0.2 - 0.24 w/m/k
Smoke
emission........................................................... very low
Low
smoke toxicity...................................................... Halogen
Free, Nitrogen Free
Will
operate up to 180°C and maintain stability
Maintains
its integrity in a fire longer than metals
Will
not promote or sustain combustion
Low
installation cost due to light eight and easy handling
Anti-static
properties can be increased with the addition of carbon black
(105
Ohms @ 1% wt Surface Resistivity)
