RESION Vinylester Tooling Resin
At a glance
- Non-shrink
- Builds up thickness quickly
- Laminating up to 6 mm in one go
Product description
Want to make a mold yourself? This RESION polyester mould making resin (also known as vinylester tooling resin) has been specially developed for making polyester moulds. The resin is easy to process, shrink-free, heat-resistant and gives particularly good results. With the RESION tooling resin you can manufacture polyester moulds very quickly.
With this tooling resin you can add 4 layers of chopped strand mat 450 gr/m2 at once, so you can quickly make your mould and start producing. As a rule a mould can be built in 2 days (1st day gelcoat and vinylester resin, 2nd day mould resin).
Benefits of RESION Tooling Resin
- Minimal shrinkage.
- Fast curing, which significantly shortens the construction time of a mould.
- Equipped with a colour indicator for curing.
- Low styrene emission, dries tack-free.
- Excellent glass wetting.
How much hardener do you need?
Below you will find an overview of the required amount of MEKP hardener per amount of tooling resin:
| Tooling resin |
Hardener |
| 1 kg | 10 ml hardener |
| 5 kg | 50 ml hardener |
| 25 kg | 250 ml hardener |
Product properties
The key technical properties clearly listed in one place.
- Article number
- POL000215
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The technical product category, such as primer, resin, hardener or cleaner. It explains the product's purpose and helps you find other products with a similar function.
- Resin system
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The tasks a product is intended for, such as laminating, casting, bonding, sealing or protecting. Products intended for the same application can differ considerably in processing, curing time and final properties.
- Mold making
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Density describes the mass of a material per unit volume. Values may be given in g/cm³, kg/L or kg/m³; 1 g/cm³ equals 1 kg/L. For example, one litre of a liquid with a density of 1.2 kg/L weighs approximately 1.2 kg. Density helps convert between weight and volume, but it can vary with temperature.
- Approximately 1.4 kg/L
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Dosage indicates how much additive, filler or auxiliary material is added to a base product. It is often given as a percentage (%), grams per kilogram (g/kg) or a ratio between components. Check whether the percentage is based on the resin, hardener or total mixture weight. Adding too much or too little can change the product's properties.
- MEKP hardener: 1%
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Gel time is the period between mixing a reactive product and the point at which it starts to change from a liquid into a gel. It is usually given in minutes at a specified temperature, such as 20 or 23 °C. Higher temperatures or larger mixed quantities can shorten gel time. Once gelation begins, resin is generally difficult to pour or spread.
- 20 minutes
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Hardener type indicates which component or substance is needed to cure a resin, adhesive or coating. The mechanism varies with the chemical system:
- Epoxy: usually a specific compatible hardener (component B), mixed with the resin at the stated ratio.
- Polyester and vinyl ester: often an MEKP initiator that starts the curing reaction. Dosage is normally given as a percentage.
- Two-component polyurethane: uses a compatible second component, often based on isocyanates, as specified for the system.
Hardeners are not interchangeable. Use only the combination, dosage and safety precautions stated by the manufacturer.
- MEKP hardener
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Curing time is the period a product needs to reach a specified stage of cure. It is usually given in hours or days, often at a reference temperature such as 20 °C. A product may be tack-free or safe to handle before reaching its full mechanical and chemical resistance. Film thickness and mixed quantity may also affect the time.
- Approximately 2 hours
- Net contents
- 1 kg, 25 kg, 5 kg
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The period for which an unopened product remains usable under the specified storage conditions. Check whether the period starts from the manufacturing date or another date. Shelf life may be shorter after opening, especially for products sensitive to air or moisture.
- 6 months
Safety information
Read the warnings and use appropriate protective equipment before handling the product.
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