Thermoset Materials

Thermoset molding compounds offer exceptional dimensional stability, resist creep under mechanical load at elevated temperatures, and provide excellent thermal or insulating properties.

The following list details the types of thermoset materials that Westmoreland Plastics is currently processing or has processed over the years:

General Purpose Phenolic
Heat Resistant Phenolic
Impact Resistant Phenolic
Carbon Graphite Phenolic
Glass-filled Phenolic
Electrical Grade Phenolic
Special Grade Phenolic
Melamine-Phenolic
Urea
Epoxy
Diallyl Phthalate (DAP)
Thermoset Polyesters (BMC)

Examples of applications for Thermoset Materials currently or previously supplying:

Electrical applications such as capacitor caps, circuit breaker cases and covers, connectors, fuse blocks, lighting components, meter bases, switch housings and terminal strips
Gas meter parts
Seal rings
Appliance parts such as end caps, handles, knobs, decorative trim, bases and plugs
Cookware handles and knobs
Automotive parts such as ashtrays, drive train components and other underhood applications

It should also be noted that thermoset polyester materials can be evaluated to replace metals when corrosion resistance, weight, noise reduction, and significant cost savings are being pursued.

For Technical information on Specific Molding Compounds click here