What Are Epoxy Composites?
Epoxy composites are versatile materials that combine durability and strength. Their unique characteristics have made them essential to a wide range of demanding industry-diverse applications. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss what epoxy resins are, how they are made, their various applications, and key advantages and challenges you should be aware of. Understanding Epoxy […]
What Are the Applications of an Abrasion Resistant Coating?
An abrasion-resistant coating safeguards components and surfaces from wear caused by abrasive environments. Various applications depend on abrasion-resistant coatings, including mission-critical aerospace equipment, road vehicles, and heavy manufacturing machinery. Here, we will highlight the specific applications of abrasion-resistant coatings and their various advantages. Applications of Abrasion-Resistant Coatings Abrasion-resistant coatings are applied in various applications to […]
UV-Resistant Epoxy for Craft Products
Epoxy-based coatings have been an economical choice for facility owners and designers. As a versatile coating solution, epoxies provide an aesthetic appeal, durability, chemical resistance, and surface protection from corrosion for many applications. While epoxies can be an ideal solution for surface coating, they are prone to breaking down due to exposure to light, especially […]
Acrylic Resin vs. Epoxy Resin
Acrylic resin is a group of thermoplastic materials derived from acrylic acid — a monomer that is reactive with other chemicals to harden. Epoxy resin is a type of thermosetting material that can be a two-part clear liquid. Both types of resins have unique properties and applications. Copps Industries is a leading provider of epoxy […]
Hot Weather And Cold Weather Effects On Epoxy
Epoxy resins are commonly used compounds in adhesives, paints, top coatings, sealers, and more. Most epoxy applications are combined with a specific curing process to ensure the finished product has the ideal characteristics for a given purpose. After the epoxy is applied, professionals can apply heat to speed up the curing process and create faster-forming […]
Why Do Epoxies Yellow?
Epoxy resins are commonly used for adhesives, protective coatings, and other construction applications. However, some lightly colored and white epoxies can start to yellow over time, ruining the appearance of the epoxy layer. This yellowing effect can seem random, but certain environmental factors can actually make epoxy more vulnerable to yellowing. In this blog, we’ll […]
Consumer Craft Epoxy: An Overview
Epoxy resins are versatile materials with a high aesthetic appeal. In recent years, epoxies have gained popularity in the art world due to their limitless color options and visual appeal. Epoxies are also widely used in the bar and restaurant industries to craft unique bars and countertops. To create an epoxy resin, two liquid chemicals […]
Epoxy Resins with Carbon Fiber: The Perfect Match!
Carbon fibers are strong, lightweight, and fatigue-resistant fibers used to build composite materials. By combining carbon fibers with epoxies, manufacturers can create incredibly hard, durable materials that outperform both individual material types. Composites are a relatively new production material compared to materials like aluminum, iron, and steel, but there are many benefits in choosing to […]