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Colour paste | What is colour paste?
A colour paste is a pigment paste, which can impart a transparent or opaque colour to resin. For example, a quantity of polyurethane colour paste can be added to a casting resin to give the resin the desired colour. Polyurethane colour pastes are known for their strong colouring power. For more info, see; https://shop.v-sure.eu//en/products/ancillaries/pigments-dyes/
EP resin - epoxy resin | What is epoxy resin?
The resin component is prepared by condensation and addition of epichlorohydrin and a divalent or multivalent phenol derivative. The reaction between these two raw materials produces the epoxy resin. The epoxy group found twice in each molecule of the resin is highly reactive and can react with appropriate substances called hardeners. Polyamines and polyamides are most commonly used as hardeners. These substances are able to open the ring at the epoxy group by possessing reactive hydrogen atoms. The curing process is an exothermic reaction, so heat is released. for more info, see: https://v-sure.eu/products/epoxy/
Gravel filter | What is a gravel filter?
A gravel filter is a filter used to purify water in ponds and swimming pools. Gravel filters, sponge filters or filter cloths have such large openings that the fine, turbidity-causing particles pass through them. These so-called coarse filters can only be effective when used in conjunction with flocculants (such as aluminium sulphate, for example). These flocculants are stirred into the water and cause the fine, turbidity-causing particles to clump together into larger particles, so that they can be collected. To filter out the finest particles, a gravel filter must be used.
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Bending strength | What is bending strength?
The bending strength of a material indicates the stresses or forces one must subject the material to before it bends.
Polyester | What is polyester?
Unsaturated polyester (UP) comprises a diversity of resins that find their application in numerous applications. They are usually used in combination with fibre for reinforcement. For more info, visit; https://v-sure.eu/products/polyester/
Cast wood | What is cast wood?
Moulding wood is a synthetic wood used for casting in, for example, silicone rubber moulds. It is a liquid polyester resin with a wood-like texture. Once cured, the moulding wood can be worked in the same way as wood. When the moulding wood is treated with a stain and/or coloured, it produces a realistic imitation of wood. Unfortunately, this product is no longer manufactured and has been replaced by a PU resin with filler. For more information; https://v-sure.eu/polyurethaanhars-giethars-polyurethaan-shore-80