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Advanced Materials Portfolio
Next-Generation Custom Resins
  CRG
is developing and implementing a new epoxy resin system suitable
for application in marine environments. CRG is actively seeking
customers with a need for high-strength resin systems capable
of optimizing carbon fiber composite potential with increased
saltwater resistance and improved compatibility with current
carbon fiber sizing.
CRG’s proven success with custom
resins has resulted in formulations for engineered plastics, epoxy,
cyanate ester, and other materials for air, space, and sea, and
next-generation custom resins are being developed for customers’
unique applications. CRG offers this custom resin development
service for customers unable to meet specific needs with off-the-shelf
products. CRG quickly delivers complete material solutions, transforming
a concept into a commercial product. In many cases, the process
from chemistry to production is completed in one year or less.
Custom resin development begins with
communication between the customer and CRG, which is crucial
for fully understanding and assessing the specific properties
needed for an application. CRG designs custom resins with
two different approaches: reformulating existing resins with
additives, or developing entirely new resin systems through
molecular design and synthesis. CRG develops and characterizes
resins using an extensive, in-house suite of characterization
equipment. These in-house capabilities reduce the development
time and cost to the customer.
CRG has the capability to modify
and/or create new custom resins, focusing on improving the
following properties:
• Glass transition
temperature (Tg)
• Strength
• Modulus
• Elongation
• Impact toughness
• Fracture toughness
• Electrical and thermal conductivity
• Thermal expansion
• Thermal stability
• Oxidative stability
• Chemical resistance
• Flame resistance
• Density
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