Epoxides – High-Performance Materials for Versatile Applications

Epoxides, also known as epoxy resins or epoxy, are a group of highly versatile and high-performance polymers. They belong to the family of thermosetting plastics (duroplasts), which form a permanent three-dimensional cross-linked structure after curing. Curing occurs through the reaction of epoxide groups with suitable hardeners or catalysts, resulting in stable covalent bonds.

The basic structure of an epoxide consists of a three-membered epoxide ring composed of one oxygen atom and two carbon atoms. This ring is highly reactive and enables a wide range of chemical reactions that give these materials their outstanding properties.

Applications of Epoxy Resins

1. Industry:
Epoxy resins are widely used in industrial manufacturing — including fiber-reinforced composites, molded parts, tooling materials, and electronic components.

2. Coatings:
In surface technology, epoxy resins serve as primers, sealants, or topcoats to protect materials from corrosion, mechanical wear, and chemical exposure.

3. Adhesives:
Due to their excellent adhesion properties on a wide variety of materials, epoxy adhesives are used in many industries to create strong and durable bonds.

4. Construction:
In construction chemistry, epoxies are used for structural reinforcement, repair of concrete surfaces, floor coatings, and waterproofing systems.

5. Electronics:
In the electronics industry, epoxies are applied in the production of printed circuit boards, insulating materials, and as encapsulation compounds for electronic components.

6. 3D Printing:
Epoxy resins are also used in additive manufacturing (3D printing) to produce high-quality and precise components.

By adjusting additives, hardeners, and formulation parameters, the properties of epoxy resins can be precisely tailored to meet specific requirements in different fields of application. This makes epoxides an essential class of materials across various industries.

Discover our outstanding epoxy solutions for diverse industrial applications! Whether for casting processes, 3D printing, construction chemistry, or for coatings, paints, and finishes – our epoxies meet the highest standards and deliver exceptional performance.

With our wide range of reactive diluents and amine hardeners, we can provide the ideal solution for every application. This diversity allows us to develop customized epoxy systems perfectly suited to your specific needs.

Our epoxies are characterized by their excellent strength, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and hydrophobic properties, ensuring that all technical requirements are comprehensively met. Furthermore, they impress with exceptional durability, even under the most demanding conditions.

We offer various epoxy types that allow you to realize your projects flexibly and creatively. Whether for complex shapes, innovative designs, or special requirements – our epoxy solutions enable you to turn your ideas into reality.