Applications
Microglas® Glass Flake is used in a wide range of applications where either the barrier and / or mechanical reinforcement benefits can be utilised. Major applications include high performance anti-corrosion coatings and the reinforcement of Polymers and composites. In addition to these there are also niche applications where the unique combinations of the benefits provided by Microglas® Glass Flake can be used to improve the performance of the component. New applications are also being developed in partnership with existing and potential end-users across the world.
C Glass Applications
| Fields |
Application |
| Anti-corrosion apparatus in chemical plants |
Dye, petroleum chemistry, pharmacy, cleaning agent, chlorine, soda, paper pulp
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| Marine constructions and harbour facilities |
Bridge building, wharves, sluices |
| Large diameter marine pipes |
Inner lining of marine cooling pipes |
| Petroleum tanks |
Bottom plate lining (partially, welded, rivetted spots) lower side walls |
| Pollution control facilities |
Waste gas and liquid processing, stack gas desulphurision, water treatment, stacks and ducts |
| Plating metal industries |
Plating and acid flushing baths |
| Boilers and water tanks |
Linings on tank interiors |
| Food industries |
Fermentation tanks, reservoirs, floor linings |
| Transportation |
Road tankers, containers and vessels |
| Fisheries |
Fish tanks, storage |
| Livestock |
Pig and poultry farms, silos |
E Glass Applications
| Polymer |
Application |
Characteristics |
Advantages |
| Polycarbonate (PC) |
Office Equipment |
Weather Resistance
Mechanical Properties |
Reduced Warpage
Improved Dimensional Stability
Reduced Anisotropy |
| Polyphenylene Ether (PPE) |
Office Equipment
Computer Parts |
Close Dimensional Tolerances |
Reduced Warpage
Reduced Shrinkage
Improved Dimensional Stability |
| Acrylonitrile - Butadiene - Styrene (ABS) |
Office Equipment |
Weather Resistance
Mechanical Properties |
Reduced Warpage
Improved Dimensional Stability
Reduced Water Absorption
Reduced Water Permeability |
| Engineering Polymers: Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) |
Electrical Parts
Automotive Parts |
Heat Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Mechanical Properties |
Reduced Warpage
Isotropic Properties
Improved Dimensional Stability
High Weld Strength
Impact Strength
Colour Flexibility
Will not React with Polymer at High Processing Temperatures
|
| Polypropylene (PP) |
Automotive Parts |
Weld Strength
Weather Resistance
Heat Resistance
Isotropic Mechanical Properties |
Reduced Warpage
Improved Dimensional Stability |
| All Polymers |
In-Situ Barrier within the Component |
Multi-Barrier Layer in
Sub Surface Region |
Reduced Water / Fluid Absorption
Chemical Resistance
Wear Resistance |
| Glass Reinforced Composites Gel Coats |
In-Situ Barrier within the Structure |
Multi-Barrier Layer in
Sub Surface Region |
Reduced Water / Fluid Absorption
Chemical Resistance
Wear Resistance |
| Polyurethane |
Reaction Reinforced
Injection Moulding (R RIM) for Automotive Parts |
Close Dimensional Tolerances
Isotropic Mechanical Properties
Fatigue Resistance
High Quality Surface Finish
Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient |
Dimensional Stability
Isotropic Mechanical Properties
Impact Properties
High Elongation
High Toughness
Good Surface Finish
Reduced Thermal Expansion Coefficient |