We are a sister concern of Lotus Fibre and Lotus Fibre is in the field of FRP for the last 30 years. Under this new Setup we have two divisions:
SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound is a Moulding compound made on the basis of Glass Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Resin. SMC Sheet Moulding Compound is a Thermoset i.e. crosslinking materials where the cross linking is irreversible and it is the base for the unique technical performance. The thermoset composites provide more strength, dimensional stability and corrosion resistance.
The compound Material known as SMC Sheet Moulding Compound / DMC Dough Moulding Compound/ BMC are produced using thermosetting polymeric matrices the most common is Unsaturated Polyester Resin which is the chemical backbone of SMC/DMC imparting the required properties. SMC Sheet Moulding Compound / DMC Dough Moulding Compound are reinforced with glass fibre also contains mineral fillers. The material does not melt neither does it form droplets nor smoke excessively. The material is compression moulded in heated steel Moulds. Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC offer the following benefits over traditional metals.
Thermal Resistance of SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound
All thermoset polymers are known for their excellent thermal resistance. From technical view these materials are superior to engineering thermoplastics and especially the more economical alternative solution in comparison to high performance thermoplastics. The combination of cross linked polymer and high inorganic filler content by maintaining the excellent moulding characteristics make SMC Sheet Moulding Compound materials the first choice for applications where elevated service temperatures are required.
Fire Retardancy of SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound
High fire retardancy is nowadays most important for many applications. To achieve high flame retardancy a number of additives are used for different polymers. SMC do not contain any halogens or other hazardous flame retardants. Still they can be formulated having excellent properties even at very low wall thicknesses.
Precision SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound
SMC Sheet Moulding Compound are first choice solutions for substitution of high performance metal parts where high precision is achieved through post machining.
Weight reduction of SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound
In times where fossil fuels are running out at the same time as the environmental stress must be reduced, high performance composites can contribute with components with less weight and lower energy consumption. The mechanical properties of SMC Sheet Moulding Compound make the substitution of a wide range of metal parts not only feasible but also quite easy.
Electrical performance of SMC Sheet Moulding Compound and DMC Dough Moulding Compound
Excellent electrical performances have from the beginning of the plastics era been one of the biggest advantages of thermoset materials. Additionally to the excellent electrical properties of thermosets SMC show even higher performances especially in the parameters of electrical strength, water absorption and surface resistivity. SMC Sheet Moulding Compound covers the full range of electrical requirements, isolating and conductive.
1) Manufacturing of Sheet Moulding Compound SMC & Dough Moulding Compound DMC
The Compound manufactured by us is of the highest quality with varying Glass content and our speciality is ANTI STATIC PROPERTIES in most of the COLOURS.
The Main Features are:
· Resistance to high as well as sub-zero temperature
· Almost no moisture absorption.
· Arc resistance ( Among Highest in plastic )
· High strength Stiffness comparable to metals
· Fire resistance.
· Weathering properties for outdoor.
· Excellent surface finish.
· Free from warp & sink mark.
· Chemicals, Acids, Alkalis, Solvents, Oil & Grease resistance.
2) Moulding of Industrial Electrical Products: Dough Moulding Compound DMC & Sheet Moulding Compound SMC Bus bar Support System (Finger Type and Grip Type Bus bar Support)