Additive
Additives for epoxy resin, polyester resin and gelcoat
Additives for different application areas
Our range includes various additive categories tailored to specific requirements. These include liquid blowing agents / foam blowing agents for the production of foam laminates, liquid thickeners for thixotropy and viscosity adjustment, and system deaerators to reduce bubble and foam formation. Flow agents help minimize surface defects, while bubble-free atomizers specifically remove trapped gas bubbles on surfaces. In addition, UV stabilizers / anti-yellowing agents improve long-term stability, and reactive diluents facilitate easier processing and better flow properties. These additives provide flexible solutions for laminating, coating, and repair processes in workshops, boat building, and industrial production.
Advantages of additives in resin processing
The use of additives helps to optimize processing workflows, improve the quality of final products, and expand the application range of resins. With targeted additives, pot life can be adjusted, surface properties enhanced, or chemical resistance increased. Additives support users in composite processing, GFRP and CFRP laminates, as well as in coating applications, enabling them to meet individual requirements while increasing work efficiency. This makes epoxy resin systems and polyester resins reliable and application-oriented, both in boat building and in industrial serial production.
Applications of additives in composite and coating processes
In practice, additives are used in many steps – from mixing and laminating to coating and repairing. They support controlled foaming, improve flow and deaeration behavior, and protect materials from yellowing, UV exposure, and environmental influences. Whether in boat building, model construction, or industrial manufacturing, additives ensure that resins, gelcoat, and composite materials can be processed reliably and achieve the required technical properties. In addition, they contribute to improving the long-term stability of laminates and floor coatings.