MINERAL CASTING, POLYMER CONCRETE AND THERMOSET

WEIGHT AND COST SAVINGS


The terms ā€œmineral castingā€ and ā€œpolymer concreteā€ are sometimes used synonymously. A grading curve which also contains coarse aggregates (larger than 4 mm) is used below for polymer concrete. In mineral casting, rather fine and high-quality fillers are used. This also yields a variety of applications.
Conventional mineral casting and polymer concrete structural components generally have rather high densities (2000 – 2300 kg/m³) because of their mineral fill. When PoraverĀ® is used, the thickness of such building components can be reduced by up to 70 %.

FUNCTIONAL RESIN FILLER

PoraverĀ® is a suitable replacement for traditional resin fillers such as Calcium Carbonate and other engineered mineral filler systems. Poraver®’s various size ranges and choice of grades gives thermoset product engineers great flexibility when designing and formulating resin mixtures and slurries.Ā 

PORAVERĀ® MINERAL CASTING AND POLYMER CONCRETE APPLICATION EXAMPLES

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

SANITARYĀ PRODUCTS


PoraverĀ® enables a reduction in weight by up to 70 %. This allows sanitary fixtures such as sinks, bathtubs or toilets to be significantly lighter. In addition, PoraverĀ® integrates thermal insulation properties in bathtubs because the air filled PoraverĀ® granules have a lower thermal conductivity in relation to conventional mineral fillers.

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

VANITY TOPS AND COUNTER TOPS


Lightweight and robust vanity tops or counter tops with the look of natural stone can be easily made using PoraverĀ® as carrier material – for lighter products with simpler handling and easier processing.

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

DECORATIVE PANELS AND WINDOW SILLS


PoraverĀ® can help reduce the weight of decorative panels and window sills significantly. Together with the easy handling, productsĀ are possible which can be easily adapted and altered at the installation site.

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

FURNITURE


Outdoor furniture is a growing market segment. PoraverĀ® helps to significantly reduce weight, together with its resistance to thermal changes, environmental influences as well as moisture.

APPLICATION EXAMPLE

CONCRETE REPAIR PRODUCTS, STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, MACHINE BEDS, PIPES


Polymer concrete is a high-performance construction composite material made of resin and a high proportion of mineral fillers for long-term use with outstanding physical and chemical properties. The material is manufactured by an uncomplicated casting and curing process, in which the product can be shaped as desired. Pore-free surfaces and a high dimensional stability are obtained which do not require any further finishing. Polymer concrete is characterized by a very short curing time and high compressive and flexural tensile strengths. By adding PoraverĀ®, the thermal insulation properties can be influenced and a lower specific weight can be achieved.

THE BENEFITS OF PORAVERĀ®


With the slightly rough surface of PoraverĀ® a good adhesion to different resin
systems is possible. A surface treatment is in most cases not necessary to
guarantee high mechanical properties of the compound.

In formulations with PoraverĀ® the conventional aggregates are replaced by volume by PoraverĀ®. The volume amount of resin stays constant. Because of theĀ low density of PoraverĀ® there is a shift in parts by weight of the formulation.

Please note:
It is important that you make your own tests to find out what advantages you can achieve with PoraverĀ® expanded glass. We gladly support you!

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PORAVERĀ® SAMPLE SERVICE

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