Laboratory Countertops -
Phenolic Resin (Trespa) and Epoxy Resin
Phenolic Resin Laboratory Countertops
Phenolic Core is a high pressure laminate designed specifically for laboratory countertops. Phenolic core has the ability to outperform most laboratory countertops. Wherever chemical or stain resistance combined with superior physical characteristics is a priority, Phenolic core should be considered.
A wide range of characteristics can be designed into a phenolic resin laboratory countertop. Reactivity, moisture content, molecular weight, pH, monomer level, viscosity, flow, lubricity, and particle size all may determine the suitability of a resin for a particular application. Through the controlled selection of formulation options, manufacturing parameters, cure promoters, lubricants and other additives.
A key characteristic of phenolic resin laboratory countertops is the ability to withstand high temperature, along with mechanical load with minimal deformation or creep. In other words, cured phenolic resin provides the product rigidity necessary to maintain structural integrity and dimensional stability even under severe conditions within the laboratory. For this reason, phenolic resins are specified for demanding applications, such as refractory, friction and foundry products, to meet the challenges of these high temperature environments.
The use of phenolic resin laboratory counter tops is often specified to accommodate the harsh exposure of severe chemical environments. The inherent nature of phenolic resin provides an impervious shield to protect a variety of substrates from the corrosive effects of chemicals. Laboratory tests confirm minimal degradation from many chemicals after prolonged exposure, often at elevated temperatures.
In typical oxidative conditions at temperatures above the decomposition point, phenolic resin laboratory countertops have a high char yield. In an inert atmosphere at very high temperatures, phenolic resin will result in a structural carbon that is known as vitreous carbon. In many ways, this material behaves similar to ceramic and may actually contribute to structural integrity when exposed to fire situations.
Epoxy Resin Laboratory Countertops
Epoxy resin laboratory countertops are molded into a solid jet-black casting combining outstanding strength with chemical and thermal shock resistance. Several hours of high temperature curing develops maximum physical strength and chemical resistance.
Epoxy resin laboratory countertops are a monolithic, modified epoxy resin product, which is fabricated to cover all shapes and sizes of laboratory and school cabinets. All epoxy resin laboratory countertops go through a special two-stage curing process. This method of curing assures complete chemical reaction throughout the product, providing a work surface of uniform quality, extreme durability and the highest chemical resistance. Some laboratories require large work surfaces with as few joints as possible.
Epoxy resin is a "top choice" for use in the harshest laboratory environments. Its characteristic non-flammability, non-absorbency, superior chemical resistance and durability make it the material of choice for laboratory countertops and fume hood bases.
Epoxy resin has become the primary laboratory surfacing material for laboratory countertops and fume hood tops. This popularity is no surprise. Epoxy Resin is attractive, durable, reasonably priced and available in Black, Gray or White.
Epoxy resin is molded into sheets of various sizes and shapes; from these sheets we can fabricate laboratory counter tops to exact customer specifications
Epoxy resin molds are available to produce flat tops, marine edge tops; flat and marine edge tops with molded backsplashes, and dished fume hood tops.
Applied backsplashes are shipped unattached, to be joined to the top at the job site.
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