AUTOMOTIVE
High strength and low density, excellent surface quality and paintability also on-line, low tolerances and thermal dilatation, high thermal and chemical resistance, low investments.
C. VEHICLE
Highest rigidity of large parts without additional mechanical support, low investments (one tool – one piece), integration of different function and elements, excellent paintability and surface quality, low weight and complex possible shape
CONSTRUCTION
Effective alternative to traditional building materials due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, fire-retardant properties and design flexibility.
ELECTRICAL
Due to excellent insulation properties, high fire protection level, good mechanical and thermal resistivity and optimal cost.
ENERGY
High performance, cost-effective, sustainable solution for renewable energy applications. Long-term resistance coupled with extreme temperature tolerance and excellent electrical properties provide an ideal engineering solution for these new technologies.
INDUSTRIAL
High strength-to-weight ratio, chemical resistance, good mechanical properties and the capability to allow part-integration and design freedom
MASS TRANSPORT
Lightweight, high strength, thermal and chemical resistance, as well as offering fire-retardance and maintaining structural integrity in a fire situation.
SANITARY
Bath tubs and shower trays due to the combination of strength, stiffness and aesthetic appearance. Excellent thermal stability coupled with chemical resistance and durability for domestic appliance applications.
AUTOMOTIVE
menzolit® compounds for the Automotive industry
High strength and low density, excellent surface quality and paintability (also on-line), tight dimensional tolerances and low thermal dilatation, high thermal and chemical resistance, low investments – all these characteristics make SMC and BMC very attractive for the automotive industry. From body panels over structural parts to functional elements “under the bonnet” – all these parts can be realised with the wide range of Menzolit SMC and BMC products in fully automated, short cycle time, mass production processes.
AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0250 | General-purpose SMC optimized for high density to give superior acoustic damping properties. | High density |  |
| SMC 0400 | Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars, LCV´s and trucks. These compounds mould to parts with good up to excellent surface quality for painted body panels. | Class-A | |
| SMC 0410 | Premium Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars. | Class-A | |
| SMC 0430 | Low Density Premium Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars. These compounds mould to light weight parts with excellent surface quality. | Class-A |  |
| SMC 0500 | Low Density SMC for non painted applications | Low Density | |
| SMC 1400 | High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants, brake fluid and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Typical applications are oil pan or valve cover. | High strength | |
| HPC 1200 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications. | Structural HPC | |
| HPC 1300 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. | Structural HPC | |
| BMC 0400 | Low Profile material for Class-A body panel applications. The material provides an excellent surface for painted panels for the automotive industry. | Class-A | |
| BMC 0410 | This product is recommended for components requiring very precise tolerances as an alternative to outsert technology. Especially designed for overmoulding of various components. | Class-A | |
| BMC 1400 | High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Examples are valve cover, carburettor housings. | High strength | |
| BMC 3100 | BMC for headlamp reflectors. | Class-A | |
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
menzolit® compounds for Commercial Vehicles
One of most well-known, highest volume applications of SMC is body panels for commercial vehicles. High rigidity of large parts without the need for additional mechanical support, low investment costs (one tool – one piece), integration of different functions and elements, excellent paintability and surface quality, low weight and complex shapes possible – these are the main advantages of SMC- making it an indispensable material for the truck and commercial vehicle industry.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0250 | General-purpose SMC optimized for high density to give superior acoustic damping properties. | High density | |
| SMC 0300 | SMC with improved surface quality compared to SMC 0200 . Typical applications are housings, covers or furniture (i.e. stadium seats). UL94 V-0 possible on request. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0390 | A product with improved surface quality. Pigmentable but not available in all colours. Typical applications are body panels for trucks, commercial vehicles or farm vehicles. For rail interior application also available according to DIN 5510 S4. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0400 | Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars, LCV´s and trucks. These compounds mould to parts with good up to excellent surface quality for painted body panels. | Class-A | |
| SMC 0500 | Low Density SMC for non painted applications | Low Density | |
| SMC 0600 | Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage. | Low Pressure | |
| SMC 1100 | High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications. | High strength | |
| SMC 1400 | High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants, brake fluid and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Typical applications are oil pan or valve cover. | High strength | |
| HPC 1200 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications. | Structural HPC | |
| HPC 1300 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. | Structural HPC | |
| BMC 3100 | BMC for headlamp reflectors. | Class-A | |
CONSTRUCTION
menzolit® compounds for Building & Construction
Menzolit’s SMC and BMC are formulated to offer an effective alternative to traditional building materials due to their high strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, fire-retardant properties and design flexibility. Such characteristics provide materials for use in a wide variety of applications including composite doors, water tanks, access chambers and manhole covers, where durability and long service-life are key requirements.
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0200 | General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB. | General Purpose SMC | |
| SMC 0300 | SMC with improved surface quality compared to SMC 0200 . Typical applications are housings, covers or furniture (i.e. stadium seats). UL94 V-0 possible on request. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0600 | Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage. | Low Pressure | |
| SMC 0900 | Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals. | Chemical Resistance | |
| SMC 1000 | Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems. | Hydrolisis Resistance | |
| SMC 1100 | High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications. | High strength | |
| SMC 1600 | Product for sanitary applications, for instance sink, shower tray or bath tube. Special appearance effects are possible, please contact our tech service for further information. | Sanitary | |
| BMC 1000 | Product with increased hydrolysis resistance, for instance pump housings and water purification systems. | Hydrolisis Resistance | |
| BMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for applications within explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. | Antistatic | |
ELECTRICAL
menzolit® compounds for Electrical industry
The Electrical industry was the first and most traditional application field for SMC and BMC. Due to the excellent insulation properties, high fire protection level, good mechanical and thermal resistivity and optimal cost–performance ratio, these materials cover a large range of applications including electrical cabinets, lighting housings, low and medium voltage devices, etc. High productivity, with cycle times below 30 seconds and multi-cavity tools, guarantees low production costs and high quality of the final products.
ELECTRICAL PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0150 | General purpose SMC for electrical applications especially lamp housings. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750 °C. | Flame resistant | |
| SMC 0160 | General purpose SMC for electrical applications especially wiring cabinets. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 850°C. | Flame resistant, Electrical | |
| SMC 0170 | General purpose SMC for electrical applications, similar to SMC 0150 but increased glass content for higher mechanical properties. | Flame resistant, Electrical | |
| SMC 0190 | General purpose SMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy: UL 94, V-0 (3 mm) - Yellow card available and fulfils DIN 5510 class S4 | Flame resistant, Electrical | |
| SMC 0200 | General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB. | General Purpose SMC | |
| SMC 0290 | Injection mouldable SMC for electrical applications. Suitable for switch gear housings and functional components, that need higher strength than injection moulded BMC. Fire retardancy UL 94, V-0 (3 mm). Yellow card available for all colours. | Injection SMC | |
| SMC 0300 | SMC with improved surface quality compared to SMC 0200 . Typical applications are housings, covers or furniture (i.e. stadium seats). UL94 V-0 possible on request. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0600 | Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage. | Low Pressure | |
| SMC 2300 | Arc resistance SMC for arc quenching cambers. High fire retardancy SMC for electrical applications. | Flame resistant | |
| SMC 2500 | SMC for electrical applications requiring very high isolating properties. | Flame resistant | |
| SMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. UL Yellow card available UL 94 V-0, UL 746 C. | Antistatic | |
| BMC 0170 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High Strength | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0190 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0195 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0200 | General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request. | General Purpose BMC | |
| BMC 0390 | Low Profile BMC with increased shrinkage compensation but reduced pigmentability. Shrinkage is approximately zero. Typical applications are functional compounds with light colours. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request | Surface Quality | |
| BMC 1100 | High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only. | High strength | |
| BMC 1500 | Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C. | High Temperature | |
| BMC 2300 | Arc resistance BMC for arc quenching chambers, especially high fire retardancy. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 2500 | For electrical applications requiring very high isolating properties. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for applications within explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. | Antistatic | |
ENERGY
menzolit® compounds for the Renewable Energy market
Menzolit’s range of SMC and BMC composite materials provide a high performance, cost- effective, sustainable solution for renewable energy applications. Long-term resistance coupled with extreme temperature tolerance and excellent electrical properties provide an ideal engineering solution for these new technologies. Customised SMC and BMC formulations for static and dynamic components for both the distribution and control of energy are a significant opportunity for this fast developing industry.
ENERGY PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0200 | General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB. | General Purpose SMC | |
| SMC 0290 | Injection mouldable SMC for electrical applications. Suitable for switch gear housings and functional components, that need higher strength than injection moulded BMC. Fire retardancy UL 94, V-0 (3 mm). Yellow card available for all colours. | Injection SMC | |
| SMC 1400 | High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants, brake fluid and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Typical applications are oil pan or valve cover. | High strength | |
| SMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. UL Yellow card available UL 94 V-0, UL 746 C. | Antistatic | |
| BMC 0170 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High Strength | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0190 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0195 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0200 | General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request. | General Purpose BMC | |
| BMC 0390 | Low Profile BMC with increased shrinkage compensation but reduced pigmentability. Shrinkage is approximately zero. Typical applications are functional compounds with light colours. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request | Surface Quality | |
| BMC 1100 | High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only. | High strength | |
| BMC 1500 | Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C. | High Temperature | |
| BMC 2300 | Arc resistance BMC for arc quenching chambers, especially high fire retardancy. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for applications within explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. | Antistatic | |
INDUSTRIAL
menzolit® compounds for the Industrial market sector
With such extensive demands from the Industrial market sector the adaptability of SMC & BMC based composites compared to more traditional materials enables designers and specifiers to select the optimum product for a wide variety of applications. The benefits of high strength-to-weight ratio, chemical resistance, good mechanical properties and the capability to allow part-integration and design freedom are key to making SMC & BMC the materials of choice in the industrial market sector.
INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0200 | General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB. | General Purpose SMC | |
| SMC 0300 | SMC with improved surface quality compared to SMC 0200 . Typical applications are housings, covers or furniture (i.e. stadium seats). UL94 V-0 possible on request. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0600 | Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage. | Low Pressure | |
| SMC 0900 | Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals. | Chemical Resistance | |
| SMC 1000 | Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems. | Hydrolisis Resistance | |
| SMC 1100 | High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications. | High strength | |
| SMC 1400 | High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants, brake fluid and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Typical applications are oil pan or valve cover. | High strength | |
| HPC 1200 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications. | Structural HPC | |
| HPC 1300 | High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. | Structural HPC | |
| BMC 0170 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High Strength | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0190 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0195 | General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C. | Flame resistant | |
| BMC 0200 | General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request. | General Purpose BMC | |
| BMC 0390 | Low Profile BMC with increased shrinkage compensation but reduced pigmentability. Shrinkage is approximately zero. Typical applications are functional compounds with light colours. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request | Surface Quality | |
| BMC 0410 | This product is recommended for components requiring very precise tolerances as an alternative to outsert technology. Especially designed for overmoulding of various components. | Class-A | |
| BMC 0900 | Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals. | Chemical Resistance | |
| BMC 1000 | Product with increased hydrolysis resistance, for instance pump housings and water purification systems. | Hydrolisis Resistance | |
| BMC 1100 | High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only. | High strength | |
| BMC 1500 | Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C. | High Temperature | |
| BMC 2600 | This product provides some conductivity to provide antistatic properties for applications within explosion proof components in mining, gas and oil exploration industries as well as in chemical plants. | Antistatic | |
MASS TRANSPORT
menzolit® compounds for the Mass Transportation market
With the recognised benefits of lightweight, high strength, thermal and chemical resistance, as well as offering fire-retardance and maintaining structural integrity in a fire situation, SMC and BMC have long been the preferred choice in the mass transit market. Menzolit’s “Compounding Solutions” approach enables halogen-free materials to be developed to meet the demanding Fire, Smoke and Toxicity requirements of today’s rail and mass transit markets.
MASS TRANSPORT PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0390 | A product with improved surface quality. Pigmentable but not available in all colours. Typical applications are body panels for trucks, commercial vehicles or farm vehicles. For rail interior application also available according to DIN 5510 S4. | Surface Quality | |
| SMC 0500 | Low Density SMC for non painted applications | Low Density | |
| SMC 2400 | SMC for Railway application with high flame retardancy, low smoke density and toxicity. British standard BS 6853 level 1b and European EN 45545 HL2 & HL3 categories. Please contact your local Menzolit representatives for more details. | Flame resistant | |
SANITARY
menzolit® compounds for the Sanitary ware market
Menzolit supply a range of products for the particular requirements of the sanitary ware and domestic appliance markets. A growing trend is seen in the use of SMC in the manufacture of composite sinks, bath tubs and shower trays due to the combination of strength, stiffness and aesthetic appearance. Excellent thermal stability coupled with chemical resistance and durability make SMC and BMC the ideal material choice for domestic appliance applications.
SANITARY PRODUCT DOWNLOAD
| Product code | Description | Key-Word | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMC 0800 | This product is resistant to food chemicals and cleaning detergents. Typical applications are trays or food processing equipment. | Chemical Resistant | |
| SMC 1000 | Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems. | Hydrolisis Resistance | |
| SMC 1600 | Product for sanitary applications, for instance sink, shower tray or bath tube. Special appearance effects are possible, please contact our tech service for further information. | Sanitary | |
| BMC 0300 | Low Shrink material. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request. Typical applications are housings, covers and household appliances. | Surface Quality | |
| BMC 0390 | Low Profile BMC with increased shrinkage compensation but reduced pigmentability. Shrinkage is approximately zero. Typical applications are functional compounds with light colours. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request | Surface Quality | |
| BMC 0800 | This product is resistant to food chemicals and cleaning detergents. Components for food processing equipment. | Chemical Resistance | |
| BMC 1500 | Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C. | High Temperature | |