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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0250General-purpose SMC optimized for high density to give superior acoustic damping properties.High densitypdf
SMC 0400Class-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-Apdf
SMC 0410Premium Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars. Class-Apdf
SMC 0430Low Density Premium Class-A SMC for exterior body applications on cars. These compounds mould to light weight parts with excellent surface quality.Class-Apdf
SMC 0500Low Density SMC for non painted applicationsLow Densitypdf
SMC 1400High 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 strengthpdf
HPC 1200High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications.Structural HPCpdf
HPC 1300High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. Structural HPCpdf
BMC 0400Low Profile material for Class-A body panel applications. The material provides an excellent surface for painted panels for the automotive industry.Class-Apdf
BMC 0410This product is recommended for components requiring very precise tolerances as an alternative to outsert technology. Especially designed for overmoulding of various components.Class-Apdf
BMC 1400High strength material resistant to fuel, lubricants and cleaning agents being used around automotive engines. Examples are valve cover, carburettor housings.High strengthpdf
BMC 3100BMC for headlamp reflectors.Class-Apdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0250General-purpose SMC optimized for high density to give superior acoustic damping properties.High densitypdf
SMC 0300SMC 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0390A 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0400Class-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-Apdf
SMC 0500Low Density SMC for non painted applicationsLow Densitypdf
SMC 0600Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage.Low Pressurepdf
SMC 1100High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications.High strengthpdf
SMC 1400High 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 strengthpdf
HPC 1200High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications.Structural HPCpdf
HPC 1300High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. Structural HPCpdf
BMC 3100BMC for headlamp reflectors.Class-Apdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0200General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB.General Purpose SMCpdf
SMC 0300SMC 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0600Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage.Low Pressurepdf
SMC 0900Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals.Chemical Resistancepdf
SMC 1000Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems.Hydrolisis Resistancepdf
SMC 1100High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications.High strengthpdf
SMC 1600Product for sanitary applications, for instance sink, shower tray or bath tube. Special appearance effects are possible, please contact our tech service for further information.Sanitarypdf
BMC 1000Product with increased hydrolysis resistance, for instance pump housings and water purification systems.Hydrolisis Resistancepdf
BMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0150General purpose SMC for electrical applications especially lamp housings. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750 °C.Flame resistantpdf
SMC 0160General purpose SMC for electrical applications especially wiring cabinets. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 850°C.Flame resistant, Electricalpdf
SMC 0170General purpose SMC for electrical applications, similar to SMC 0150 but increased glass content for higher mechanical properties.Flame resistant, Electricalpdf
SMC 0190General purpose SMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy: UL 94, V-0 (3 mm) - Yellow card available and fulfils DIN 5510 class S4Flame resistant, Electricalpdf
SMC 0200General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB.General Purpose SMCpdf
SMC 0290Injection 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 SMCpdf
SMC 0300SMC 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0600Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage.Low Pressurepdf
SMC 2300Arc resistance SMC for arc quenching cambers. High fire retardancy SMC for electrical applications.Flame resistantpdf
SMC 2500SMC for electrical applications requiring very high isolating properties. Flame resistantpdf
SMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf
BMC 0170General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High StrengthFlame resistantpdf
BMC 0190General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0195General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0200General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request.General Purpose BMCpdf
BMC 0390Low 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 requestSurface Qualitypdf
BMC 1100High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only.High strengthpdf
BMC 1500Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C.High Temperaturepdf
BMC 2300Arc resistance BMC for arc quenching chambers, especially high fire retardancy. Flame resistantpdf
BMC 2500For electrical applications requiring very high isolating properties. Flame resistantpdf
BMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0200General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB.General Purpose SMCpdf
SMC 0290Injection 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 SMCpdf
SMC 1400High 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 strengthpdf
SMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf
BMC 0170General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High StrengthFlame resistantpdf
BMC 0190General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0195General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0200General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request.General Purpose BMCpdf
BMC 0390Low 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 requestSurface Qualitypdf
BMC 1100High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only.High strengthpdf
BMC 1500Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C.High Temperaturepdf
BMC 2300Arc resistance BMC for arc quenching chambers, especially high fire retardancy. Flame resistantpdf
BMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0200General-purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Minimal fire redundancy UL 94 HB.General Purpose SMCpdf
SMC 0300SMC 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0600Low Pressure SMC for applications requiring moulding at low press tonnage.Low Pressurepdf
SMC 0900Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals.Chemical Resistancepdf
SMC 1000Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems.Hydrolisis Resistancepdf
SMC 1100High strength material with chopped fibres and tough matrix resins for structural applications.High strengthpdf
SMC 1400High 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 strengthpdf
HPC 1200High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength and stiffness in direction of fibre orientation for structural applications.Structural HPCpdf
HPC 1300High strength material with unidirectional reinforcement. Especially high strength in fibre direction, high glass content. Structural HPCpdf
BMC 0170General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, glow wire 750°C. High StrengthFlame resistantpdf
BMC 0190General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (3mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0195General purpose BMC for electrical applications. Fire retardancy UL 94 V-0 (1,5mm), glow wire 960°C.Flame resistantpdf
BMC 0200General purpose material for housings, covers and functional components. Fire retardancy UL 94 HB, V-0 possible upon request.General Purpose BMCpdf
BMC 0390Low 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 requestSurface Qualitypdf
BMC 0410This product is recommended for components requiring very precise tolerances as an alternative to outsert technology. Especially designed for overmoulding of various components.Class-Apdf
BMC 0900Product has increased resistance to chemicals used in chemical plants for pumps and armatures. Please refer to our list of resistance to chemicals.Chemical Resistancepdf
BMC 1000Product with increased hydrolysis resistance, for instance pump housings and water purification systems.Hydrolisis Resistancepdf
BMC 1100High strength material with tough matrix resins, for compression moulding only.High strengthpdf
BMC 1500Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C.High Temperaturepdf
BMC 2600This 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.Antistaticpdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0390A 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 Qualitypdf
SMC 0500Low Density SMC for non painted applicationsLow Densitypdf
SMC 2400SMC 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 resistantpdf

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.

Product codeDescriptionKey-Word
SMC 0800This product is resistant to food chemicals and cleaning detergents. Typical applications are trays or food processing equipment.Chemical Resistantpdf
SMC 1000Product with increased hydrolysis resistance. Typical applications, sectional water tanks, or water purification systems.Hydrolisis Resistancepdf
SMC 1600Product for sanitary applications, for instance sink, shower tray or bath tube. Special appearance effects are possible, please contact our tech service for further information.Sanitarypdf
BMC 0300Low Shrink material. Minimal fire retardancy UL 94 HB, higher retardancy upon request. Typical applications are housings, covers and household appliances. Surface Qualitypdf
BMC 0390Low 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 requestSurface Qualitypdf
BMC 0800This product is resistant to food chemicals and cleaning detergents. Components for food processing equipment.Chemical Resistancepdf
BMC 1500Product with high temperature stability for applications requiring high service temperatures approx. 200°C.High Temperaturepdf