Recycled PET Resins – Paving the way for more sustainable composite applications

Our allnex chemists recognized the need for a more sustainable resin using rPET (Recycled PET) as a starting raw material instead of Terephthalic Acid as used in the conventional polymer production for the swimming pool industry.

The result is the POLYPLEX 200E WHITE LSE RESIN, answering the market needs and aligning allnex sustainability objectives with the potential for a significant increase in the volume of rPET conversion in the manufacture of these resins in Australia.  POLYPLEX 200E resin will contain the equivalent of 750 recycled plastic bottles per drum or 3.3 bottles per kg of resin therefore reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

• Contains 5% rPET
• Improved mechanical properties
• Improved water resistance
• Good handling properties
• Low styrene emission

Introducing the next generation of pool gelcoats

AQUAGUARD^® X  Pool Gelcoats are high performance finishes for the production of FRP composite swimming pools exhibiting highly durable, outstanding UV, weathering and chemical resistance properties in demanding outdoor applications.

Aquaguard X gelcoats are available in the following cosmetic finishes:

• Aquaguard XA:     high opacity solid colour
• Aquaguard XC:     contains cultured chip
• Aquaguard XS:      contains reflective jewel
• Aquaguard XH:     jewel and chip combination

• Improved chemical & water resistance
• Improved UV resistance
• Increased colour retention

Protecting pool laminates from osmotic blistering

Pool gelcoats can only provide optimum durability when used in combination with high quality tie-layer and laminating resins. Our ULTRATEC™ VE Tie-Layer resin is ideally suited for the construction of barrier laminates directly behind the gelcoat in swimming pool construction. The resin rich tie layer laminate provides excellent water and chemical resistance. It also improves the surface profile and the cosmetic appearance of the final part.

• Corrosion resistance
• Improved surface profile
• Toughness
• Versatility

The ultimate solution for concrete and fibreglass pool resurfacing

Due to the harsh effects of the sun and use of chemicals, swimming pool surfaces can deteriorate over time. As a result of an extensive research and development program this is no longer a problem. Our FIBRETECH Pool Resurfacing Range has been formulated to offer a superior solution for the refurbishment of both concrete and fibreglass constructed pools. The range consists of four products: a vinyl ester primer for concrete pools, a vinyl ester tie-layer resin, a vinyl ester fillcoat, and a high quality topcoat based on our Aquaguard™ technology.

• Gloss retention
• Rapid air release
• Excellent flow
• Good sag resistance
• Chemical & UV resistance

New and improved formula for our market leading surfboard laminating resin

Our market leading surfboard laminating resin has been modified to form part of the new grade of acrylic modified resins for the construction of surfboards.

POLYPLEX™ Surfboard Laminating Resin has been specially formulated with lower styrene levels and improved UV resistance properties and ensures the finish on the surfboard is brighter upon cure.

• Fast gel and cure properties
• Specially formulated cure system
• Lower styrene content
• Improved UV resistance

Light weight sporting goods from kayaks to skis, fishing rods and goal posts

Composite materials are ideal for use in a wide range of sporting goods. This is due to the high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent durability properties and design flexibility. We offer a vast array of products to this market including Vinyl Ester, Epoxy and Polyester resins, AQUAGUARD™ and NUTECH™ Gelcoats and Flowcoats in a variety of colours. In addition, we also supply a range of core materials, fillers, putties and reinforcements such as E-Glass, Kevlar and carbon fibres suitable for the production of high end products. 

• Light weight
• Durability
• Flexibility