What is DCP resin?

DCP resin is a thermosetting resin made mainly of dicyclopentadiene (DCP), which can produce molded products with large and complex shapes in a short period of time. In addition, since reaction polymerization and shaping are performed simultaneously in the mold, it can be used for a wide range of large-volume, medium-volume, and low-volume production.

Features of DCP resin

01.Wide range of formability

Since a liquid resin with low viscosity and high reaction is used for molding, it is suitable for large, thick, and complex molded products.

02.Inexpensive capital investment

The pressure and temperature during molding are low, and the mold cost is low.
In addition, the simple RIM manufacturing facility reduces the labor, time, and cost of production start-up.

03.High physical property balance

Impact resistance and rigidity are balanced at a high level, and strong molded products can be obtained.

04.Short molding cycles

Molding is done in an environmentally friendly manufacturing process with a short reaction time and no need fot either a mold release agent or post-cure.
In particular, compared to FRP, which is used for large-scale molding, the molding cycle can be greatly shortened.

Molding process of DCP resin

Two components, A and B, are collided and mixed with a mixing head, injected into a mold, a polymerization reaction occurs in the mold, and a molded product can be obtained by curing.

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Applications of DCP resins

Taking advantage of its heat resistance, impact resistance, and electrical characteristics, it has a proven track record in various applications.

Machine Cover

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Combining an electronic component assembly robot with conductive coating to create a resin cover.

Construction & Agricultural Machinery

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We have a track record in the field of construction machinery and agricultural machinery that takes advantage of outdoor use, high durability and impact resistance.

Buried hall

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Utilizing physical properties such as impact resistance, acid resistance, and alkali resistance. It is an application that also contributes to weight reduction compared to concrete.

Resin Valves & Flanges

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It is resistant to high pressure and bending stress, and is used to deal with corrosion such as rust prevention and salt damage.

Features of DCP resin molding

Dicyclobenzene resin is a revolutionary new material that can be used to manufacture large, complex molded products through RIM molding.

[Properties, processing, and features]
About DCPD-RIM molded products

  1. It exhibits tough physical properties equivalent to general-purpose engineering plastics, and is suitable for molded products that require low-temperature impact resistance and heat resistance (load deflection temperature: 120℃).
  2. It is ideal for thick molded products (several tens of mm thick have been used), and is 1/3 to 1/8 lighter than metal, making it possible to challenge larger parts.
  3. It is possible to integrate multiple parts, which is expected to provide significant cost benefits.