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Which epoxy casting resin do I need?
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You are probably curious about our epoxy casting resins. On this page, we compare all our epoxy resins to help you find the answer to the question: Which epoxy casting resin do I need?
Epoxy has many different applications. We are happy to inform you about all the possibilities of our epoxy resin.
Check the tables below to see which casting resin is most suitable for you.
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| Our Casting Resins | Pourpoxy Table Top Epoxy Casting Resin | Pourpoxy Universal Epoxy Casting Resin | Pourpoxy Thick Layers Epoxy Casting Resin | Pourpoxy Resin Art Epoxy Casting Resin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixing Ratio by Weight Resin (A) : Hardener (B) | 100 : 60 | 75 : 25 | 100 : 60 | 100 : 60 |
| Applications | ||||
| Casting | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Resin Art | ~ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Repair Work | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Bonding | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✓ |
| Fiberglass | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Coating | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Laminating | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Sealing | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Applications | Table Top Epoxy Casting Resin | Universal Epoxy Casting Resin | Thick Layers Epoxy Casting Resin | Resin Art Epoxy Casting Resin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating and sealing of tables, countertops and other furniture/objects | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Casting of sculptures. | ~ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Making epoxy river tables | ~ | ~ | ✓ | ~ |
| Filling silicone molds | ~ | ✓ | ✓ | ~ |
| Production of jewelry and smaller casts up to 2 cm high | X | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Casting larger pieces in one go | X | X | ✓ | X |
| High-gloss photo casting | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Insulation of electrical circuits and terminals | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Use in aircraft, ship and model building | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | X |
| Creating epoxy coasters | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Creating an orgonite | ~ | ✓ | x | ✓ |
| Bonding and sealing concrete, wood, plastic or carbon fiber | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | X |
| Suitable for lathe | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| grinding | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Suitable for polishing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Characteristics | Table Top Epoxy Casting Resin | Universal Epoxy Casting Resin | Thick Layers Epoxy Casting Resin | Resin Art Epoxy Casting Resin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum casting height per casting process (higher achievable in small quantities) * | 5 mm | 5mm – 3 cm | 1 – 7 cm | 5 mm |
| Time until demolding: | 18 hours | 24 hours | 72 hours | 24 hours |
| Pot life (20°C) | 50min. (250g) | 120min. (500g) | 240 min. (10kg) | 40min. (600g) |
| Minimum Processing Temperature | 15°C | 15°C | 15°C | 15°C |
| Maximum Processing Temperature | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C | 25°C |
| Maximum allowable humidity during processing | 60-80% | 60-80% | 60-80% | 60-80% |
| Maximum material shrinkage after application. | 1% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Sanding / Grinding / Polishing | 24 hours | 36 hours | 120 hours | 36 hours |
| Density (kilo per liter) | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 1,1 |
| Heat resistant | 60°C | 60°C | 60°C | 60°C |
| Fully cured | 7 days | 7 days | 14 days | 5 days |
| characteristics | Table Top Epoxy Casting Resin | Universal Epoxy Casting Resin | Thick Layers Epoxy Casting Resin | Resin Art Epoxy Casting Resin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent resin | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crystal clear curing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Max. possible UV protection * | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-Degassing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bubble Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-Leveling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Solvent-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| BPA-Free | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crystallization Stability | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chemical Resistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scratch Resistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Doming Effect (Depth Effect) | ✓ | X | X | ✓ |
| Mixable with Pourpoxy Color Pigments | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High Adhesion | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Density g/cm3 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| Shore D After Curing | 82 | 80 | 80 | 84 |
