ESC– Engineered Structural Composites

Premix is the North American leader in the development and production of Engineered Structural Composites (ESC). These composites are made using a proprietary SMC process that combines epoxy or polyimide resins with high loadings of fibers (40% to 65%). These materials possess flexural strength that is superior to SMC and tensile strength that is comparable to steel. ESC also offers significant weight reduction in comparison to metals and also expands the typical continuous use temperatures of thermoset plastics up to 350°F.

ESC can be made from random chopped fiber as well as continuous and matte rovings. ESCs come in festooned sheet, roll or slab form. The product form offers the unique opportunity to net shape mold complex three-dimensional geometries.

ESCs are used in demanding applications where metal replacement is critical in obtaining weight reduction, part consolidation or corrosion resistance.