Acme Composites

New Cumberland Pennsylvania US 17070

About Seller: We are a comprehensive Fiberglass Manufacturer offering a range of services. Fiberglass lay-up is a fundamental and traditional process used in reinforced plastic molding. The mold can be designed in either a male or female configuration, with the mold surface treated with a release agent to aid in the removal of the final part. A liquid gel coat made of polyester, polyurethane, or another type of resin is applied to the mold surface. This gel coat forms the exterior surface of the part once molded and removed, mirroring the mold. Additional layers of reinforcement and resin are added to achieve the desired thickness of the laminate. Lay-up is ideal for creating large structures that require high strength. Fiberglass spray-up is a mechanized version of the lay-up process. A spray gun simultaneously applies resin and chops continuous glass strands into specific length fibers. These chopped fibers mix with the resin spray, and the resulting composition is typically used to support a gel coat. The fiber-resin mixture is then rolled out to ensure complete wetting of the fibers and to eliminate voids and bubbles before the resin cures.