Vetroresina Fibreglass Skins

Founded in 1968, Vetroresina has produced Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester Laminates without interruption for over 40 years using its own process technology.
The extensive product range Vetroresina offers is the result of careful and continuous research in the field of composite materials, associated with the study and implementation of continuous improvements to our manufacturing technology.

By exploiting advanced technologies, and by close collaborations with universities and experts in the composite field, Vetroresina is able to increasingly understand and respond quickly to changes in market requirements.

IN GENERAL, THIS LAMINATE OFFERS:

  • Good resistance to atmospheric agents
  • Good UV stability
  • Good impermeability
  • Good chemical resistance
  • Good electrical insulation
  • Good scratch resistance
  • Ease of cleaning

RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

Laminates with gelcoat

  • Motor homes and caravans: construction of panels for external walls, doors and lockers
  • Commercial vehicles: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Buses: construction of internal and external walls
  • Refrigerated vehicles: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Construction: construction of panels for ventilated walls
  • Cold rooms: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Mobile laboratories/clinics: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Signage

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RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

Laminates with gelcoat

  • Motor homes and caravans: construction of panels for external walls, doors and lockers
  • Commercial vehicles: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Buses: construction of internal and external walls
  • Refrigerated vehicles: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Construction: construction of panels for ventilated walls
  • Cold rooms: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Mobile laboratories/clinics: construction of panels for internal and external walls and doors
  • Signage

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

  • Glass fibre MAT, available in versions ranging from 300 g/m2 to 1600 g/m2
  • Available in thicknesses ranging from 1.1 mm to 3.0 mm with gelcoat and from 0.8 mm to 2.7 mm without gelcoat
  • Weight 1.5 – 4.3 kg/ m² with gelcoat, 1.2 – 3.9 kg/ m² without gelcoat
  • External finish: glossy or matt gelcoat, no gelcoat
  • Rear finish: sanded, mechanically sanded, calibrated, rough

SPECIFIC PROPERTIES

  • EPA 8015D free styrene content less than 1% in weight
  • ISO 8302 thermal conductivity: 0.065 W/mK
  • UNI EN 12086:1999 resistance to water vapour: 50,000<µ<90,000
  • Operating temperature from -30°C to 70°C
  • Suitable for contact with food in accordance with Directive 2002/72/CE
  • Water absorption with internal method less than 0.5% in weight

FINISHES

The surfaces of Vetroresina’s laminates may have different finishes, depending on the type of application; the external surface may be glossy, matt and with or without gelcoat, whilst the internal surface may be rough, sanded or smooth. All of the laminates can be produced in various RAL colours or even in customised colours. Here are some examples of the finishes available: