Vinylester is a resin product that can be used as an alternative to polyester or epoxy materials. It possesses attributes of both materials and is cost-effective. It is commonly used in the marine industry to reduce corrosion and rust. It bonds well with fiberglass but not with carbon fibers or Kevlar®.
Also known as vinylester, vinylester is a resin product that is used as an alternative to various types of polyester or epoxy materials in the manufacturing process. The infusion of epoxy molecules into a polyester resin creates the material. This type of resin material possesses many of the attributes of epoxy and polyester materials, and is sometimes considered to provide benefits that combine the best of both products. In some cases, vinylester offers benefits not found with any of the other materials, making it ideal for manufacturing specific types of goods.
When used as a coating on other types of materials, such as fiberglass, vinylester will actually increase the life of the product over using a polyester coating. At the same time, vinylester is more cost-effective than using epoxy materials, although epoxy often forms a tighter bond with the underlying material. Assuming that using the vinylester will allow the final product to meet safety requirements and also meet the manufacturer’s internal quality standards, this means that the goods can be produced at a lower cost per unit, allowing the manufacturer to earn more profits per unit sold.
One of the most common applications of vinylester is found in the marine industry. Components are often coated with this resin to reduce the amount of corrosion various metals and other materials undergo due to exposure to salt water and the elements. The resin’s ability to repel liquids also makes it ideal for use with many different types of marine products. Likewise, even heavy equipment such as tanks are often manufactured using vinylester as a protective coating, helping to slow down the rate of corrosion and rust over years of regular use. The product is also used to coat components included in a home-built airplane kit, allowing the assembled device to withstand the elements for a longer period of time.
Vinylester is very effective with some types of materials, but less useful with others. The resin bonds well with fiberglass, but does not perform as well with carbon fibers or Kevlar®. More often than not, the use of epoxy materials will provide superior protection when these types of materials are in use. For this reason, manufacturers will look at the base materials used in the creation of various goods and determine whether vinylester will provide the degree of protection and strength needed to make the products appealing to consumers.
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