General Purpose Gelcoats
Chekad produces General Purpose Gelcoats, which are usually used for general industrial applications.
This product is suitable for economical applications, where weathering, water or chemical resistance is not necessary and the final products will be used indoor or will be painted after production is finished.
Chekad General-purpose Gelcoat code is GC-3000 and it is available in hand lay-up & spray up viscosities.
All types of Chekad Gelcoats have unlimited color options and clear types. Range of colors is open upon request (A color sample or RAL code is needed for color paste and Gelcoat color matching).
| Properties | Value |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 75-80 Shore-D |
|
Tensil Strenght |
4 Kgf/mm² |
| Flexual strength | 9 Kgf/mm² |
|
Deflection temperature (HDT) |
65°c |
|
Shrinkage |
2% Max |
|
Water absorption |
0.1-0.2 % |
If kept in 25°C room temperature and with pails lid closed, its shelf life would be 3 months, while if the Gelcoat contains Cobalt, its shelf life would be 1 month.
