High Performance for Complex Applications

The bulk molding compound process at Kaerda is designed for efficiency and quality, from raw material to finished component.

1. Compounding: The journey begins in our specialized heavy-duty mixers (kneaders). Here, the resin paste, fillers, additives, and finally the chopped fiberglass reinforcements are carefully blended under controlled conditions to create a homogenous, dough-like thick molding compound.
2. Molding: The prepared BMC is then ready for molding. It is dosed into a mold cavity and, under heat and pressure (either compression or injection molding), it flows to fill every intricate detail. The thermosetting reaction occurs, cross-linking the polymer chains and creating a strong, rigid, and dimensionally stable part.
3. Finishing: Due to the precision of the process, molded BMC parts often require little to no secondary machining, directly contributing to cost savings and faster production times.

Our mastery of the bulk molding compound process ensures consistent quality and performance for every part we produce.

Kaerda's BMC, as a premier molding compound material, offers a powerful combination of benefits:

• Excellent Flow for Complex Designs: The dough-like consistency allows for the molding of highly intricate parts with ribs, bosses, and tight tolerances.
• High Strength & Rigidity: Provides robust structural integrity and mechanical performance, often replacing die-cast metals.
• Superior Electrical Insulation: As one of the leading thermoset molding compounds, BMC offers excellent dielectric strength and insulation properties, making it ideal for electrical applications.
• Outstanding Dimensional Stability: BMC parts exhibit very low shrinkage and maintain their shape under thermal and mechanical stress.
• Thermal & Fire Resistance: Formulations are engineered for high-temperature environments and can meet stringent fire safety standards (flame retardancy).
• Corrosion & Chemical Resistance: Highly resistant to a wide range of chemicals and environmental factors.

Our versatile Bulk Molding Compound is proven in numerous demanding applications:

• Electrical & Electronics: Insulators, motor housings, stators, brush holders, switchgear components, and circuit breaker bases.
• Automotive: Under-hood components, headlamp reflectors, valve covers, and other parts requiring heat and chemical resistance.
• Industrial Equipment: Housings for pumps and other machinery, structural supports, and protective covers.
• Appliances & Consumer Goods: Casings for appliances, furniture components, and other parts where strength and aesthetics are required.

When you partner with Kaerda for your molding compound requirements, you benefit from:

• Specialized Expertise: Decades of collective experience in thermoset molding compounds and their applications.
• Advanced Facilities: High-capacity manufacturing with 7 sets of BMC production equipment and 16 molding presses.
• Assured Quality: ISO 9001 certified processes guarantee reliable and consistent material quality.
• Customization: We develop tailored BMC formulations to meet your precise performance, processing, and cost targets.