What is epoxy?

All about epoxy and its uses

You’ve come to the right place to find out more about epoxy. In its liquid form it can be used to coat, laminate and infuse materials like wood and carbon, to provide waterproofing, strength and durability. When it cures, dries or hardens the epoxy becomes resin and as such provides an excellent range of benefits. Sometimes additives are mixed with epoxy, and then it can be used as a glue, as a filler, and for a wide variety of other applications.

Different epoxy resins have been developed over time for specific and specialist uses. Wessex Resins and Adhesives has been developing and manufacturing high-quality epoxy products since 1981. Our resins are trusted for a wide variety of specialist applications such as adhesives that can be mixed, applied and cured underwater.

In addition, Wessex Resins and Adhesives manufacture WEST SYSTEM®, PRO-SET® and Entropy Resins® epoxy under licence from Gougeon Bros Inc. USA. These durable, high-quality epoxies are the adhesives of choice for boat and car manufacturers, chandlers, board sports enthusiasts and DIY aficionados throughout the world.

The WEST SYSTEM® epoxy range is a pioneer of all marine-grade epoxy systems

After nearly five decades of continuous innovation, WEST SYSTEM epoxy is still recognised as one of the best general-purpose marine grade epoxies in the world.

Originally developed for boatbuilding, the superior strength and moisture resistance of WEST SYSTEM epoxy has made it the number one choice for marine repair and maintenance.

The performance of WEST SYSTEM epoxy is matched by the breadth of the complete product line. It includes an epoxide resin, a full suite of epoxide hardeners and epoxy-related products, such as fillers and additives, as well as the application tools needed to use the products.

PRO-SET® epoxy is a specialist range of epoxy systems including infusion epoxy, wet lay-up systems, adhesives, accessories and fairing compounds

PRO-SET epoxy is used for building high-performance, lightweight composite structures that can withstand the harshest environments. From automotive parts to wind turbine blades to hi-tech hulls, PRO-SET epoxy can enhance the strength and durability of practically any composite component.

Designed for use in wet lay-up procedures involving woven and multi-axial glass, aramid, carbon-fibre and hybrid fabrics, the PRO-SET resin-hardener combinations have been formulated specifically for laminating, infusion, tooling and assembly.

Entropy Resins® ARE USED TO COAT AND LAMINATE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, FOR COMPRESSION MOULDING AND FOR CASTING AND EMBEDDING TO PRODUCE WATER CLEAR, UV-STABLE FINISHES

Entropy Resins provide a sustainable bio-based range of high-performance epoxy systems for action sports, arts and crafts, green construction and product design. For every project and for the planet, Entropy Resins are made to make things better.