Epoxy Resin: The Advantages of Buying in Bulk

Epoxy Resin: The Advantages of Buying in Bulk. Epoxy is a popular material used in a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. It is known for its high strength, durability, and resistance to a variety of chemicals and environments. If you’re looking to purchase epoxy in bulk, there are a few things you should consider to ensure that you get the right product for your needs at a fair price.

One of the first things to consider when buying epoxy in bulk is the type of epoxy you need. There are many different types of epoxy, including epoxy resins, hardeners, and topcoats, each with their own specific properties and uses. For example, some epoxy resins are better suited for use in high-temperature environments, while others are designed for use for river tables, topcoats or even underwater applications. You should also consider the viscosity, pot life, UV resistance clarity, color, packaging, delivery time of the epoxy.

Another important factor to consider is the supplier. When buying bulk epoxy, it’s important to find a reputable manufacturer who can provide a consistent, high-quality product, not simply a supplier or repackager.  You should also consider the Manufacturer’s lead time, shipping costs, and minimum order quantities when comparing prices.

Additionally, it is highly recommend to carefully read the technical data sheet (TDS) or the material safety data sheet (MSDS) that comes with epoxy, which will provide information about the product’s handling, safety, and storage requirements. This will help you ensure that you are using the product safely and effectively, and to make sure you are familiar with the potential hazards of working with it.

When purchasing in bulk, it is also good to check the packaging, many times buying bigger volumes will come in larger packaging which can be hard to handle for smaller operations.

Overall, buying epoxy in bulk can be a cost-effective option for many businesses, as long as you take the time to find the right product, supplier, and packaging, and read carefully all the data sheets that come with it.

There are several advantages to buying epoxy in bulk:

1. Cost savings: Buying in bulk typically means lower unit prices, which can result in significant savings for businesses that use a lot of epoxy. Additionally, CHILL EPOXY™ offers volume discounts for bulk purchases, which can further reduce the overall cost.
2. Convenience: Purchasing bulk epoxy eliminates the need to constantly place small orders, which can be time-consuming and disruptive to production schedules.
3. Reduced storage costs: Buying in bulk allows you to store the epoxy on site, reducing the need for frequent restocking and the associated shipping costs.
4. Longer shelf life: CHILL EPOXY™ products have a shelf life 12 months +, so buying in bulk allows you to keep a large supply on hand without worrying about the material going bad before you can use it.
5. Better planning: With a large supply of epoxy on hand, you can plan your production schedule and projects more efficiently, as you do not have to worry about unexpected delays in receiving orders.
6. Reduced environmental impact : By buying in bulk, you will reduce the environmental impact of packaging and transportation.

It is important to note that buying in bulk does require careful planning and storage. The epoxy should be stored properly to ensure that it does not degrade before use and that the packaging is appropriate to store large volumes.

At CHILL EPOXY™, 600L Drum Kit are available for most of our casting systems for bigger projects such as river tables, but also for other products like our Flood Coat Epoxy. This format for example, is ideal to reduce your productions cost and safe some space in your shop. CHILL EPOXY™ products are fully crystalline casting epoxy resins with very low viscosity. 100% Solid and Zero VOC or Harsh Chemicals.

Formulated by Polymeres Technologies for quality and high industrial performance. CHILL EPOXY™ products will harden to a clear, glass-like finish. Unlike the majority of brands using base materials, our products are more resistant to UV . These resist scratching and yellowing. In additions, the CHILL EPOXY™ products by their formulation and the quality of their materials are perfect for molding and transparent encapsulation. 100% solids two-component epoxy formulated for long gel time to achieve deep pours. For this reason, no shrinkage and yellowing. Our controlled low exotherm casting formulations harden to a crystalline solid form that resists stress cracking.

Epoxy Resin 600L Drum Kit

• Ideal for deeper casting and river tables.
• 100% VOC Free, No Odour
• water-like viscosity, easy to mix and pour without bubbles.
• Casting up to 2.5″ thick depending on the system.
• Self-levelling and 100% solid
• Superior mechanical property
• Extremely durable and impact resistant
• Excellent anti-air bubble properties

Orders usually ship in 24-48 hours and 600L kits are in stock. SHOP 600L DRUM KITS

Our 600L Drum kits are available online via our online store or on demand at sales@polymerestechnologies.com