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SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) and BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) are composite material solutions used in molded components that combine lightweight, great mechanical performance, and outstanding durability, typically manufactured in medium to large volume series (500-100,000 parts per year). SMC and BMC formulations can be optimized to deliver fire retardancy and superior surface quality.<\/p>

Because of their versatility and performance predictability, SMC and BMC have allowed designers to create products with unique shapes, great surface aesthetics and high functional integration. As a result, they find their way into Electrical, Transportation, Construction, Sanitary, Consumer and Medical markets.

For molders and part fabricators, SMC and BMC formulations can be fine-tuned in order to manufacture parts with both great quality consistency and competitive cost.<\/p>

Please explore the key SMC and BMC applications in your market.<\/p>","meta_description":"Markets","url":"\/en\/markets\/","meta_subject":"Markets"},{"name":"Publications","description":"","meta_description":"Publications","url":"\/en\/publications\/","meta_subject":"Publications"},{"name":"Product design standards","description":"

The European Alliance for SMC BMC has defined six SMC and BMC standard product profiles, which provide you with a good flavor of the materials’ performance and physical properties.<\/p>
Product design standard<\/th> Fiber<\/th> Filler<\/th> Density (g\/cm3<\/sup>)<\/th> Shrinkage (%)<\/th> Flex Strength (MPa)<\/th> Flex Modulus (GPa)<\/th> Tensile strength (MPa)<\/th> Tensile Modulus (GPa)<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead>
SMC Class A UP<\/td> 30% glass<\/td> 43% CaCO3<\/sub><\/td> 1.93<\/td> -0.10<\/td> 180<\/td> 10<\/td> 75<\/td> 10<\/td> <\/tr>
SMC Low Density Class A UP<\/td> 25% glass<\/td> 30% CaCO3<\/sub><\/td> 1.30<\/td> -0.10<\/td> 190<\/td> 10<\/td> 85<\/td> 9<\/td> <\/tr>
SMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)<\/td> 25% glass<\/td> 37% ATH, 7% CaCO3<\/sub><\/td> 1.79<\/td> +0.08<\/td> 160<\/td> 10.5<\/td> 70<\/td> 9.5<\/td> <\/tr>
SMC Structural UP<\/td> 40% glass<\/td> 34% CaCO3<\/sub><\/td> 1.88<\/td> +0.01<\/td> 300<\/td> 15<\/td> 140<\/td> 14<\/td> <\/tr>
SMC Structural Carbon VE<\/td> 50% carbon<\/td> none<\/td> 1.38<\/td> -0.05 to -0.10<\/td> 300<\/td> 25<\/td> 180<\/td> 25.5<\/td> <\/tr>
BMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)<\/td> 20% glass<\/td> 50% ATH<\/td> 1.76<\/td> +0.15<\/td> 85<\/td> 8.5<\/td> 30<\/td> 9<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>

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The materials standards have been evaluated by Moldex 3D for creating detailed design files, with information about material flow (reactive viscosity, cure kinetics, heat capacity), warpage (relaxation modulus), and PVT-C dependency (Pressure-Volume-Temperature). This information is available in .mtx format for easy upload into your design software.<\/p>

These will help you as designer to simulate flow and cure of SMC and BMC, and will be of great help for effectively designing components in these versatile and lightweight materials.<\/p>

These product profiles proposed by the European Alliance for SMC BMC are designated as follows (as per ISO 11469 nomenclature):<\/p>

  • EA Standard SMC Class A UP (GF30+KD43)<\/li>
  • EA Standard SMC Low Density Class A UP (GF25+KD30)<\/li>
  • EA Standard SMC V0 3mm UP (GF25+DD37)<\/li>
  • EA Standard SMC Structural UP (GF40+KD34)<\/li>
  • EA Standard SMC Structural Carbon VE (CF50)<\/li>
  • EA Standard BMC V0 3mm UP (GF20+DD50)<\/li> <\/ul>

    Abbreviations used<\/p>

    • UP = Unsaturated Polyester<\/li>
    • VE = Vinyl Ester<\/li>
    • GF = Glass fiber reinforcement<\/li>
    • CF = Carbon fiber reinforcement<\/li>
    • KD = Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3<\/sub>) filler<\/li>
    • DD = Aluminium Trihydroxide (ATH) filler<\/li> <\/ul>","meta_description":"Product design standards","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/","meta_subject":"Product design standards"},{"name":"Electrical & Electronics","description":"

      Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

      • Low voltage and medium voltage energy systems<\/li>
      • Fuses and switchgear<\/li>
      • Electrica cabinets and junction boxes<\/li>
      • Charging stations for E-Vehicles<\/li>
      • Motor and anchor insulations<\/li>
      • Encapsulation of wiring and electronic circuits<\/li>
      • Electrical components with reduced surface resistivity<\/li>
      • Lamp housings<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"electrical_&_electronics","url":"\/en\/markets\/electrical--electronics\/"},{"name":"Public Transportation","description":"

        Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

        • Train, and tram interior components (incl. window coverings)<\/li>
        • Train, tram and bus body parts<\/li>
        • Electrical components<\/li>
        • Track switch components<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"public_transportation","url":"\/en\/markets\/public-transportation\/"},{"name":"Passenger Cars, Trucks, Agricultural Vehicles","description":"

          Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

          • Light weight body panels for passenger cars<\/li>
          • Lighting systems, headlamp reflectors and LED lighting<\/li>
          • Structural parts, front ends<\/li>
          • Interior dashboard parts<\/li>
          • Body panels for trucks and agricultural vehicles<\/li>
          • Under the hood components (incl. noise shields, rocker covers, oil sumps)<\/li>
          • Battery covers for electrical vehicles<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"passenger_cars,_trucks,_agricultural_vehicles","url":"\/en\/markets\/passenge-cars-trucks-agricultural-vehicles\/"},{"name":"Building & construction","description":"

            Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

            • Drinking water tanks<\/li>
            • Façade panels<\/li>
            • Doors<\/li>
            • Building supply systems<\/li>
            • Drain and trench covers<\/li>
            • Access chambers<\/li>
            • Sinks and bath tubs, kitchen countertops<\/li>
            • Toilet seats<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"building_&_construction","url":"\/en\/markets\/building--construction\/"},{"name":"Consumer","description":"

              Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

              • Iron heat shields<\/li>
              • Coffee machine components<\/li>
              • Microwave ware<\/li>
              • White goods components, grips and handles<\/li>
              • Pump and motor housings (metal substitution)<\/li>
              • Sport equipment, golf caddy<\/li>
              • Safety products (professional and leisure)<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"consumer","url":"\/en\/markets\/consumer\/"},{"name":"Medical","description":"

                Typical applications<\/strong><\/p>

                • Surgical equipment<\/li>
                • Dental medication systems<\/li>
                • Antibacterial components<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"medical","url":"\/en\/markets\/medical\/"},{"name":"Design for success","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"design_for_success","imageUrl":"\/producten\/new-statutes-082018_copy\/rapport_design_for_success-1754912479.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/design-for-success\/"},{"name":"Design for manufacture","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"design_for_manufacture","imageUrl":"\/producten\/new-statutes-082018_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-1-1754912480.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/design_for_manufacture\/"},{"name":"Adding value through a perfect finish","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"adding_value_through_a_perfect_finish","imageUrl":"\/producten\/design-guide-1_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-2-1754912481.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/adding_value_through_a_perfect_finish\/"},{"name":"Sustainable living with SMC BMC","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"sustainable_living_with_smc_bmc","imageUrl":"\/producten\/design-guide-2_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-3-1754912483.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/sustainable_living_with_smc_bmc\/"},{"name":"Design for success","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"design_for_success_download","imageUrl":"\/producten\/new-statutes-082018_copy\/rapport_design_for_success-1754912479.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/design-for-success\/"},{"name":"Design for manufacture","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"design_for_manufacture_download","imageUrl":"\/producten\/new-statutes-082018_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-1-1754912480.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/design_for_manufacture\/"},{"name":"Adding value through a perfect finish","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"adding_value_through_a_perfect_finish_download","imageUrl":"\/producten\/design-guide-1_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-2-1754912481.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/adding_value_through_a_perfect_finish\/"},{"name":"Sustainable living with SMC BMC","description":"

                  More information? Download our publication<\/p>","sku":"sustainable_living_with_smc_bmc_download","imageUrl":"\/producten\/design-guide-2_copy\/smcbmc-a4-design-guide-3-1754912483.png","url":"\/en\/publications\/sustainable_living_with_smc_bmc\/"},{"name":"SMC Class A UP","description":"

                  SMC formulation for the manufacturing of components with Class A surface quality. Mostly, these are used in trucks, passenger cars, and agricultural vehicles. In majority of the cases the parts are painted.<\/p>","sku":"smc_class_a_up","imageUrl":"\/producten\/smc-class-a-up\/fleet-of-new-modern-electric-hybrid-hydrogen-or-di-2025-01-10-12-56-43-utc-1762165235.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/smc-class-a-up\/"},{"name":"SMC Low Density Class A UP","description":"

                  Low density formulation for the manufacturing of lightweight components with Class A surface quality. Mostly, these components are used in trucks, passenger cars, and agricultural vehicles. In majority of the cases the parts are painted.<\/p>","sku":"smc_low_density__class_a_up","imageUrl":"\/producten\/smc-low-density-class-a-up\/close-up-view-of-front-car-mirror-with-reflection-2024-11-18-08-13-43-utc-1762165306.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/smc-low-density-class-a-up\/"},{"name":"SMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)","description":"

                  Flame retardant SMC formulation for the manufacturing of electrical cabinetry, switchgear and various applications requiring fire resistance. Parts can be either pigmented of painted.<\/p>","sku":"smc_v0_3mm_up_ul94","imageUrl":"\/producten\/smc-v0-3mm-up-ul94-\/multizone-air-conditioning-and-ventilation-system-2024-12-07-12-11-29-utc-1762165367.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/smc-v0-3mm-up-ul94-\/"},{"name":"SMC Structural UP","description":"

                  SMC formulations for the manufacturing of structural components with high mechanical strength and stiffness, used in the interior of a product assembly (i.e. typically, not used for visual applications). The components are used in trucks, passenger cars, construction, and consumer applications.<\/p>","sku":"smc_structural_up","imageUrl":"\/producten\/smc-structural-up\/warehouse-workers-checking-inventory-in-a-large-di-2025-02-03-09-34-32-utc-1762165419.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/smc-structural-up\/"},{"name":"SMC Structural Carbon VE","description":"

                  Ultra-lightweight SMC formulations for the manufacturing of structural components with superior mechanical strength and stiffness, often used as replacement for aluminium and steel. The components are used in trucks, passenger cars, construction, and consumer applications.<\/p>","sku":"smc_structural_carbon_ve","imageUrl":"\/producten\/smc-structural-carbon-ve\/automobile-plastic-parts-meterial-and-engine-part-2025-02-02-21-47-51-utc-1762165480.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/smc-structural-carbon-ve\/"},{"name":"BMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)","description":"

                  Flame retardant BMC formulation for the manufacturing of electrical circuit breakers and switchgear (both for domestic and industrial use), household appliances, and various other applications requiring fire resistance. Parts are typically pigmented.<\/p>","sku":"bmc_v0_3mm_up_(ul94)","imageUrl":"\/producten\/bmc-v0-3mm-up-ul94\/close-up-circuit-breakers-and-wire-in-control-pane-2025-04-01-23-25-23-utc-1762165530.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/bmc-v0-3mm-up-ul94\/"},{"name":"Bundled Design standards","description":"

                  Bundle of all design standards.<\/p>

                  Within this bundle present are:<\/p>

                  • SMC Low Density<\/li>
                  • Class A UP<\/li>
                  • SMC Structural<\/li>
                  • Carbon VE<\/li>
                  • SMC Class A UP<\/li>
                  • SMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)<\/li>
                  • SMC Structural UP<\/li>
                  • BMC V0 3mm UP (UL94)<\/li> <\/ul>","sku":"bundled_design_standards","imageUrl":"\/producten\/bundled-design-standards\/engineer-constructor-designer-in-glasses-working-2025-03-09-19-38-59-utc-1762165580.jpg","url":"\/en\/product_design_standards\/bundled-design-standards\/"},{"name":"ASTAR Carbon Fibre SMC","description":"

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                    ASTAR is currently producing CSMC (Carbon Fibre Sheet Moulding Compound) material for the multifunctional spare wheel pan of the new Mercedes-AMG E-Class, moulded by the German company EACC. This part was one of the winners of the JEC Innovation Award in 2017.<\/p>

                    The structural part in the rear structure of the vehicle, made with ASTAR CARBKID® CSMC, meets high functional requirements for stiffness, NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) performance and structural integrity in the event of a crash. With CSMC, the weight reduction, compared to conventional steel parts, is of approximately 45%, what makes driving performance improve through a better weight balanced vehicle and can provide a great benefit in fuel consumption, as well as a decrease in pollutant emissions.<\/p>

                    CSMC does not only reduce weight, but also cycle times and related costs, as well as scrap, which makes the use of this material even more interesting, not only for automotive applications, but also for a wide range of markets.<\/p>

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                    This CSMC material is being produced in a new automated production line that ASTAR engineering department has designed with the latest technologies. This new line produces rolls of 1000 kg with a sheet width of 1,5 m, and a capacity of 5.000 tn\/year of the best quality CSMC material.<\/p>","meta_description":"ASTAR Carbon Fibre SMC","url":"\/en\/about-us\/news\/astar-carbon-fibre-smc\/","meta_subject":"ASTAR Carbon Fibre SMC"}]