Carbon/Carbon composites deliver unmatched thermal resistance and structural integrity for aerospace, defense, and high-performance engineering applications. At MICHELIN ResiCare, we offer advanced resin systems designed for these demanding applications. Our flagship solution: RESI4 CARBON/CARBON.
RESI4 CARBON/CARBON: Resin Innovation for Carbon/Carbon composites
RESI4 CARBON/CARBON is a unique non-toxic, renewable carbon-based Araminolic resin engineered for C/C, C/C/SiC, and C/C/PyC composites. Designed as a precursor to carbon, it replaces traditional phenolic resins and meets the highest safety and sustainability standards. Its exceptional mechanical strength makes it ideal for use in aerospace heat shields, brake systems, and defense components.
Key Features:
High thermal properties: coke rate > 55%, stable up to 1200°C
Compatible with impregnation processes and carbon fibers
Water-based technology for safer handling
Free from formaldehyde, phenol, furfuraldehyde, and endocrine disruptors
REACH compliant, SVHC-free, no CMR pictograms
Custom tormulation: tailored to meet your specific requirements
Benefits for Your Business:
Exceptional thermal resistance for aerospace and defense applications
Regulatory peace of mind: no health hazard pictograms
Supports sustainable development and sovereignty strategies
Beyond Carbon/Carbon composites – Our Ceramic Matrix Composites Solutions
In addition to our carbon/carbon composite solutions, we also offer Ceramic Matrix Composites for applications requiring extreme thermal stability and oxidation resistance. These ceramic matrix composites are ideal for:
Aerospace propulsion systems
High-temperature structural components
Advanced defense technologies
Why Choose MICHELIN ResiCare for C/C Composites?
Choosing MICHELIN ResiCare means working with resins that are non-toxic, SVHC-free, and formulated without formaldehyde or CMR substances, while using biobased raw materials. Our solutions not only ensure compliance with REACH and CLP regulations and protect workers and consumers and support your sustainability strategy by offering bio-based options. They are fully compatible with advanced composite manufacturing processes, including autoclave and thermocompression molding, and have been proven to be reliable in extreme environments. This combination delivers safety, performance, and innovation without compromise.
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carbon composites
Compression molding, contact lamination, pre-impregnated molding and autoclave. The range is designed for process versatility.
A unique, non-toxic & renewable-carbon-based araminolic resin engineered for CMC composites offering high thermal stability.
It achieves a coke rate above 55% and remains stable up to 1200°C. Ideal for heat shields and defense applications.
Yes. Resi4 C/C is free from formaldehyde/phenol/endocrine disruptors, no CMR pictograms, and SVHC-free.
It matches performance while eliminating health hazards, ensuring REACH compliance, and offering biobased formulations.
Resi4 CARBON/CARBON and ABLATION achieve stability up to 1200°C with a coke rate >55%, ideal for defense and aerospace.