| Item | SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) | BMC (Bulk Molding Compound) | |
| Material Form | Sheet form | Bulk / dough-like form | |
| Fiber Length | Long chopped fibers (typically 25–50 mm) | Short chopped fibers (6–12 mm) | |
| Mechanical Strength | Higher structural strength | Moderate strength | |
| Part Size | Suitable for large, structural parts | Best for small to medium parts | |
| Surface Quality | Excellent, Class A achievable | Good, but lower than SMC | |
| Dimensional Stability | Very high | High | |
| Molding Process | Compression molding | Compression or injection molding | |
| Tooling Complexity | Moderate | Lower | |
| Typical Applications | Structural panels, enclosures, covers | Electrical components, small housings |
SMC is the preferred choice for high-strength, large-size, and structural composite components.






SMC (Sheet Molding Compound) is increasingly replacing traditional materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics, and concrete in industrial applications. Thanks to its unique combination of strength, lightweight design, durability, and design flexibility, SMC offers clear advantages in both performance and total cost.







| Property | SMC | Steel | Aluminum | Plastics | |
| Weight | Light | Heavy | Light | Very light | |
| Corrosion Resistance | Excellent | Poor | Good | Good | |
| Mechanical Strength | High | Very high | Medium | Low | |
| Design Flexibility | Excellent | Limited | Limited | Excellent | |
| Maintenance Cost | Low | High | Medium | Low | |
| Mass Production | Excellent | Limited | Limited | Excellent |
| Applications(e.g.) | Battery Cover | Transportation Parts (e.g. pickup box) | Electrical Parts | Energy Storage (Battery Pack End Plates) | Antenna radome end cap | ||
| SMC Materials | SMC-5006-3 | SMC-2935 | SMC-2070 | SMC100 | SMC-6002 | ||
| Physical Properties | |||||||
| Fiberglass Content | wt% | 32 | 50 | 28 | 45 | 20 | |
| Shrinkage | % | 0.02±0.03 | 0±0.03 | 0.07±0.03 | 0.05±0.05 | 0.1±0.03 | |
| Density | g/cm³ | 1.75±0.03 | 1.73±0.05 | 1.75±0.03 | 1.8±0.05 | 1.3±0.05 | |
| Barcol Hardness | ≥45 | ≥45 | ≥40 | ≥45 | ≥20 | ||
| Mechanical Properties | |||||||
| Tensile Strength | MPa | ≥90 | ≥100 | ≥65 | ≥120 | ≥40 | |
| Tensile Modulus | GPa | ≥9 | ≥9.5 | ≥9 | ≥9 | ≥4 | |
| Poison’s Ratio | 0.25-0.35 | 0.25-0.35 | 0.25-0.35 | 0.25-0.35 | 0.25-0.35 | ||
| Flexural Strength | MPa | ≥210 | ≥200 | ≥140 | ≥210 | ≥90 | |
| Flexural Modulus | GPa | ≥9 | ≥10 | ≥9 | ≥10 | ≥6 | |
| Impact Strength | kJ/㎡ | ≥70 | ≥110 | ≥60 | ≥130 | ≥35 | |
| Fire/Heat Performance | |||||||
| Heat Distortion Temp. | ℃ | ≥220 | ≥280 | ≥220 | ≥220 | ≥220 | |
| Fire Retardancy | 2.5mm,V0 | / | 3.0mm,V0 | 4.0mm,V0 | 4.0mm,V0 | ||
| Limited Oxygen Index | % | ≥36 | / | ≥35 | / | ≥32 | |
| Main Properties | Good surface gloss/ Good mechanical strength / High fire retardancy | Excellent mechanical properities/ Heat resistance /Superior UV aging resistance/ Good dimensional stability /Superior stratch resistance | Fire retardance/ Static resistance/ Good electrical performance / Good flame retardancy | Good surface gloss/ Good mechanical strength / Good fire retardancy | light weight / Low DK | ||