Method of making thermoset composite resin compounds for direct overmolding of sucker rod protection components

A process for making a sucker rod component on a sucker rod comprising:

• introducing a thermoset molding compound into a molding tool heated to a first temperature of from about 280° F. to 350° F.;
• heating the molding compound in the molding tool for a first processing time of from about 45 to about 75 seconds to form a molded sucker rod component on a sucker rod that is partially cured;
• removing the molded sucker rod component and sucker rod after the first processing time;
• and
• placing the sucker rod component and sucker rod into thermal chamber at a second temperature for a second processing time to provide secondary curing.

A molded sucker rod component and sucker rod produced by:

• introducing a thermoset molding compound into a molding tool heated to a first temperature of from 280° F. to 350° F.;
• heating the molding compound in the molding tool for a first processing time of from 45 to 75 seconds to form a molded sucker rod component on a sucker rod that is partially cured;
• removing the molded sucker rod component and sucker rod after the first processing time;
• and
• placing the sucker rod component and sucker rod into a thermal chamber at a second temperature for a second processing time to provide secondary curing.