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Typical applications of long glass fiber reinforced plastics in the automotive industry
2023-07-04
Long fibre reinforced thermoplastics (LFT) is the most commonly used base resin for LFT, followed by PP, PA and also PBT, PPS, PPA, TPU and other resins. It is worth mentioning that different fibers are needed for different resins to achieve better results. Development of LFT In 1980, Polymer Composites Corporation (PCI), USA, was the first to propose the theoretical design concept of LFT, and con...
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A brief look at some of the key factors that make carbon fiber composites a viable alternative to traditional materials
2023-07-20
Nowadays, we find new uses for carbon fiber almost every day. These tiny filaments, which are currently available in a wide variety of functional shapes, have a diameter of one-tenth the thickness of a human hair. The fibers are processed into fabrics that can be used for molding subsequent molding processes and formed into tubes and sheets for construction, or as conventional threads for fiber wi...
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Technical Article: Difference between PA6 and PA66
2023-08-11
Polyamide resin, the English name for polyamide, PA for short, commonly known as nylon (Nylon). It is a macromolecular main chain repeating units containing amide groups in the polymer of the general term. Is the five engineering plastics in the production of the largest, most varieties, the most widely used varieties, and other polymer blends and alloys, etc., to meet different special requiremen...
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The secret of flame retardant PP - what you want to know are here
2023-08-30
Polypropylene (PP), as one of the five general-purpose plastics, has a wide range of applications in all walks of life, however, the flammable characteristics of PP also limits its application space, hindering the further development of PP materials, so the flame retardant modification of PP has been the focus of attention. Combustion process and mechanism of polymer materials Polymer materials ar...
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Taking Stock of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene in Automotive Applications
2023-11-01
Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene (LGFPP) plastics are modified polypropylene composites containing glass fibers with a length of 10 to 25 mm, which are injection molded to form a three-dimensional structure, abbreviated as LGFPP. LGFPP is increasingly being used in automotive applications due to its excellent overall performance. Features and Benefits of Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypr...
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Super material: Long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene
2023-12-12
In the world of plastics, there is a material that integrates environmental protection, strength, heat resistance and impact resistance, which is long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. This magical plastic mixture takes the strength, rigidity and heat resistance of ordinary polypropylene to a whole new level, making it ideal for many industries. 1. The characteristics of long glass fiber reinf...
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PEEK has become a hot trend for lightweight and excellent materials.
2024-01-02
Recently, PEEK material concept stocks continue to ferment. With new energy vehicles, robots, 3D printing and other new downstream requirements for lightweight enhancement, PEEK materials are expected to usher in explosive growth. 1. What is PEEK? PEEK, or polyether ether ketone, is a new semi-crystalline aromatic thermoplastic engineering plastic. Because its molecular chain contains a large numb...
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Polyamide 12 LFT: Benefits and applications
2024-01-16
What is PA12-LCF? PA12-LCF is a thermoplastic material, belonging to the nylon class. PA12-LCF is based on nylon 12, which has 12 carbon atoms in each polymer repeat unit. Nylon 12 is also known as polyamide 12 or PA12. It is a semi-crystalline material with a high melting point (180°C) and a low moisture absorption rate (0.5%). It is also resistant to chemicals, wear and impact. PA12-LCF is a mod...
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Modified PP plastic materials in the field of home appliances
2024-01-24
HIPS and ABS are the first plastic materials used in household appliances, due to the high price of HIPS and ABS resin, the market has gradually developed PP(polypropylene) modified materials suitable for household appliance parts, and partially replaced HIPS and ABS resin in household appliance products with its advantages of low cost, light weight and good performance. Now the modified PP plasti...
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What is the effect of glass fiber content on flame retardancy of halogen-free flame retardant glass fiber reinforced polypropylene?
2024-04-30
Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene (PP/GF) has the advantages of low density, good heat and creep resistance, and high cost performance. It is widely used in electronic and electrical appliances, aerospace, automotive and other industries to prepare lightweight and thin-walled parts to replace steel, engineering plastics and other materials. The limiting oxygen index (LOI) of PP is about 17.0%, ...
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What will be the price of polypropylene in 2024 and the influencing factors
2024-07-03
There is no doubt that polypropylene is the most versatile thermoplastic whose applications and fields of application spread across a wide variety of industries: packaging, automobile, textiles, and consumer goods. In recent years, polypropylene has shown significant volatility in the market. 1. Factors influencing polypropylene price 1.1. Crude oil and natural gas prices Polypro...
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Plastic bearings: its type and advantages over metal
2024-07-24
After all, they may be used in rugged products and subsystem components, such as bearings made of alloys such as steel and bronze. Or they simply don't think plastic can handle harsh applications or extreme environmental conditions. But the fact is that modern plastic bearings (especially plastic ball bearings) can withstand extreme temperatures, heavy loads and high speeds. However, it is importa...
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